John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Specs

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

The John Deere 872GP is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of John Deere's GP series and is equipped for precision blade control, material shaping, and surface finishing on job sites, highways, and municipal projects. The 872GP typically features a powerful diesel engine, articulated frame, and advanced hydraulic systems to support consistent grading performance. It is used in earthmoving and infrastructure work where accurate slope control and efficient material movement are required. The model is commonly referenced in heavy equipment fleets, rental inventories, and construction equipment specifications.

Dimensions

John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Overall Length	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Wheelbase	20.30 ft (6.19 m)

Engine

John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement	548.00 cu in (8,980.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	PowerTech PSS 9.0L (Tier 4)
Max Power	285.00 hp (212.53 kw)

Hydraulic System

John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow	57.50 gpm (217.64 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	2750 psi

Moldboard

John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Moldboard Height	27.10 in (68.83 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	1.00 in (2.54 cm)
Moldboard Width	14.00 ft (4.27 m)

Operating Specifications

John Deere 872GP Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	110.00 gal (416.35 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16.00 gal (60.56 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	11,230.00 lbs (5,092.97 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	28,420.00 lbs (12,888.89 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	39,650.20 lbs (17,981.95 kg)

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