John Deere 270C LC excavator is a hydraulic crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 270C LC features a long-carriage undercarriage for improved stability and reduced ground pressure, supporting work on varied terrain. It is equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic digging system, and a boom-and-arm configuration suited to general construction and utility applications. Common attachments include buckets, breakers, and grapples. The John Deere 270C LC is used in construction, excavation, demolition, and land clearing operations. Its design emphasizes digging performance, operator control, and durability in demanding jobsite conditions.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Arm Length 10ft. 2in. (3.1m)
Max Cutting Height
32.85 ft (10.01 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.82 ft (7.26 m)
Max Loading Height
23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.62 ft (10.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.05 ft (6.11 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.76 ft (10.29 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Arm Length 12ft 4in. (3.75m)
Max Cutting Height
33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth
25.96 ft (7.91 m)
Max Loading Height
23.79 ft (7.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.49 ft (11.12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.86 ft (6.66 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.93 ft (10.34 m)
Buckets
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.8 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Height
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.21 ft (3.11 m)
Length
33.92 ft (10.34 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
13.29 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.88 ft (1.18 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Weight
62,870.00 lbs (28,517.39 kg)
Width
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Engine
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharger and Air-to-Air
Displacement
414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6068H
Max Torque
540.70 lbs ft (733.08 nm)
Net Power
177.10 hp (132.07 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2150 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operational
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Fuel Capacity
100.00 gal (378.50 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
55.00 gpm (208.18 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
1980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
52,410.00 lbs (23,772.81 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
12.1 rpm
Swing Torque
51,622.00 lbs ft (69,989.11 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 270C LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
56,074.00 lbs (25,434.77 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.83 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
48
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
9
Shoe Size
32.00 in (81.28 cm)
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