Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 870D Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a variety of construction and road maintenance tasks. With a maximum power of 235 horsepower and a hydraulic system pump flow of 54.7 gpm, this grader provides the strength and precision needed for efficient operation. Its circle blade and moldboard specifications ensure optimal performance in cutting, shifting, and leveling tasks. The 870D boasts a comfortable Isomount Cab and a range of operating specifications to meet the demands of any job site.
| Blade Tip Angle - Front | 42 degrees |
| Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
| Diameter | 60.00 in (152.40 cm) |
| Max Lift Above Ground | 17.30 in (43.94 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 91.40 in (232.16 cm) |
| Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 91.00 in (231.14 cm) |
| Rotation | 360 degrees |
| Shift Left | 31.00 in (78.74 cm) |
| Shift Right | 28.60 in (72.64 cm) |
| Blade Base | 8.40 ft (2.56 m) |
| Front Ground Clearance | 2.10 ft (0.64 m) |
| Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 10.50 ft (3.20 m) |
| Overall Length | 28.90 ft (8.81 m) |
| Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 5.10 ft (1.55 m) |
| Wheelbase | 20.10 ft (6.13 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 8.30 ft (2.53 m) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with air-to-air aftercooler |
| Displacement | 494.00 cu in (8,095.23 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | 6081H |
| Max Power | 235.00 hp (175.24 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 1-2 | 180.00 hp (134.23 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 4-6 | 185.00 hp (137.96 kw) |
| Net Power Gear 5-6 | 200.00 hp (149.14 kw) |
| Net Power Gears 7-8 | 235.00 hp (175.24 kw) |
| Net Torque Gears 1-2 | 731.00 lbs ft (991.09 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 3-4 | 793.00 lbs ft (1,075.15 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 5-6 | 835.00 lbs ft (1,132.09 nm) |
| Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 913.00 lbs ft (1,237.85 nm) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 1000 rpm |
| Ground Clearance | 2.10 ft (0.64 m) |
| Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
| Wheel Lean | 20 degrees |
| Pump Flow | 54.70 gpm (207.04 lpm) |
| Pump Type | Variable-displacement piston |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 2750 psi |
| Blade Pull at Max Weight | 29,319.30 lbs (13,299.03 kg) |
| Moldboard Height | 27.10 in (68.83 cm) |
| Moldboard Thickness | 1.00 in (2.54 cm) |
| Moldboard Width | 14.20 ft (4.33 m) |
| Side Shift Left | 26.80 in (68.07 cm) |
| Side Shift Right | 26.80 in (68.07 cm) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps |
| Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 1.50 gal (5.68 l) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 13.00 gal (49.21 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 106.00 gal (401.21 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.00 gal (52.99 l) |
| Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 16,023.20 lbs (7,268.01 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 32,576.00 lbs (14,776.24 kg) |
| Max Operation Weight - Total | 48,620.00 lbs (22,053.69 kg) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 9.50 gal (35.96 l) |
| Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 9,200.00 lbs (4,173.05 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 25,550.00 lbs (11,589.30 kg) |
| Std Operation Weight - Total | 34,750.00 lbs (15,762.35 kg) |
| Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 20.00 gal (75.70 l) |
| Tire Size | 14.00R24 Radial PR |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6.00 gal (22.71 l) |
| Articulation Angle | 22 degrees |
| Turning Radius | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 25.60 mph (41.20 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 25.60 mph (41.20 kph) |
| Number of Gears - Forward | 8 |
| Number of Gears - Reverse | 8 |
| Transmission Type | Powershift with direct drive |