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John Deere 160D LC Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 160D LC ➔

John Deere 160D LC is a hydraulic excavator in the 16-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. The machine features a long crawler undercarriage for stability, a reduced-tail-swing upper structure, and a spacious operator cab with standard excavator controls. Powered by a John Deere diesel engine, the 160D LC is commonly used with buckets, hydraulic thumbs, and other attachments for digging, trenching, loading, and grading applications. It is part of John Deere's D-Series excavator lineup and is recognized for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and versatility on construction jobsites.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	20 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28 ft (9 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	30 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	21 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	28 ft (9 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

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8 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
Net Power	121 hp (90 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (22 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal (15 l)
Fuel Capacity	85 gal (320 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	101 gpm (382 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	52 gal (197 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	39,508 lbs (17,921 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2 gal (6 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	38,030 lbs (17,250 kg)
Ground Pressure	6.2 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	43
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

John Deere 160D LCs currently for sale

A 2012 John Deere 160D LC From Schmidt Equipment Inc. for $69,900.00 USD

A 2012 John Deere 160D LC From United Construction & Forestry for $78,900.00 USD

A 2010 John Deere 160D LC From Clark Heavy Equipment for $59,750.00 USD

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