John Deere 160G LC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 160G LC ➔

The John Deere 160G LC is a hydraulic excavator in the 16-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It features a long carriage (LC) undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, making it suitable for digging, trenching, loading, and grading applications. The 160G LC is part of John Deere's G-Series excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, roadwork, and landscaping operations. Typical configurations include a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm system, enclosed cab, and multiple attachment options. Exact specifications vary by year, region, and machine configuration.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth	21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.70 ft (9.36 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.40 ft (1.04 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.60 ft (2.93 m)

Engine

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Engine Model	PowerTech PWS 4.5 L
Net Power	122.00 hp (90.98 kw)

Operating Specifications

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Fuel Capacity	75.30 gal (285.01 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Operating Weight	29,526.00 lbs (13,392.78 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.70 gal (6.43 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	13.3 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 160G LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	35,521.00 lbs (16,112.07 kg)
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

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