John Deere 850D LC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 850D LC ➔

The John Deere 850D LC Excavator offers superior performance and versatility for a wide range of excavation tasks. With multiple boom/stick options providing impressive reach and digging depths, as well as a powerful engine delivering 532 horsepower, this excavator is capable of handling even the most challenging jobs with ease. Its spacious cab, advanced hydraulic system, and efficient undercarriage design make it a top choice for heavy-duty earthmoving projects. Explore the detailed specifications below to discover the full capabilities of this impressive machine.

Boom/Stick 1

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 27' 7" (8.4 m) / Stick - 12' 2" (3.7 m )
Max Cutting Height	42.75 ft (13.03 m)
Max Digging Depth	29.08 ft (8.86 m)
Max Loading Height	29.75 ft (9.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	45.33 ft (13.82 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	48.50 ft (14.78 m)

Boom/Stick 2

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Boom - 27' 7" (8.4 m) / Stick - 14' 5" (4.4 m)
Max Cutting Height	45.33 ft (13.82 m)
Max Digging Depth	31.42 ft (9.58 m)
Max Loading Height	31.92 ft (9.73 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	48.00 ft (14.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	27.83 ft (8.48 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	15.75 ft (4.80 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	48.67 ft (14.83 m)

Boom/Stick 3

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Boom - 27' 7" (8.4 m) / Stick - 17' 9" (5.4 m)
Max Cutting Height	47.67 ft (14.53 m)
Max Digging Depth	34.67 ft (10.57 m)
Max Loading Height	34.17 ft (10.42 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	51.42 ft (15.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	47.92 ft (14.61 m)

Boom/Stick 4

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Mass Boom - 23' 4" (7.1 m) / Mass Stick - 9' 8" (2.95 m)
Max Cutting Height	39.42 ft (12.02 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.42 ft (7.14 m)
Max Loading Height	26.67 ft (8.13 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	39.42 ft (12.02 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	13.42 ft (4.09 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	17.08 ft (5.21 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	44.33 ft (13.51 m)

Boom/Stick 5

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Mass Boom - 23\' 4\" (7.1 m) / Mass Stick - 14\' 5\" (4.4 m)
Max Cutting Height	48.10 ft (14.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	36.62 ft (11.16 m)
Max Loading Height	35.47 ft (10.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	53.55 ft (16.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	32.39 ft (9.87 m)

Boom/Stick 6

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Boom/Stick 6	Mass Boom - 23\' 4\" (7.1 m) / Mass Stick - 17\' 9\" (5.4 m)
Max Cutting Height	50.33 ft (15.34 m)
Max Digging Depth	39.90 ft (12.16 m)
Max Loading Height	36.95 ft (11.26 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	56.89 ft (17.34 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	37.21 ft (11.34 m)

Buckets

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	6.5 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	4.6 cu yd

Dimensions

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Height	11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Length	48.42 ft (14.76 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	16.75 ft (5.11 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Tail Swing Radius	14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Weight	185,520.00 lbs (84,150.56 kg)
Width	14.25 ft (4.34 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	14.25 ft (4.34 m)

Engine

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged w/ cooler
Displacement	957.00 cu in (15,682.45 cu cm)
Engine Make	2353
Engine Model	AH-6WG1XYSA-03
Net Power	532.00 hp (396.72 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operational

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21.50 gal (81.38 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	13.90 gal (52.61 l)
Fuel Capacity	296.00 gal (1,120.36 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	139.00 gpm (526.12 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	208.70 gal (789.93 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4975 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	185,874.00 lbs (84,311.13 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	3.30 gal (12.49 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	7.3 rpm
Swing Torque	182,362.00 lbs ft (247,246.41 nm)

Undercarriage

John Deere 850D LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	126,193.00 lbs (57,240.25 kg)
Ground Pressure	11.8 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Shoes Per Side	51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Shoe Size	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Track Gauge	11.33 ft (3.45 m)

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