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John Deere 120C Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 120C ➔

John Deere 120C excavator is a mid-size hydraulic crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It is part of John Deere's C-Series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications. The 120C features a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm controls, a rotating upper structure, and a tracked undercarriage for stability on uneven ground. Typical attachments include buckets, thumbs, and hydraulic tools. The model is valued for digging performance, operator visibility, and service access. Specifications may vary by configuration, year, and market.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	28 ft (8 m)
Max Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Max Loading Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26 ft (8 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	25 ft (8 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	25 ft (8 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Digging Reach	17 ft (5 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged air-to-air charge air cooler
Displacement	276 cu in (4,523 cu cm)
Engine Model	4045H
Max Torque	275 lbs ft (373 nm)
Net Power	89 hp (66 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7 gal (27 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal (14 l)
Fuel Capacity	66 gal (250 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	56 gpm (210 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	35 gal (134 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	28,840 lbs (13,082 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1 gal (3 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.7 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	22,930 lbs (10,401 kg)
Ground Pressure	4.9 psi
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	1
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)

John Deere 120Cs currently for sale

A 2003 John Deere 120C From Pittman Tractor Company, Inc. for Call for Price

A John Deere 120C From MacAllister Machinery – South for $35,000.00 USD

A John Deere 120C From Rebel Auction Co., Inc. for Auction Pricing

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