Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 470G LC is a large crawler excavator in John Deere's G-Series lineup, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, site development, utility work, and material handling. It features a long-carriage undercarriage for improved stability and a reduced-tail-swing upper structure for operation in confined jobsite areas. The 470G LC is commonly equipped with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic system optimized for digging and lifting, and a spacious operator cab with modern controls and visibility. Typical applications include mass excavation, trenching, loading trucks, and demolition support. It is used in construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.
| Max Digging Depth | 27.20 ft (8.29 m) |
| Net Power | 367.00 hp (273.68 kw) |