Key Features
Interim Tier 4-certified diesel
Powerwise™ III management system
Hydraulically driven fan runs only as needed
Rigid, reinforced D-channel mainframe
Productivity
191-hp, 6.8 L six-cylinder PowerTech™ Interim Tier 4-certified diesel provides power without compromise in all conditions. On-the-fly exhaust filter cleaning does not impact machine performance.
Faster hydraulics, increased swing torque, and more drawbar pull help boost production.
Powerwise™ III management system perfectly balances engine performance and hydraulic flow for predictable operation. Three productivity modes allow you to choose the digging style that fits the job. High Productivity delivers more power and faster hydraulic response to move more material. Power delivers smooth and balanced metering for normal operation. Economy limits top speed and helps save fuel.
When digging gets tough, simply press the power-boost button on the right-hand control and muscle through.
Auto-idle automatically reduces engine speed when hydraulics aren't in use. Auto-shutdown further preserves precious fuel.
Right and left boom lights and optional cab lights provide illumination to extend your workday beyond normal daylight hours.
Engine & Cooling
The IT4/Stage IIIB technology utilized in our PowerTech diesel engines is simple, fuel efficient, fully integrated, and fully supported.
Graphite-iron wet-sleeve cylinder lines, mono-steel pistons, and large-diameter connecting rods ensure long-term engine durability.
IT4/EU Stage IIIB diesel particulate filter is easily removed through the top of the engine compartment. Minimum service interval is 5,000 hours, and must be done by a John Deere dealer or other qualified service provider.
Highly efficient, heavy-duty cooling system keeps things cool, even in tough environments or high altitudes.
Optional reversing fan back-blows cooler cores to reduce debris buildup. It's a welcome addition that helps increase uptime.
Perforations in the hood and side shields act as a "first filter." Anything that passes through will also clear the 10 fin-per-inch cooler cores.
Service & Uptime
Swing open the side panels and you'll discover many of the numerous ways these excavators increase uptime and reduce daily operating costs. Vertical spin-on fuel and engine oil filters are positioned in the right rear compartment for simplified ground-level servicing.
Fluid-level sight gauges are conveniently located and can be checked at a glance. Quick-change remote mounted filters, convenient fluid-sample ports and advanced self-diagnostics it's easy to become a G-Series fan.
Centralized lube banks place difficult-to-lube zerks within easy reach. Help make greasing less messy and time consuming, too.
Machine Information Center (MIC) captures and stores vital machine performance and utilization data to help improve productivity, uptime and profit.
Reinforced resin thrust plates, grooved bushings, and tungsten carbide thermal-coated bucket joints increase arm, boom, and bucket lube intervals to 500 hours.
Large fuel tanks and 500- and 5,000- hour engine and hydraulic oil-service intervals decrease downtime for routine maintenance.