John Deere 690B Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 690B ➔

The John Deere 690B is a crawler excavator in John Deere's 690 series, designed for earthmoving, trenching, and general construction work. It is a diesel-powered machine built with a tracked undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven ground. The 690B was commonly used in utility, site preparation, and excavation applications. Typical features include a hydraulic digging system, boom and stick assembly, operator cab or canopy, and a front-mounted bucket. As an older model, specifications can vary by configuration and production year. The 690B remains a recognized John Deere excavator model in the used equipment market.

Boom/Stick 1

John Deere 690B Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Standard
Max Cutting Height	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Max Loading Height	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	29.50 ft (8.99 m)

Buckets

John Deere 690B Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.4 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.8 cu yd

Dimensions

John Deere 690B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft (0.38 m)
Height	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Length	29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.17 ft (0.97 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.42 ft (2.57 m)
Weight	40,971.00 lbs (18,584.16 kg)
Width	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.92 ft (2.41 m)

Engine

John Deere 690B Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	404.00 cu in (6,620.39 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Gross Power	141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Max Torque	376.00 lbs ft (509.78 nm)
Net Power	131.00 hp (97.69 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Operational

John Deere 690B Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.30 gal (42.77 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	18.00 gal (68.13 l)
Fuel Capacity	60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	84.00 gpm (317.94 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	80.00 gal (302.80 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2500 psi
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	38,300.00 lbs (17,372.61 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 690B Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	7 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 690B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	6.5 psi
Max Travel Speed	1.70 mph (2.74 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	9
Shoe Size	24.00 in (60.96 cm)

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