John Deere 120 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 120 ➔

The John Deere 120 Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for various digging and loading tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 19.5 ft and a bucket capacity of 1.1 cu yd, this excavator is equipped for efficient and productive operations. Its turbocharged engine delivers 90hp of net power, while its hydraulic system has a flow capacity of 26.7 gpm to handle heavy-duty tasks with ease. The compact design and durable undercarriage make the John Deere 120 Excavator a reliable and efficient choice for construction and excavation projects.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

John Deere 120 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	27.70 ft (8.44 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Max Loading Height	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.40 ft (8.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24.90 ft (7.59 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

John Deere 120 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Max Loading Height	21.70 ft (6.61 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.10 ft (8.26 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	25.00 ft (7.62 m)

Bucket

John Deere 120 Excavator Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)

Dimensions

John Deere 120 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Length of Track on Ground	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

John Deere 120 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV - U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Engine Model	Cat 7.1
Max Torque	260.00 lbs ft (352.51 nm)
Net Power	90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	5.30 in (13.46 cm)
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

John Deere 120 Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity	66.00 gal (249.81 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	26.70 gpm (101.06 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35.00 gal (132.48 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	26,790.00 lbs (12,151.75 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Service Refill Capacities

John Deere 120 Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Fuel Tank	65.00 gal (246.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 120 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	12.7 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 120 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	22,050.00 lbs (10,001.72 kg)
Ground Pressure	4.6 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	1
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

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