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John Deere 290G LC Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 290G LC ➔

John Deere 290G LC is a hydraulic excavator in the John Deere G-Series lineup, designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 290G LC features a long undercarriage for improved stability and a large operating envelope for digging and loading applications. It is commonly used in construction, utility work, road building, and general excavation. Typical configurations include a diesel engine, hydraulic system optimized for digging performance, and a spacious operator cab with machine monitoring controls. The 290G LC is part of the excavator category and is suited to medium- to heavy-duty jobsite applications requiring reach, power, and controlled digging capability.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Max Loading Height	24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.60 ft (10.55 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	34.40 ft (10.49 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Loading Height	24.70 ft (7.53 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.50 ft (11.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34.80 ft (10.61 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	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)

Dimensions

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	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm)
Engine Model	PowerTechâ„¢ PVX 6.8 L
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Fuel Capacity	132.10 gal (500.00 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	9.00 gpm (34.07 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.50 gal (240.35 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	565.7 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

12.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	55,336.00 lbs (25,100.02 kg)
Ground Pressure	6.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	48
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	32.00 in (81.28 cm)

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