The John Deere 160G LC is a hydraulic excavator in the 16-ton class, designed for general construction, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It features a long-carriage undercarriage for improved stability and a reduced-tail-swing design for operation in confined spaces. The 160G LC is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a comfortable operator cab with monitoring and control systems. Common attachments include buckets, thumbs, and hydraulic tools. The model is used in earthmoving, trenching, grading, and demolition support applications. It is part of John Deere's G-Series excavator lineup.
Capacities
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank - Diesel
58.20 gal (220.29 l)
Hydraulic Tank
15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Number Of Batteries
2
System Voltage
24 V
Dimensions
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Dig Depth - 2.44m 8 Ft Flat Bottom
20.58 ft (6.27 m)
Dig Depth - Mono Boom
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Dig Height - Mono Boom
29.96 ft (9.13 m)
Digging Reach - Mono Boom
30.62 ft (9.33 m)
Dump Height - Mono Boom
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Ground Clearance
1.55 ft (0.47 m)
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom
30.06 ft (9.16 m)
Height
10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Length
28.42 ft (8.66 m)
Overall Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Standard Dipper
10.18 ft (3.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.55 ft (2.91 m)
Track Gauge
6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Track Length On Ground
10.18 ft (3.10 m)
Transport Height - Maximum
10.21 ft (3.11 m)
Transport Length Mono Boom
28.38 ft (8.65 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length
12.87 ft (3.92 m)
Weight
39,685.00 lbs (17,997.73 kg)
Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Width Over Standard Tracks
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Driveline
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Driveline specifications
Displacement
274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Emission Rating
Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer
John Deere Power Tech
Engine Output - Net
120.70 hp (90.01 kw)
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
1
Number Of Cylinders
4
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Rated Speed
2200 rpm
Track Shoe Width
27.60 in (70.10 cm)
Engine
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
PowerTech PWS 4.5 L
Net Power
122.00 hp (90.98 kw)
Operational
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Operational 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)
Performance
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Performance specifications
Boost Pressure
5511 psi
Breakout - Bucket
26,752.30 lbs (12,134.65 kg)
Bucket Pressure
343
Dipper Tearout
18,434.40 lbs (8,361.71 kg)
End Lift - 7.5m Reach
6,944.60 lbs (3,150.02 kg)
Gradeability
70 %
Ground Bearing Pressure
5.1 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Flow
101.00 gpm (382.29 lpm)
Side Lift - 7.5m Reach
4,188.80 lbs (1,900.01 kg)
Slew Torque
32.50 lbs ft (44.06 nm)
Tractive Force
35,519.90 lbs (16,111.58 kg)
Travel Speed - High
3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
Swing Torque
32,353.00 lbs ft (43,864.20 nm)
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
Weights
John Deere 160G LC Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
39,562.00 lbs (17,945.04 kg)
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