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John Deere 135C RTS Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 135C RTS ➔

John Deere 135C RTS is a compact hydraulic excavator in the John Deere C-Series lineup, designed for construction, utility, and site development work. The RTS designation refers to reduced tail swing, allowing operation in confined areas with improved clearance around obstacles. This excavator is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, and an enclosed operator cab or canopy depending on configuration. Common applications include trenching, grading, material handling, and light demolition. The 135C RTS is part of the excavators category and is known for balancing digging performance, maneuverability, and transportability on smaller job sites.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.20 ft (5.55 m)
Max Loading Height	22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.80 ft (8.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.40 ft (5.00 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24.00 ft (7.32 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Max Loading Height	23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.40 ft (8.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24.00 ft (7.32 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.60 cu yd (1.22 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.90 cu yd (0.69 cu m)

Dimensions

Digging Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Digging Reach	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 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	4.90 ft (1.49 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.90 ft (2.71 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged and air-to-air charge air cooler
Displacement	264.20 cu in (4,329.47 cu cm)
Engine Model	CC-4BG1TC
Max Torque	253.00 lbs ft (343.02 nm)
Net Power	88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.80 gal (14.38 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity	53.10 gal (200.98 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	55.50 gpm (210.07 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31.80 gal (120.36 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.70 gal (2.65 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.7 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	26,300.00 lbs (11,929.49 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	1
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	27.60 in (70.10 cm)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

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