John Deere 270D LC excavator is a hydraulic crawler excavator designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 270D LC features a long undercarriage for improved stability and a reduced tail swing design for operation in confined jobsite areas. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, boom and arm configurations, and a standard excavator cab with operator controls. The model is used in construction, utility, and excavation applications where digging depth, reach, and lifting capability are required. John Deere 270D LC is part of the company's mid-size excavator lineup.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 270D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Arm Length 10ft.2in. 3.11m
Max Cutting Height
32.83 ft (10.01 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.83 ft (7.26 m)
Max Loading Height
23.17 ft (7.06 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.58 ft (10.54 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.92 ft (10.34 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 270D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Arm Length 12ft. 4in. 3.75m
Max Cutting Height
34.33 ft (10.46 m)
Max Digging Depth
25.92 ft (7.90 m)
Max Loading Height
24.58 ft (7.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
23.08 ft (7.03 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
35.25 ft (10.74 m)
Buckets
John Deere 270D 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 270D LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.67 ft (0.51 m)
Height
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.18 ft (3.10 m)
Length
35.25 ft (10.74 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
13.25 ft (4.04 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.83 ft (1.17 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Weight
63,425.00 lbs (28,769.13 kg)
Width
11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Engine
John Deere 270D LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged w/ charge cooler
Displacement
414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6068H
Max Torque
599.00 lbs ft (812.12 nm)
Net Power
188.00 hp (140.19 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operational
John Deere 270D 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
132.00 gal (499.62 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
124.70 gpm (471.99 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
63.40 gal (239.97 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
63,425.00 lbs (28,769.13 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 270D LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
12.6 rpm
Swing Torque
56,852.00 lbs ft (77,079.94 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 270D LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
56,074.00 lbs (25,434.77 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.84 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
49
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
8
Shoe Size
32.00 in (81.28 cm)
Track Gauge
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
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