John Deere 240D LC excavator is a hydraulic crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 240D LC features a long carriage undercarriage for improved stability and digging performance, with a compact tail swing profile for work in confined areas. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, and a standard excavator bucket for general construction tasks. The model is used in utility, roadwork, demolition, and excavation applications. John Deere 240D LC is part of the company's mid-size excavator lineup and is recognized for balanced digging force, reach, and operating efficiency.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
9\'9\" (2960mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
33.21 ft (10.12 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.45 ft (6.84 m)
Max Loading Height
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
32.78 ft (9.99 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
19.39 ft (5.91 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.31 ft (10.15 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
11\'10\" (3610mm) stick
Max Cutting Height
34.52 ft (10.52 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.58 ft (7.49 m)
Max Loading Height
24.74 ft (7.54 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.91 ft (10.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.76 ft (6.63 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.31 ft (3.14 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.50 ft (10.21 m)
Buckets
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.4 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.51 ft (0.46 m)
Height
10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Length
33.50 ft (10.21 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Weight
54,250.00 lbs (24,607.42 kg)
Width
11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Engine
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
turbocharged
Displacement
414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6068H
Max Torque
576.00 lbs ft (780.94 nm)
Net Power
177.00 hp (131.99 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operational
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Fuel Capacity
132.10 gal (500.00 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
118.40 gpm (448.14 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
63.50 gal (240.35 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
54,654.00 lbs (24,790.67 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
13.5 rpm
Swing Torque
54,857.00 lbs ft (74,375.12 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 240D LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
49,920.00 lbs (22,643.36 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.34 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
9
Shoe Size
31.50 in (80.01 cm)
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