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John Deere 270C LC Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 270C LC ➔

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.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	32.90 ft (10.03 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Max Loading Height	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.70 ft (10.58 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.80 ft (10.30 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Max Loading Height	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.00 ft (10.36 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.10 cu yd (1.61 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)

Dimensions

Digging Depth	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Digging Reach	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length of Track on Ground	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharger and Air-to-Air
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	6068H
Max Torque	540.70 lbs ft (733.08 nm)
Net Power	177.10 hp (132.07 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating 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 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.10 gal (7.95 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

12.1 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	56,074.00 lbs (25,434.77 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.9 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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