Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 772CH is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's 772 series and is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on job sites, highways, and rural roads. The machine typically features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and rear tandem drive for controlled material handling and traction. The 772CH is commonly associated with heavy-duty grading work in construction and municipal fleets. As a motor grader, it is built to support precision surface finishing, road base preparation, and general site grading operations.
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 49 degrees |
| Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
| Diameter | 59.90 in (152.15 cm) |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 18.60 in (47.24 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 85.10 in (216.15 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 83.10 in (211.07 cm) |
| Rotation | 360 degrees |
| Shift Left | 31.00 in (78.74 cm) |
| Shift Right | 28.60 in (72.64 cm) |
| Blade Base | 8.80 ft (2.68 m) |
| Front Ground Clearance | 2.00 ft (0.61 m) |
| Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 10.30 ft (3.14 m) |
| Overall Length | 28.30 ft (8.63 m) |
| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 5.10 ft (1.55 m) |
| Wheelbase | 19.60 ft (5.97 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 8.30 ft (2.53 m) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with Aftercooler |
| Displacement | 494.00 cu in (8,095.23 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | 6081H |
| Max Power | 210.00 hp (156.60 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 1-2 | 180.00 hp (134.23 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 4-6 | 200.00 hp (149.14 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 5-6 | 210.00 hp (156.60 kw) |
| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 210.00 hp (156.60 kw) |
| Net Torque Gears 1-2 | 625.00 lbs ft (847.38 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 3-4 | 735.00 lbs ft (996.51 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 5-6 | 756.00 lbs ft (1,024.98 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 756.00 lbs ft (1,024.98 nm) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Power Measured @ | 1900 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 900 rpm |
| Ground Clearance | 2.00 ft (0.61 m) |
| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
| Wheel Lean | 20 degrees |
| Pump Flow | 54.70 gpm (207.04 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Closed Center Variable displacement |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 2550 psi |
| Blade Pull at Max Weight | 43,860.00 lbs (19,894.59 kg) |
| Moldboard Height | 24.00 in (60.96 cm) |
| Moldboard Thickness | 0.90 in (2.29 cm) |
| Moldboard Width | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Side Shift Left | 26.90 in (68.33 cm) |
| Side Shift Right | 26.90 in (68.33 cm) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 55 amps |
| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 1.10 gal (4.16 l) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 12.00 gal (45.42 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 106.00 gal (401.21 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15.60 gal (59.05 l) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 11,330.00 lbs (5,139.21 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 26,520.00 lbs (12,029.28 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 37,850.00 lbs (17,168.49 kg) |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 7.70 gal (29.14 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 9.50 gal (35.96 l) |
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 10,210.00 lbs (4,631.18 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 22,910.00 lbs (10,391.81 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 33,120.00 lbs (15,023.00 kg) |
| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 19.90 gal (75.32 l) |
| Tire Size | 14.00-24 |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.10 gal (38.23 l) |
| Articulation Angle | 25 degrees |
| Turning Radius | 22.00 ft (6.71 m) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 25.80 mph (41.52 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 25.80 mph (41.52 kph) |
| Number of Gears - Forward | 8 |
| Number of Gears - Reverse | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Power Shift |