John Deere 490 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 490 ➔

Dimensions

John Deere 490 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	8.75 ft (2.67 m)
Length	24.92 ft (7.59 m)
Weight	26,500.00 lbs (12,020.21 kg)
Width	8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.83 ft (2.69 m)

Engine

John Deere 490 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	239.00 cu in (3,916.52 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	300 Series
Max Torque	212.00 lbs ft (287.43 nm)
Net Power	75.00 hp (55.93 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operational

John Deere 490 Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.20 gal (23.47 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.80 gal (14.38 l)
Fuel Capacity	66.00 gal (249.81 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	31.70 gpm (119.98 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	42.20 gal (159.73 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2550 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	25,360.00 lbs (11,503.12 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.80 gal (3.03 l)

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