872G John Deere Construction 872G Specifications & Technical Data (2014—2026)

When You Explore All the Options, You'll Choose a Deere Grader.

Inspired by thoughts and ideas from you, our customers, our latest G-Series Graders take their proven reputation to the next level. More choices, including our Customer Advocate Group-tested dual-joystick controls. Expanded grade-control system options. And a smaller, more economical machine, the 622G. Existing models boast increased performance, along with a host of proven features to help you boost productivity and maximize uptime while lowering daily operating costs.

When You Ask, We Listen: The 622G Grader.

Our competitively priced 622G offers contractors, townships, and municipalities the grader they’ve been asking for. With just the right amount of power and fuel savings of up to 10 percent over our larger models, it’s equipped — not stripped — to include many of the same features found on its larger siblings, including a superior cooling package and ground-level service.

Do Your Level Best. Better Specs, More Options Help Improve Your Grades

With their exceptional balance, improved performance specs, and more maximum capability, G-Series Graders are always right on the money, especially for contractors, counties/municipalities, or land-leveling applications.

Uptime isn't everything, it's the only thing.

Downtime means lost productivity and profits. Which is why G-Series Graders are loaded with durability-enhancing advantages that help deliver years of trouble-free service. When you know how they’re built, you’ll run these Deere.

Take control with more options

Inspired by input from customers like you, the reimagined John Deere G-Series Motor Graders include a host of innovative options like expanded grade-control system choices. Dual-joystick controls on GP models. Precision mode on six-wheel-drive machines. And the smaller, more economical 620G and 622G that deliver practical power at up to 10-percent fuel savings over their larger siblings. We give you the power of choice to match your application. So you can choose to Run Your World.

Grade Control System

Grade-control system ready. Adding a favorite grade-control system is quick and noninvasive. Grade Pro (GP) models are factory equipped with bulkhead connectors, sensor mounts, electrical wiring harnesses, integrated controls, and universal moldboard-mast mounts. GP models now also include Leica as well as Topcon and Trimble options installed at the factory.

Sizable Shift

Included on all G and Grade Pro (GP) models with fingertip controls, the gate-less shifter builds upon Deere’s proven Event-Based Shifting technology to allow operators to directly move the machine from forward to reverse, in any gear, at any time.

Model of Control

Deere dual-joystick controls, optional on all GP models (not available on G machines), require significantly less wrist motion to articulate the motor grader than competitive joystick controls.

At Your Fingertips

Eight armrest-mounted, fingertip-actuated controls, including lever steer, are arranged in the industry-standard pattern on each side of the standard steering wheel. No extra grade-control levers are required. Instead, knobs integrated into the push buttons provide convenient, fingertip activation.

Joystick Option

Our dual-joystick option provides intuitive control with minimal hand motion during direction changes and gear shifts. Dual-joystick controls help reduce operator fatigue by eliminating the twisting wrist motion or uncomfortable combinations common to other joystick systems.

Automated Cross-Slope

Both dual-joystick controls and fingertip armrest controls come equipped with cross-slope and are ready to run the grade-control system of your choice. Automated cross-slope simplifies holding a consistent slope by reducing operation to a single lever. It’s a GP feature that helps veteran operators be their best and new operators get up to speed more quickly.

Look Forward to More Productivity

It’s easy to see why G-Series Graders have become a favorite on a wide range of jobsites, with their expansive views, an LCD high-visibility monitor, and smooth gate-less shifting.

Lighting the Way

Courtesy lighting stays on after machine shutdown and then automatically turns itself off, making it safer to exit the cab after dark, while conserving battery power.

Easy-Access Park Brake

Sealed-switch module provides push-button control of vital machine functions, now also including the parking brake, for more convenient access and easier operation.

Streamlined Access to Vital Info

LCD hi-vis monitor provides intuitive access via push button to vital machine data displayed via simple, easy-to-navigate icons and menus.

Steering

All models include steering wheel. All-hydraulic power-frame articulation for maneuverability and productivity; crab steering reduces side drift, positions tandems on firm ground, and increases side-slope stability; return-to-straight control included in Grade Pro (GP) option.

Power and Performance

More horsepower and torqueIncreased engine horsepower, torque, and blade pull produce generous power and lugging ability, to deliver more power to the ground, easily pull through tough spots, or tackle steep hills.Power for the jobG-Series Graders deliver the right amount of power, right when you need it. Horsepower and torque are optimized for each gear to maximize performance, no matter your application.

Easy-to-clean cooling package

Cooling package eliminates stacked coolers. Combined with the hinged swing-out fan, core access is quick and cleaning is easy.

Fuel-efficient, cool-on-demand fan with reversing option

Variable-speed hydraulically driven fan runs only as fast or as often as necessary to keep things cool. Helps conserve power and fuel, while reducing noise. Optional reversible fan makes for quick core cleanout in high-debris applications.

Auto shutdown reduces fuel use and wear

Auto shutdown turns off the engine after an operator-determined idle period, saving fuel and reducing wear on engine, transmission, and hydraulic components.

Fast, simple ground-level access

All daily service points, including fuel, are grouped on the left side for quick and convenient ground-level access. On the right side, maintenance personnel will appreciate the easy-access hydraulic, transmission, and differential filter bank.

Transmission

Direct-drive John Deere PowerShift Plus, modulated shift-on-the-go, Event-Based Shifting (EBS), inching pedal; independent transmission reservoir with separate filtration and cooling system with 117-L/min. (31 gpm) gear pump.

Store your stuff

Generous storage space includes numerous overhead compartments, plus a place for a beverage, cooler, cell phone, and other carry-ons.

Brakes

Foot-controlled, hydraulically operated, multiple wet-disc brakes sealed in pressurized, cooled, filtered oil; both independent systems effective on all 4 tandem wheels.

Fuel Efficiency

Save fuel with Eco modeWhen engaged, Eco mode reduces engine rpm in gears 1–5, optimizing fuel usage and decreasing operating costs by up to 10 percent.Multipurpose for your multipurposesRedesigned heavy-duty front and rear axles combined with increased maximum operating weights enable more versatility and better blade pull for utilizing jobsite attachments.

Exceptional view

Visibility is virtually unobstructed, with an all-around clear view to the heel and toe, and behind the moldboard. Even the area beneath the front axle is clearly within sight, for greater awareness of oncoming obstacles.

Six-Wheel Drive

Six-wheel driveEquip these six-wheel-drive models with precision mode for maximum productivity in all soil conditions. Six-wheel drive is adjustable on the fly to meet changing soil conditions.

6-Wheel Drive

Automatic dual-path hydrostatic drive; increases tractive effort and front-end control; includes separate left and right systems with variable-displacement pumps, axial-piston wheel motors, and freewheel at transport speeds; operator-selectable 15-position rotary aggressiveness control and inching capability down to 0 mph; precision mode (propelled by front wheels only) 1–7 forward and reverse.