John Deere 450D LC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 450D LC ➔

John Deere 450D LC excavator is a hydraulic crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The 450D LC features a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, supporting digging performance in demanding conditions. It is commonly used in construction, utility work, road building, and general excavation applications. The machine is part of John Deere's D-Series excavator lineup and is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, and a rotating upper structure for 360-degree operation. The 450D LC is recognized for its balance of digging power, reach, and transportable size.

Boom/Stick 1

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Arm Length 9' 6" (2.9 m)
Max Cutting Height	33.67 ft (10.26 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Max Loading Height	23.08 ft (7.03 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.67 ft (11.18 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.25 ft (5.26 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.33 ft (11.99 m)

Boom/Stick 2

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Mass Excavating Boom 20ft. 7in. 6.3m w/Arm 9ft.6in. 2.9m
Max Cutting Height	35.67 ft (10.87 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.43 ft (6.23 m)
Max Loading Height	24.08 ft (7.34 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.83 ft (10.62 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	36.83 ft (11.23 m)

Boom/Stick 3

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Arm Length 11ft. 2in. 3.4m
Max Cutting Height	36.25 ft (11.05 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Loading Height	25.08 ft (7.64 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38.83 ft (11.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.58 ft (6.58 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.08 ft (11.91 m)

Boom/Stick 4

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Arm Length 12ft. 10in. 3.9m
Max Cutting Height	36.58 ft (11.15 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.17 ft (8.28 m)
Max Loading Height	25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.25 ft (12.27 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	22.92 ft (6.99 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.08 ft (11.91 m)

Boom/Stick 5

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Arm 16' 1" (4.9 m)
Max Cutting Height	38.50 ft (11.73 m)
Max Digging Depth	29.92 ft (9.12 m)
Max Loading Height	28.42 ft (8.66 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43.08 ft (13.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	27.58 ft (8.41 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	14.92 ft (4.55 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	39.00 ft (11.89 m)

Buckets

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	4.2 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.9 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	3.1 cu yd

Dimensions

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.33 ft (0.71 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	14.67 ft (4.47 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Tail Swing Radius	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	12.42 ft (3.79 m)

Engine

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged w/ cooler
Displacement	957.00 cu in (15,682.45 cu cm)
Engine Make	2353
Engine Model	AH-6WG1XYSA-01
Max Torque	1,164.00 lbs ft (1,578.15 nm)
Net Power	348.00 hp (259.51 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Operational

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	50.70 gal (191.90 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Fuel Capacity	191.60 gal (725.21 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	200.30 gpm (758.14 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	106,180.00 lbs (48,162.50 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.30 gal (4.92 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9 rpm
Swing Torque	107,004.00 lbs ft (145,076.03 nm)

Undercarriage

John Deere 450D LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	79,590.00 lbs (36,101.46 kg)
Ground Pressure	7.45 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Shoes Per Side	53
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Shoe Size	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Track Gauge	9.50 ft (2.90 m)

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