The John Deere 160D LC is a hydraulic crawler excavator in the John Deere excavator lineup. Designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling, the 160D LC features a long undercarriage for improved stability and digging performance. It is commonly used in construction, roadwork, and excavation applications where reach, breakout force, and controlled operation are required. As a mid-size excavator, the 160D LC is suited to contractors needing a balance of digging depth, transportability, and productivity. The model is part of John Deere's D-Series excavators and is recognized for its conventional excavator configuration.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
8\'6\" (2600mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
29.14 ft (8.88 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.62 ft (5.98 m)
Max Loading Height
20.25 ft (6.17 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.55 ft (8.70 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.93 ft (5.16 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.06 ft (8.55 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
10\'2\" (3010mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
29.96 ft (9.13 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Loading Height
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.06 ft (9.16 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.67 ft (5.69 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.21 ft (3.11 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.15 ft (8.58 m)
Buckets
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.2 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.9 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.55 ft (0.47 m)
Height
10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Length
28.17 ft (8.59 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
10.18 ft (3.10 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.29 ft (1.00 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Weight
39,980.00 lbs (18,134.65 kg)
Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.54 ft (2.60 m)
Engine
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged, air-to-air charge air cooler
Displacement
276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
4045H
Net Power
121.00 hp (90.23 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Operational
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity
84.60 gal (320.21 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
101.00 gpm (382.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
52.00 gal (196.82 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
39,508.00 lbs (17,920.55 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
Swing Torque
32,353.00 lbs ft (43,864.20 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 160D LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
38,030.00 lbs (17,250.14 kg)
Ground Pressure
6.16 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
7
Shoe Size
23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge
8.54 ft (2.60 m)
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