The John Deere 135D is a compact hydraulic excavator in the Deere D-Series lineup, designed for general construction, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm system, enclosed cab or canopy options, and a tracked undercarriage for stability on uneven ground. The 135D is used for digging, trenching, grading, backfilling, and light demolition. As an excavator, it is valued for maneuverability in confined job sites and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. Specifications may vary by configuration, year, and market.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 135D Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
8\'3\" (2520mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
30.32 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.15 ft (5.53 m)
Max Loading Height
22.25 ft (6.78 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
27.07 ft (8.25 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.44 ft (5.01 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.13 ft (2.78 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
24.18 ft (7.37 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 135D Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
9\'11\" (3010mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.76 ft (6.02 m)
Max Loading Height
23.56 ft (7.18 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.61 ft (8.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.47 ft (5.02 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.13 ft (2.78 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
24.22 ft (7.38 m)
Buckets
John Deere 135D Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.7 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 135D Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Length
24.25 ft (7.39 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
9.45 ft (2.88 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
2.86 ft (0.87 m)
Tail Swing Radius
4.86 ft (1.48 m)
Weight
30,736.00 lbs (13,941.63 kg)
Width
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Engine
John Deere 135D Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged air-to-air charge air cooler
Displacement
183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm)
Engine Make
2353
Engine Model
4JJ1X, Tier III certified
Net Power
93.00 hp (69.35 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Operational
John Deere 135D Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity
58.20 gal (220.29 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
55.50 gpm (210.07 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
30,736.90 lbs (13,942.04 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
0.90 gal (3.41 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 135D Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
Swing Torque
25,077.00 lbs ft (33,999.40 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 135D Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
26,303.00 lbs (11,930.85 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.8 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
1
Number Of Shoes Per Side
44
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
7
Shoe Size
23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge
6.53 ft (1.99 m)
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