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John Deere 270D LC Excavator

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

The John Deere 270D LC is a hydraulic excavator in John Deere's D-Series lineup, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 270D LC features a long crawler undercarriage for improved stability and digging performance, along with a spacious operator cab and integrated controls. It is commonly used in construction, utility work, and excavation applications where reach, breakout force, and cycle efficiency are important. As a tracked excavator, the 270D LC is suited for rough terrain and demanding jobsite conditions. It is part of the excavators category and is recognized for its versatility in medium-duty digging tasks.

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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	34.60 ft (10.55 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	34.00 ft (10.36 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	34.40 ft (10.49 m)
Max Digging Depth	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Max Loading Height	24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	35.30 ft (10.76 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

Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Length of Track on Ground	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged w/ charge cooler
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	6068H
Max Torque	599.00 lbs ft (812.12 nm)
Net Power	188.00 hp (140.19 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating 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 volts
Operating Weight	63,425.00 lbs (28,769.13 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

12.6 rpm

Undercarriage

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

John Deere 270D LCs currently for sale

A 2006 John Deere 270D LC From Pape Machinery for $312,000.00 USD

A 2007 John Deere 270D LC From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2006 John Deere 270D LC From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2010 John Deere 270D LC From Headwater Equipment for $85,900.00 USD

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