John Deere 135C RTS is a compact excavator in the John Deere excavators lineup, designed for digging, trenching, grading, and site preparation in construction and utility applications. The RTS configuration refers to a reduced tail swing design, which helps improve maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining stability and reach. The 135C RTS is typically used on urban job sites, landscaping projects, roadwork, and general earthmoving tasks. It features a hydraulic excavator layout with a boom, arm, bucket, and undercarriage suited for tracked operation on varied terrain. This model is commonly referenced for its balance of size, control, and jobsite versatility.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
8\'3\" (2520mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
30.25 ft (9.22 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.15 ft (5.53 m)
Max Loading Height
22.18 ft (6.76 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
26.78 ft (8.16 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.31 ft (4.97 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.33 ft (2.84 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
9\'11\" (3010mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
31.53 ft (9.61 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.76 ft (6.02 m)
Max Loading Height
23.46 ft (7.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.35 ft (8.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.92 ft (5.46 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.33 ft (2.84 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Buckets
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.9 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.45 ft (0.44 m)
Height
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Length
23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
9.45 ft (2.88 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Tail Swing Radius
4.81 ft (1.47 m)
Weight
30,440.00 lbs (13,807.37 kg)
Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Engine
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged and air-to-air charge air cooler
Displacement
264.20 cu in (4,329.47 cu cm)
Engine Make
2353
Engine Model
CC-4BG1TC
Max Torque
253.00 lbs ft (343.02 nm)
Net Power
88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2150 rpm
Torque Measured @
1600 rpm
Operational
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Operational 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 V
Operating Weight
30,441.50 lbs (13,808.05 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
Swing Torque
24,387.00 lbs ft (33,063.90 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 135C RTS Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
26,300.00 lbs (11,929.49 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.09 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.11 mph (5.01 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
1
Number Of Shoes Per Side
44
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
7
Shoe Size
27.56 in (70.00 cm)
Track Gauge
6.53 ft (1.99 m)
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