70 John Deere Construction excavator specs & Dimensions (1986 - 2021)

John Deere Construction 70 is a crawler excavator manufactured from 1986 to 2021. It has a weight of 6.6 tons and a track width of…

John Deere Construction 70 is a crawler excavator manufactured from 1986 to 2021. It has a weight of 6.6 tons and a track width of 450 mm. The transport dimensions are 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in width, and 2.1 meters in height. The dredging depth is 4.57 meters, and the maximum horizontal reach is 4.57 meters. This model is equipped with a blade.

Crawler Excavators John Deere Construction 70

Technical specs - 70 John Deere Construction

Specification

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Weight
6.6 t
Transport length
6 m
Transport width
2.2 m
Transport height
2.1 m
Track width
450 mm
Max. Reach horizontal
4.57 m
Dredging depth
4.57 m
Engine manuf.
N/A
Engine type
N/A
Engine power
41 kW
Displacement
3.9 l
No. of cylinders
4

More technical details, like: bucket capacity, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., undercarriage, boom, tear-out force, bucket width, model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, traction drive, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Track adjustment
No
Blade
Yes
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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John Deere Construction 70 FAQ

When was the John Deere Construction 70 manufactured?

The John Deere Construction 70 was manufactured from 1986 to 2021.

How much does the John Deere Construction 70 weigh?

The John Deere Construction 70 weighs 6.6 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the John Deere Construction 70 crawler excavator?

The John Deere Construction 70 crawler excavator has a transport length of 6 meters, a transport width of 2.2 meters, and a transport height of 2.1 meters.

What is the track width of the John Deere Construction 70's undercarriage?

The John Deere Construction 70 has a track width of 450 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the John Deere Construction 70?

The John Deere Construction 70 has a dredging depth of 4.57 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 4.57 meters.

How much is a John Deere Construction 70 Crawler excavator (1986u20132021) worth?

The residual value of the John Deere Construction 70 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

John Deere Construction 70 overview

John Deere Construction 70 features overview

An unobstructed view and a spacious cab let the operator take command to the right. The optional offset boom control is a ground mounted foot pedal. Serving the 7 O Excavator takes place quickly and easily. The engine cuvern increases high for easy access to engine and radiator test points. A large door on the right side swells wide to allow access to the batteries. With one sight gauge you can quickly check the hydraulic oil level. Another allows you to check fuel levels as you add fuel to avoid messy failures. Lube points are readily accessible, and they are bundled so that this important job can run faster. Easy operation, light care through the 70 Excavator remains productive day after day, year after year. Operator's station on the 7 0 Excavator is designed to help the operator with high efficiency performances All day long Spacious cab r s standard equipment is located at the front of the machine:

Engine / Driveline and transmission

i where gas cylinders hold the large hood use for easy access to important engine service points. Plenty of foot space, plenty of elbow room and controls that can be easily executed without the operator's ankle are just three of the many advantages of this well-designed command post. Air cleaner, coolant temperature, engine oil pressure and alternator are electronically monitored. Warnings are visible and audible.

Dimensions and weight

305070
Operating weight with cab6610 lb. (3000 kg)9600 lb. (4355 kg)14600 lb (6620 kg)"
Horsepower24 (18 kW)39 (29 kW)55 (41 kW)
Maximum digging depth9 ft. 4 in. (2.84 m)12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)15 ft. (4.57 m)
MODEL305070305070
ENGINEHYDRAULICS
Type3 cylinder diesel"4 cylinder turbo- charged diesel4 cylinder direct injec- tion dieselPumps/type3-section gear con- stant flow3-section gear con- stant flow2 piston variable flow
Horsepower,24 SAE net (18 kW),39 SAE net (29 kW),55 SAE net (41 KW),System pressure,"2,130 psi (14 700 kPa)2,420 psi (16 690 kPa)3,130 psi (21 580 kPa)"
Displacement83 cu. in. (1.362 L)100 cu. in. (1.643 L)239 cu. in. (3.9 L)UNDERCARRIAGE
BUCKET (standard)Track shoe width (Standard)13 in. 15 in. (320 mm) (380 mm)18 in. (450 mm)
Capacity1/10 cu. yd. (0.08 m3)1/6 cu. yd. (0.12 m3)1/3 cu. yd. (0.24 m3)Ground pressure w/cab4.05 psi 4.01 psi (27.92 kPa) (27.65 kPa)4.5 psi 31.0 kPa)
Width (w/side cutters)18 in. (450 mm)22 in. (550 mm)25 in. (640 mm)Swing speed10 rpm 10.7 rpm14 rpm
PERFORMANCETravel speed max."1.24 mph 2.24 mph (2 km/h) (3.6 km/h)2.3 mph (3.7 km/h)
Digging depth (Maximum)9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)15 ft. (4.57 m)OPERATING WEIGHT
Reach at ground level (Maximum)14 ft. 11 in. (4.54 m)18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)21 ft. 7 in. (6.58 m)Canopy6300 lb. (2860 kg) 9270 lb. (4505 kg)
Digging force bucket"4520 lb. (20 kN)6945 lb. (31 KN)9920 lb. (44 kN)Cab (Standard on 70)"6610 lb. (3000 kg)9600 lb. (4355 kg)14600 lb. (6620 kg)"
305070305070
A. Overall width canopy w/cab"5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)6 ft. 0 in. (1.84 m)D. Height Canopy7 ft. 10 in. (2.40 m)8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Cab opt."5 ft. 1 in. (1.53 m)6 ft. 1 in. 1.85 m)7 ft. 3 in. (2.22 m)Cab (Std. on 70)"7 ft. 10 in. (2.39 m)8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
B. Track width (Std. track shoes)5 ft. O in. (1.52 m)6 ft. O in. (1.82 m)6 ft. 11 in. (2.10 m)E. Length15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m)17 ft. 10 in. (5.43 m)19 ft. 9 in. (6.02 m)
C. Ground clearance11.8 in. (300 mm)13 in. (330 mm)15 in. (380 mm)F. Track length6 ft. 4 in. (1.94 m)7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)8 ft. 10 in. (2.70 m)
G. Swing clearance4 ft. 7 in. (1.4m)5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)

Other features

At first glance, it is obvious that operator comfort and convenience in the design of excavators 30 and 50 have been given top priority. Operator station for both machines is isolated mounted to reduce noise and vibration. It's surprisingly spacious. Control levers are fitted into compact consoles exterior so ample leg and knee room are located. This also makes the floor flat, uncluttered. There exists plenty of foot space. Easy to keep clean. The optional cab features a large, tinted, curved windshield for unobstructed visibility. To improve ventilation, the top of the disc slides down, the right side window slips up, door latches open position and the window rolls down. In addition, there will be a roof slot which appears open. The foam padded vinyl seat is fully adjustable. The control console on the right-hand side of the operator has dozer blade control, ignition switches and a complete complement of gauges as well as an electronic monitoring system providing both visible and audible warnings.

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