# 2003 John Deere 135C RTS

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 88991439
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** John Deere
- **Model:** 135C RTS
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Hours:** 13167
- **Stock number:** ECRE02148
- **Location:** Gilroy, CA

## Description

Description: 2 Q/A Bkts, 9ft 11in Arm, S/Dozer, HVAC Cab w/0-Tail Swing Izuzu Engine, 30n Dig (DNV), 54in Cleanup Bkt w/BOCE, Lite Pkg, AM/FM, Japan mfg, Under 32,000 lbs BC Highways Class Please contact us to confirm location and availability \*\*HOURS AND KILOMETER METER READINGS ARE UNVERIFIED. All prices are subject to change without notification. Price is based off Canadian dollar, USD price may be adjusted at time of quoting. QuickAttach: Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick 1

- **Boom/Stick 1:** 8\\'3\\" (2520mm) stick
- **Max Cutting Height:** 30.25 ft (9.22 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.15 ft (5.53 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 22.18 ft (6.76 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 26.78 ft (8.16 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 16.31 ft (4.97 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.33 ft (2.84 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 23.92 ft (7.29 m)

### Boom/Stick 2

- **Boom/Stick 2:** 9\\'11\\" (3010mm) stick
- **Max Cutting Height:** 31.53 ft (9.61 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 19.76 ft (6.02 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 23.46 ft (7.15 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 28.35 ft (8.64 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.92 ft (5.46 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.33 ft (2.84 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 24 ft (7.32 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 1.6 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.5 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 0.9 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 9 ft (2.74 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 8.99 ft (2.74 m)
- **Length:** 23.9167 ft (7.29 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 9.45 ft (2.88 m)
- **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 2.92 ft (0.89 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 4.81 ft (1.47 m)
- **Weight:** 30440 lbs (13804.99 kg)
- **Width:** 8.8333 ft (2.69 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 8.83 ft (2.69 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged and air-to-air charge air cooler
- **Displacement:** 264.2 cu in (4329.47 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2353
- **Engine Model:** CC-4BG1TC
- **Max Torque:** 253 lbs ft (343.02 nm)
- **Net Power:** 88 hp (65.62 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 4
- **Power Measured @:** 2150 rpm
- **Torque Measured @:** 1600 rpm

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 50 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.8 gal (14.38 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3.5 gal (13.25 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 53.1 gal (200.98 l)
- **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 55.5 gpm (210.07 lpm)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 31.8 gal (120.36 l)
- **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 4980 psi
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 30441.5 lbs (13808.05 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 13.7 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 24387 lbs ft (33063.9 nm)

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 26300 lbs (11929.49 kg)
- **Ground Pressure:** 5.09 psi
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.11 mph (5.01 kph)
- **Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side:** 1
- **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 44
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 7
- **Shoe Size:** 27.56 in (70 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 6.53 ft (1.99 m)

## About this model

John Deere 135C RTS is a compact excavator in the John Deere excavators lineup, designed for digging, trenching, grading, and site preparation in construction and utility applications. The RTS configuration refers to a reduced tail swing design, which helps improve maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining stability and reach. The 135C RTS is typically used on urban job sites, landscaping projects, roadwork, and general earthmoving tasks. It features a hydraulic excavator layout with a boom, arm, bucket, and undercarriage suited for tracked operation on varied terrain. This model is commonly referenced for its balance of size, control, and jobsite versatility.

## Photos

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