The John Deere 490E is a heavy-duty excavator designed for construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. Featuring a powerful engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 490E delivers high performance and fuel efficiency. Its robust undercarriage and reinforced boom provide durability and stability in demanding environments. The operator cab offers enhanced visibility, ergonomic controls, and climate control for improved comfort and productivity. Equipped with versatile attachments, the John Deere 490E supports digging, lifting, and material handling tasks. This excavator model is known for reliability, ease of maintenance, and strong resale value, making it a preferred choice in the heavy equipment industry.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 490E Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Arm Length 8ft.3in.(2.52m)
Max Cutting Height
27.92 ft (8.51 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.25 ft (5.56 m)
Max Loading Height
20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
26.67 ft (8.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.33 ft (4.98 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
24.87 ft (7.58 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 490E Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Arm Length 9ft 11in. (3.01m)
Max Cutting Height
29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.93 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height
21.17 ft (6.45 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.25 ft (8.61 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
24.87 ft (7.58 m)
Buckets
John Deere 490E Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.4 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.7 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 490E Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Length
24.83 ft (7.57 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
9.45 ft (2.88 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Tail Swing Radius
6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Weight
26,780.00 lbs (12,147.22 kg)
Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Engine
John Deere 490E Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Displacement
276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
4045T
Gross Power
90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Max Torque
252.00 lbs ft (341.66 nm)
Net Power
85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1300 rpm
Operational
John Deere 490E Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity
66.00 gal (249.81 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
52.30 gpm (197.96 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
35.40 gal (133.99 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
26,780.00 lbs (12,147.22 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 490E Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
11 rpm
Undercarriage
John Deere 490E Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
21,200.00 lbs (9,616.17 kg)
Ground Pressure
3.94 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
1
Number Of Shoes Per Side
44
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
7
Shoe Size
27.56 in (70.00 cm)
Track Gauge
6.53 ft (1.99 m)
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