Introducing the John Deere 790D Excavator, a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a wide range of excavation tasks with efficiency and precision. With impressive specifications including a maximum digging depth of 24.7 feet, a cutting height of 31.7 feet, and a maximum bucket capacity of 1.4 cubic yards, the 790D is equipped to tackle any job with ease. From its turbocharged engine generating 165 horsepower to its hydraulic pump flow capacity of 124.8 gallons per minute, this excavator is built for performance and productivity. Explore the capabilities of the John Deere 790D and experience the difference in your worksite operations.
Boom/Stick 1
John Deere 790D Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
opt. Short Arm
Max Cutting Height
30.17 ft (9.20 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.43 ft (6.23 m)
Max Loading Height
20.83 ft (6.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
31.25 ft (9.52 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.08 ft (5.21 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.58 ft (10.24 m)
Boom/Stick 2
John Deere 790D Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Standard Arm
Max Cutting Height
31.08 ft (9.47 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.58 ft (6.88 m)
Max Loading Height
21.58 ft (6.58 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
33.25 ft (10.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
19.75 ft (6.02 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.17 ft (10.11 m)
Boom/Stick 3
John Deere 790D Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
opt. Long Arm
Max Cutting Height
31.67 ft (9.65 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.67 ft (7.52 m)
Max Loading Height
22.33 ft (6.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
35.17 ft (10.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.83 ft (6.65 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
33.33 ft (10.16 m)
Buckets
John Deere 790D Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.4 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.4 cu yd
Dimensions
John Deere 790D Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Length
33.17 ft (10.11 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Weight
50,138.00 lbs (22,742.24 kg)
Width
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Engine
John Deere 790D Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged with aftercooler
Displacement
466.00 cu in (7,636.39 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
6466A
Gross Power
165.00 hp (123.04 kw)
Max Torque
510.00 lbs ft (691.46 nm)
Net Power
155.00 hp (115.59 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Torque Measured @
1300 rpm
Operational
John Deere 790D Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
34.00 gal (128.69 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
25.00 gal (94.63 l)
Fuel Capacity
82.00 gal (310.37 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
124.80 gpm (472.37 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
71.00 gal (268.74 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
53,143.00 lbs (24,105.29 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 790D Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
12 rpm
Undercarriage
John Deere 790D Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
37,250.00 lbs (16,896.34 kg)
Ground Pressure
7.27 psi
Max Travel Speed
2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
47
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
8
Shoe Size
24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Track Gauge
7.83 ft (2.39 m)
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