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John Deere 230 LC Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 230 LC ➔

The John Deere 230 LC Excavator is a powerhouse of a machine designed to handle a variety of excavation tasks with ease. With impressive specifications such as a maximum digging depth of 24.5 ft and a bucket capacity of 1.4 cu yd, this excavator is built for efficiency and productivity on the job site. Powered by a robust 170 hp engine and boasting a hydraulic system relief valve pressure of 4980 psi, the 230 LC Excavator is a reliable and capable choice for any construction or excavation project.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	31 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	15 ft (4 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	32 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	23 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	33 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33 ft (10 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	25 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	23 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	34 ft (10 m)

Bucket

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	13 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharger
Displacement	414 cu in (6,784 cu cm)
Engine Model	6068H
Max Torque	528 lbs ft (716 nm)
Net Power	170 hp (127 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (22 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Fuel Capacity	82 gal (310 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	54 gpm (204 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	71 gal (269 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	52,410 lbs (23,773 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	4 gal (13 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

13.5 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	42,420 lbs (19,241 kg)
Ground Pressure	6.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	51
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	24 in (61 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

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