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John Deere 872D Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 872D ➔

The John Deere 872D is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's grader lineup and is used for shaping surfaces, fine grading, ditching, and snow removal. The 872D typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard blade for precise material control. It is commonly configured with rear-wheel drive and hydraulic blade controls to support grading performance on job sites, municipal work, and highway projects. The model is recognized for its role in grading operations where blade accuracy, traction, and operator control are important.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	42 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	59.90 in (152.15 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)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Front Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 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	8.70 ft (2.65 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged with air-to-air after cooler
Displacement	494.00 cu in (8,095.23 cu cm)
Engine Model	6081H
Max Power	245.00 hp (182.70 kw)
Net Power Gear 1-2	205.00 hp (152.87 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6	230.00 hp (171.51 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	245.00 hp (182.70 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8	235.00 hp (175.24 kw)
Net Torque Gears 1-2	793.00 lbs ft (1,075.15 nm)
Net Torque Gears 3-4	835.00 lbs ft (1,132.09 nm)
Net Torque Gears 5-6	872.00 lbs ft (1,182.26 nm)
Net Torque Gears 7-8	942.00 lbs ft (1,277.16 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm
Torque Measured @	1000 rpm

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	20 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	54.70 gpm (207.04 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-displacement piston
Relief Valve Pressure	2750 psi

Moldboard

Blade Pull at Max Weight	43,760.00 lbs (19,849.23 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)

Operating Specifications

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	32,577.80 lbs (14,777.06 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	48,601.00 lbs (22,045.07 kg)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	9.50 gal (35.96 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,170.00 lbs (4,613.04 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	26,040.00 lbs (11,811.56 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	36,210.00 lbs (16,424.60 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	20.00 gal (75.70 l)
Tire Size	17.5R25 Radial PR
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.00 gal (22.71 l)

Steering System

Articulation Angle	22 degrees
Turning Radius	23.50 ft (7.16 m)

Transmission

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

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