John Deere 290G LC excavator is a large hydraulic crawler excavator designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is part of John Deere's G-Series and features a long undercarriage for improved stability and reduced ground pressure in demanding jobsite conditions. The 290G LC is commonly used in construction, utility, roadwork, and excavation applications where reach, digging force, and productivity are required. Typical configurations include a fuel-efficient diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a spacious operator cab. The model is recognized for its balance of power, control, and durability in large excavator operations.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Arm Length 3.11 m (10 ft. 2 in.)
Max Cutting Height
33.67 ft (10.26 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.73 ft (7.23 m)
Max Loading Height
23.99 ft (7.31 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.52 ft (10.52 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.26 ft (6.48 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
34.59 ft (10.54 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Arm Length 3.75 m (12 ft. 4 in.)
Max Cutting Height
34.32 ft (10.46 m)
Max Digging Depth
25.86 ft (7.88 m)
Max Loading Height
24.68 ft (7.52 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.42 ft (11.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
23.13 ft (7.05 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.86 ft (3.31 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
34.75 ft (10.59 m)
Buckets
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.4 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Height
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.21 ft (3.11 m)
Length
34.75 ft (10.59 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
13.29 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.88 ft (1.18 m)
Tail Swing Radius
10.31 ft (3.14 m)
Weight
66,338.00 lbs (30,090.45 kg)
Width
11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Engine
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
415.00 cu in (6,800.65 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
PowerTech™ PVX 6.8 L
Net Power
187.80 hp (140.04 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Operational
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Operational 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 V
Operating Weight
66,337.10 lbs (30,090.04 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
12.6 rpm
Swing Torque
56,895.60 lbs ft (77,139.06 nm)
Undercarriage
John Deere 290G LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
55,336.00 lbs (25,100.02 kg)
Ground Pressure
6.04 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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