ENGINE 230LC 270LC Type...John Deere 6068H with turbocharger and charged John Deere 6068H with turbocharger and charged

ENGINE 230LC 270LC Type...John Deere 6068H with turbocharger and charged John Deere 6068H with turbocharger and charged air cooling air cooling Rated power...170 SAE net hp (127 kw) @ 2,100 rpm 180 SAE net hp (134 kw) @ 2,150 rpm Cylinders...6 6 Displacement...414 cu. in. (6.8 L) 414 cu. in. (6.8 L) Maximum net torque...528 lb.-ft. (716 Nm) @ 1,400 rpm 542 lb.-ft. (736 Nm) @ 1,400 rpm Fuel consumption, typical...5.0 to 7.5 gal./hr. (19 to 28 L/h) 5.5 to 8.5 gal./hr. (19 to 30 L/h) Cooling fan...suction-type drive suction-type drive Electrical system...24 volt with 45-amp alternator 24 volt with 45-amp alternator Batteries (two 12 volt)...reserve capacity: 180 min. reserve capacity: 180 min. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Main pumps...2 variable-displacement axial-piston closed center Maximum flow...2 x 54 gpm (2 x 204 L/min.) Minimum flow...2 x 21 gpm (2 x 80 L/min.) Pilot pump...one gear Maximum rated flow...9.0 gpm (7.5 L/min.) Pressure setting...540 psi (3723 kpa) System operating pressure Implement circuits...4,980 psi (34 336 kpa) Travel circuits...4,980 psi (34 336 kpa) Swing circuits...4,550 psi (31 371 kpa) Oil filtration...one 10-micron full-flow return filter with by-pass one pilot oil filter one suction filter CYLINDERS Boom (2) Bore...4.9 in. (125 mm) Rod diameter...3.5 in. (90 mm) Stroke...53.15 in. (1350 mm) Arm (1) Bore...5.3 in. (135 mm) Rod diameter...3.9 in. (100 mm) Stroke...63.58 in. (1615 mm) Bucket (1) Bore...4.9 in. (125 mm) Rod diameter...3.3 in. (85 mm) Stroke...42.32 in. (1075 mm) SWING MECHANISM Swing speed...0 13.5 rpm Swing torque...49,915 lb.-ft. (6904 kg/m) 2 variable-displacement axial-piston open center 2 x 55 gpm (2 x 208 L/min.) 2 x 23 gpm (2 x 87 L/min.) one gear 9.0 gpm (7.5 L/min.) 540 psi (3723 kpa) 4,980 psi (34 336 kpa) 4,980 psi (34 336 kpa) 4,010 psi (27 648 kpa) one 10-micron full-flow return filter with by-pass one pilot oil filter one suction filter 5.31 in. (135 mm) 3.74 in. (95 mm) 52.76 in. (1340 mm) 5.71 in. (145 mm) 3.9 in. (100 mm) 61.22 in. (1555 mm) 5.31 in. (135 mm) 3.74 in. (95 mm) 42.13 in. (1070 mm) 0 10.6 rpm 51,622 lb.-ft. (7140 kg/m) UNDERCARRIAGE Carrier rollers (per side)...2 2 Track rollers (per side)...9 9 Idlers (per side)...1 1 Shoes, triple semigrouser (per side)...51 50 Track guides...front and center front and center Track adjustment...hydraulic hydraulic Travel speed Low...0 2.2 mph (0 3.6 km/h) 0 1.9 mph (0 3.1 km/h) High...0 3.4 mph (0 5.5 km/h) 0 3.2 mph (0 5.1 km/h) Drawbar pull...42,420 lb. (187 kn) 50,510 lb. (225 kn) GROUND PRESSURE DATA Average ground pressure 24-in. (600 mm) triple semigrouser shoes...6.64 psi (45.8 kpa); for rocky terrain and stumps 6.13 psi (42.3 kpa); for rocky terrain and stumps 28-in. (700 mm) triple semigrouser shoes...5.79 psi (39.9 kpa); for general/soft terrain 32-in. (800 mm) triple semigrouser shoes...5.13 psi (35.4 kpa); for extremely soft terrain 4.76 psi (32.8 kpa); for extremely soft terrain CAPACITIES Fuel tank...82 gal. (310 L) 82 gal. (310 L) Cooling system...24 qt. (22 L) 24 qt. (22 L) Engine lubrication, including filter...5 gal. (19 L) 5 gal. (19 L) Hydraulic system...71 gal. (270 L) 71 gal. (270 L) Planetary propel drive (each)...6.5 qt. (6 L) 6.5 qt. (6 L) Swing drive...14 qt. (13 L) 14 qt. (13 L) Hydraulic tank...39 gal. (148 L) 39 gal. (148 L) OPERATING WEIGHTS With full fuel tank, 175-lb. (79 kg) operator, and 32-in. (800 mm) triple grouser shoes With 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) bucket, 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm, and 11,265-lb. (5110 kg) counterweight...52,410 lb. (23 773 kg) 14

OPERATING WEIGHTS (continued) 230LC 270LC With 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.75-cu. yd. (1.34 m 3 ) bucket, 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm, and 12,590-lb. (5710 kg) counterweight...60,660 lb. (27 515 kg) COMPONENT WEIGHTS Upperstructure with full fuel tank (less front attachments) Less boom lift cylinders (2) and 11,265-lb. (5110 kg) counterweight...11,760 lb. (5334 kg) Less boom lift cylinders (2) and 12,590-lb. (5710 kg) counterweight...11,870 lb. (5384 kg) Undercarriage equipped with 24-in. (600 mm) triple grouser shoes...17,520 lb. (7947 kg) 22,590 lb. (10 245 kg) 28-in. (700 mm) triple grouser shoes...18,465 lb. (8376 kg) 32-in. (800 mm) triple grouser shoes...19,100 lb. (8664 kg) 24,640 lb. (11 176 kg) One-piece boom (with arm cylinder)...4,340 lb. (1969 kg) 5,060 lb. (2297 kg) Arm with bucket cylinder and linkage 7 ft. 7 in. (2.32 m)...2,600 lb. (1179 kg) 9 ft. 9 in. (2.96 m)...2,740 lb. (1243 kg) 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m)...3,025 lb. (1372 kg) 10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)...3,060 lb. (1388 kg) 12 ft. 4 in. (3.75 m)...3,240 lb. (1469 kg) Counterweight...11,265 lb. (5110 kg) 12,590 lb. (5710 kg) Boom lift cylinders (2) total weight...960 lb. (435 kg) 1,120 lb. (508 kg) Buckets 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) general purpose...1,785 lb. (810 kg) 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.75-cu. yd. (1.34 m 3 ) heavy duty...1,966 lb. (892 kg) 230LC OPERATING INFORMATION Arm Length Arm Length Arm Length 7 ft. 7 in. (2.32 m) 9 ft. 9 in. (2.96 m) 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) Arm force with 42-in. (1065 mm) general-purpose bucket*...32,300 lb. (143 kn) 25,705 lb. (112 kn) 22,265 lb. (99 kn) Bucket tangential force with 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) general-purpose bucket*...34,820 lb. (155 kn) 34,820 lb. (155 kn) 34,820 lb. (155 kn) Lifting capacity over front @ ground level 20-ft. (6.1 m) reach*...18,320 lb. (8310 kg) 17,530 lb. (7950 kg) 16,490 lb. (7480 kg) A Max. reach...31 ft. 8 in. (9.60 m) 33 ft. 4 in. (10.16 m) 35 ft. 5 in. (10.79 m) A' Max. reach @ ground level...14 ft. 7 in. (9.42 m) 32 ft. 9 in. (9.99 m) 34 ft. 10 in. (10.62 m) B Max. digging depth...20 ft. 4 in. (6.19 m) 22 ft. 5 in. (6.84 m) 24 ft. 6 in. (7.48 m) B' Max. digging depth @ 8-ft. (2.44 m) flat bottom...19 ft. 7 in. (5.96 m) 21 ft. 9 in. (6.63 m) 24 ft. (7.32 m) C Max. cutting height...30 ft. 10 in. (9.41 m) 31 ft. 7 in. (9.63 m) 32 ft. 9 in. (9.99 m) D Max. dumping height...21 ft. 5 in. (6.54 m) 22 ft. 2 in. (6.76 m) 23 ft. 4 in. (7.10 m) E Min. swing radius...13 ft. (3.96 m) 12 ft. 8 in. (3.87 m) 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m) F Max. vertical wall...17 ft. 4 in. (5.29 m) 19 ft. 5 in. (5.91 m) 21 ft. 9 in. (6.63 m) G Tail swing radius...9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) *Maximum digging force with Power Boost. C D E CENTERLINE OF SWING 270LC OPERATING INFORMATION Arm Length Arm Length 10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m) 12 ft. 4 in. (3.75 m) Arm force with 42-in. (1065 mm) heavy-duty bucket*...26,055 lb. (116 kn) 22,810 lb. (101 kn) Bucket tangential force with 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.75-cu. yd. (1.34 m 3 ) heavy-duty bucket*...37,470 lb. (167 kn) 37,470 lb. (167 kn) Lifting capacity over front @ ground level 20-ft. (6.1 m) reach*...20,620 lb. (9353 kg) 19,540 lb. (8863 kg) A Max. reach...35 ft. 2 in. (10.71 m) 37 ft. 1 in. (11.30 m) A' Max. reach @ ground level...34 ft. 6 in. (10.52 m) 36 ft. 6 in. (11.12 m) B Max. digging depth...23 ft. 9 in. (7.23 m) 25 ft. 10 in. (7.88 m) B' Max. digging depth @ 8-ft. (2.44 m) flat bottom...23 ft. 2 in. (7.05 m) 25 ft. 8 in. (7.72 m) C Max. cutting height...32 ft. 9 in. (9.98 m) 33 ft. 7 in. (10.24 m) D Max. dumping height...23 ft. 2 in. (7.07 m) 24 ft. 1 in. (7.33 m) E Min. swing radius...13 ft. 7 in. (4.14 m) 13 ft. 6 in. (4.12 m) F Max. vertical wall...20 ft. 1 in. (6.11 m) 22 ft. 3 in. (6.77 m) G Tail swing radius...9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) *Maximum digging force with Power Boost. B B' F GROUND LINE A' A G 15

D I M E N S I O N S / S P E C I F I C A T I O N S DIMENSIONS 230LC 270LC A With 7-ft. 7-in. (2.32 m) arm...33 ft. 8 in. (10.26 m) With 9-ft. 9-in. (2.96 m) arm...33 ft. 3 in. (10.14 m) With 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm...33 ft. 6 in. (10.20 m) With 10-ft. 1-in. (3.10 m) arm...33 ft. 9 in. (10.29 m) With 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm...33 ft. 10 in. (10.31 m) B With 7-ft. 7-in. (2.32 m) arm...10 ft. 10 in. (3.29 m) With 9-ft. 9-in. (2.96 m) arm...10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m) With 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm...10 ft. 11 in. (3.32 m) With 10-ft. 1-in. (3.10 m) arm...10 ft. 5 in. (3.17 m) With 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm...12 ft. (3.35 m) C With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes...10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m) 10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m) With 28-in. (700 mm) shoes...10 ft. 10 in. (3.29 m) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes...11 ft. 1 in. (3.39 m) 11 ft. 1 in. (3.39 m) 230LC EXCAVATOR 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) B 24 in. (600 mm) 28 in. (700 mm) 32 in. (800 mm) 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) C 1 ft. 6 in. (460 mm) A 12 ft. 7 in. (3.84 m) 15 ft. 3 in. (4.64 m) 3 ft. 7 in. (1090 mm) 270LC EXCAVATOR 9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m) 9 ft. 8 in. (2.94 m) 9 ft. 11 in. (3.03 m) B 24 in. (600 mm) 32 in. (800 mm) 1 ft. 8 in. (500 mm) 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) C A 13 ft. 2 in. (4.01 m) 15 ft. 11 in. (4.86 m) 3 ft. 10 in. (1160 mm) 16 230LC LIFT CAPACITIES Boldface italic type indicates hydraulic-limited capacities with Power Boost on; lightface type indicates stability-limited capacities, in lb. (kg). Ratings at bucket lift hook, machine equipped with 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) 42-in. (1065 mm) wide, 1,785-lb. (810 kg) bucket; and situated on firm, uniform supporting surface. Total load includes weight of cables, hook, etc. Figures do not exceed 87 percent of hydraulic capacities or 75 percent of weight needed to tip machine. Load Point 10 ft. (3.05 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) 25 ft. (7.62 m) 30 ft. (9.14 m) Height Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes and 7-ft. 7-in. (2.32 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 10,492 (4721) 10,492 (4721) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 11,770 (5297) 11,770 (5297) 10,974 (4938) 8,246 (3711) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 14,133 (6360) 11,642 (5239) 11,920 (5364) 7,985 (3593) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 16,639 (7488) 10,927 (4917) 12,253 (5514) 7,653 (3444) Ground Line 17,099 (7695) 10,454 (4704) 11,964 (5384) 7,390 (3326) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 25,546 (11 496) 16,192 (7286) 16,903 (7606) 10,280 (4626) 11,841 (5328) 7,277 (3275) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,547 (10 146) 22,547 (10 146) 23,661 (10 647) 16,437 (7397) 17,842 (8029) 10,365 (4664) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 19,693 (8862) 16,960 (7632) 14,382 (6472) 10,785 (4853)

230LC LIFT CAPACITIES (continued) Boldface italic type indicates hydraulic-limited capacities with Power Boost on; lightface type indicates stability-limited capacities, in lb. (kg). Ratings at bucket lift hook, machine equipped with 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) 42-in. (1065 mm) wide, 1,785-lb. (810 kg) bucket; and situated on firm, uniform supporting surface. Total load includes weight of cables, hook, etc. Figures do not exceed 87 percent of hydraulic capacities or 75 percent of weight needed to tip machine. Load Point 10 ft. (3.05 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) 25 ft. (7.62 m) 30 ft. (9.14 m) Height Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes and 9-ft. 9-in. (2.96 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,863 (3538) 7,863 (3538) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 10,238 (4607) 10,238 (4607) 9,746 (4386) 8,384 (3773) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 16,697 (7514) 16,697 (7514) 12,664 (5699) 11,794 (5307) 10,880 (4896) 8,042 (3619) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 22,483 (10 117) 17,066 (7680) 15,402 (6931) 11,003 (4951) 12,296 (5533) 7,645 (3440) 8,789 (3955) 5,502 (2476) Ground Line 25,492 (11 471) 16,188 (7285) 17,526 (7887) 10,416 (4687) 11,889 (5350) 7,312 (3290) 8,824 (3971) 5,350 (2408) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,015 (5407) 12,015 (5407) 25,928 (11 668) 15,974 (7188) 16,742 (7534) 10,126 (4557) 11,679 (5256) 7,120 (3204) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 27,586 (12 414) 27,586 (12 414) 24,741 (11 133) 16,077 (7235) 16,712 (7520) 10,099 (4545) 11,677 (5255) 7,118 (3203) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 29,580 (13 311) 29,580 (13 311) 21,733 (9780) 16,447 (7401) 16,128 (7258) 10,341 (4653) With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes and 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,582 (3412) 7,582 (3412) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 8,459 (3807) 8,459 (3807) 5,843 (2629) 5,843 (2629) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 11,057 (4976) 11,057 (4976) 9,725 (4376) 8,100 (3645) 7,949 (3577) 5,677 (2555) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 19,879 (8946) 17,561 (7902) 13,980 (6291) 11,138 (5012) 11,296 (5083) 7,651 (3443) 8,940 (4023) 5,452 (2453) Ground Line 24,068 (10 831) 16,297 (7334) 16,488 (7420) 10,427 (4692) 11,843 (5329) 7,251 (3263) 8,713 (3921) 5,241 (2358) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,178 (5480) 12,178 (5480) 25,630 (11 534) 15,806 (7113) 16,638 (7487) 10,009 (4504) 11,549 (5197) 6,982 (3142) 8,570 (3857) 5,108 (2299) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,581 (10 161) 22,581 (10 161) 25,294 (11 382) 15,757 (7091) 16,484 (7418) 9,872 (4442) 11,447 (5151) 6,889 (3100) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 33,188 (14 935) 33,188 (14 935) 23,210 (10 445) 16,009 (7204) 17,064 (7679) 9,994 (4497) 11,603 (5221) 7,032 (3164) 20 ft. ( 6.10 m) 25,605 (11 522) 25,605 (11 522) 18,466 (8310) 16,611 (7475) 12,998 (5849) 10,482 (4717) With 28-in. (700 mm) shoes and 7-ft. 7-in. (2.32 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 10,492 (4721) 10,492 (4721) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 11,770 (5297) 11,770 (5297) 10,974 (4938) 8,246 (3711) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 14,133 (6360) 11,848 (5332) 11,920 (5364) 7,985 (3593) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 16,639 (7488) 11,133 (5010) 13,155 (5920) 7,653 (3444) Ground Line 18,322 (8245) 10,660 (4797) 12,206 (5493) 7,390 (3326) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 25,546 (11 496) 16,497 (7424) 17,233 (7755) 10,487 (4719) 12,083 (5437) 7,277 (3275) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,547 (10 146) 22,547 (10 146) 23,661 (10 647) 16,742 (7534) 17,842 (8029) 10,572 (4757) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 19,693 (8862) 17,265 (7769) 14,382 (6472) 10,991 (4946) With 28-in. (700 mm) shoes and 9-ft. 9-in. (2.96 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,863 (3538) 7,863 (3538) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 10,238 (4607) 10,238 (4607) 9,746 (4386) 8,540 (3843) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 16,697 (7514) 16,697 (7514) 12,664 (5699) 12,664 (5699) 10,880 (4896) 8,199 (3690) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 22,483 (10 117) 17,371 (7817) 15,402 (6931) 11,210 (5045) 12,296 (5533) 7,801 (3510) 8,789 (3955) 5,627 (2532) Ground Line 25,492 (11 471) 16,493 (7422) 17,526 (7887) 10,623 (4780) 12,131 (5459) 7,468 (3361) 8,824 (3971) 5,475 (2464) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,015 (5407) 12,015 (5407) 25,928 (11 668) 16,278 (7325) 17,072 (7682) 10,332 (4649) 11,921 (5364) 7,276 (3274) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 27,586 (12 414) 27,586 (12 414) 24,741 (11 133) 16,382 (7372) 17,042 (7669) 10,305 (4637) 11,919 (5364) 7,274 (3273) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 29,580 (13 311) 29,580 (13 311) 21,733 (9780) 16,752 (7538) 16,128 (7258) 10,547 (4746) With 28-in. (700 mm) shoes and 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,582 (3412) 7,582 (3412) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 8,459 (3807) 8,459 (3807) 5,843 (2629) 5,843 (2629) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 11,057 (4976) 11,057 (4976) 9,725 (4376) 8,256 (3715) 7,949 (3577) 5,802 (2611) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 19,879 (8946) 17,866 (8040) 13,980 (6291) 11,345 (5105) 11,296 (5083) 7,808 (3514) 9,582 (4312) 5,578 (2510) Ground Line 24,068 (10 831) 16,602 (7471) 16,488 (7420) 10,633 (4785) 12,760 (5742) 7,407 (3333) 8,903 (4006) 5,366 (2415) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,178 (5480) 12,178 (5480) 25,630 (11 534) 16,111 (7250) 16,968 (7636) 10,215 (4597) 11,791 (5306) 7,139 (3213) 8,761 (3942) 5,234 (2355) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,581 (10 161) 22,581 (10 161) 25,294 (11 382) 16,062 (7228) 16,814 (7566) 10,079 (4536) 11,689 (5260) 7,045 (3170) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 33,188 (14 935) 33,188 (14 935) 23,210 (10 445) 16,314 (7341) 17,064 (7679) 10,200 (4590) 11,845 (5330) 7,188 (3235) 20 ft. ( 6.10 m) 25,605 (11 522) 25,605 (11 522) 18,466 (8310) 16,916 (7612) 12,998 (5849) 10,688 (4810) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes and 7-ft. 7-in. (2.32 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 10,492 (4721) 10,492 (4721) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 11,770 (5297) 11,770 (5297) 10,974 (4938) 8,506 (3828) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 14,133 (6360) 11,986 (5394) 11,920 (5364) 8,246 (3711) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 16,639 (7488) 11,271 (5072) 13,155 (5920) 7,914 (3561) Ground Line 18,322 (8245) 10,798 (4859) 12,368 (5566) 7,650 (3443) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 25,546 (11 496) 16,701 (7515) 17,453 (7854) 10,625 (4781) 12,244 (5510) 7,537 (3392) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,547 (10 146) 22,547 (10 146) 23,661 (10 647) 16,946 (7626) 17,842 (8029) 10,710 (4819) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 19,693 (8862) 17,469 (7861) 14,382 (6472) 11,129 (5008) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes and 9-ft. 9-in. (2.96 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,863 (3538) 7,863 (3538) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 10,238 (4607) 10,238 (4607) 9,746 (4386) 8,645 (3890) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 16,697 (7514) 16,697 (7514) 12,664 (5699) 12,664 (5699) 10,880 (4896) 8,303 (3736) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 22,483 (10 117) 17,575 (7909) 15,402 (6931) 11,348 (5107) 12,296 (5533) 7,905 (3557) 8,789 (3955) 5,711 (2570) Ground Line 25,492 (11 471) 16,696 (7513) 17,526 (7887) 10,761 (4842) 12,292 (5531) 7,572 (3407) 8,824 (3971) 5,559 (2502) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,015 (5407) 12,015 (5407) 25,928 (11 668) 16,482 (7417) 17,293 (7782) 10,470 (4712) 12,082 (5437) 7,380 (3321) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 27,586 (12 414) 27,586 (12 414) 24,741 (11 133) 16,586 (7464) 18,218 (8198) 10,443 (4699) 12,081 (5436) 7,379 (3321) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 29,580 (13 311) 29,580 (13 311) 21,733 (9780) 16,956 (7630) 16,128 (7258) 10,685 (4808) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes and 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 7,582 (3412) 7,582 (3412) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 8,459 (3807) 8,459 (3807) 5,843 (2629) 5,843 (2629) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 11,057 (4976) 11,057 (4976) 9,725 (4376) 8,361 (3762) 7,949 (3577) 5,886 (2649) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 19,879 (8946) 18,070 (8132) 13,980 (6291) 11,483 (5167) 11,296 (5083) 7,912 (3560) 9,582 (4312) 5,662 (2548) Ground Line 24,068 (10 831) 16,806 (7563) 16,488 (7420) 10,771 (4847) 12,760 (5742) 7,511 (3380) 9,031 (4064) 5,450 (2453) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,178 (5480) 12,178 (5480) 25,630 (11 534) 16,315 (7342) 17,983 (8092) 10,353 (4659) 11,952 (5378) 7,243 (3259) 8,888 (4000) 5,318 (2393) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 22,581 (10 161) 22,581 (10 161) 25,294 (11 382) 16,266 (7320) 17,034 (7665) 10,217 (4598) 11,850 (5333) 7,150 (3217) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 33,188 (14 935) 33,188 (4935) 23,210 (10 445) 16,517 (7433) 17,064 (7679) 10,338 (4652) 12,600 (5670) 7,292 (3281) 20 ft. ( 6.10 m) 25,605 (11 522) 25,605 (11 522) 18,466 (8310) 17,120 (7704) 12,998 (5849) 10,826 (4872) 17

18 270LC LIFT CAPACITIES Boldface italic type indicates hydraulic-limited capacities with Power Boost on; lightface type indicates stability-limited capacities, in lb. (kg). Ratings at bucket lift hook, machine equipped with 1.75-cu. yd. (1.34 m 3 ) 42-in. (1065 mm) wide, 1,966-lb. (892 kg) bucket; and situated on firm, uniform supporting surface. Total load includes weight of cables, hook, etc. Figures do not exceed 87 percent of hydraulic capacities or 75 percent of weight needed to tip machine. Load Point 10 ft. (3.05 m) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 20 ft. (6.10 m) 25 ft. (7.62 m) 30 ft. (9.14 m) Height Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side Over Front Over Side With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes and 10-ft. 1-in. (3.10 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 9,622 (4330) 9,622 (4330) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 10,592 (4766) 9,719 (4374) 8,564 (3854) 6,803 (3061) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 20,434 (9195) 20,434 (9195) 14,674 (6603) 13,421 (6039) 12,276 (5524) 9,240 (4158) 11,188 (5035) 6,603 (2971) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 25,858 (11 636) 19,102 (8596) 18,130 (8159) 12,466 (5610) 14,163 (6373) 8,738 (3932) 11,501 (5175) 6,350 (2858) Ground Line 22,072 (9932) 18,378 (8270) 20,617 (9278) 11,827 (5322) 14,323 (6445) 8,345 (3755) 11,260 (5067) 6,141 (2763) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,006 (5403) 12,006 (5403) 24,009 (10 804) 18,276 (8224) 20,233 (9105) 11,547 (5196) 14,085 (6338) 8,131 (3659) 11,153 (5019) 6,048 (2722) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 23,108 (10 399) 23,108 (10 399) 28,900 (13 005) 18,454 (8304) 20,240 (9108) 11,553 (5199) 14,082 (6337) 8,127 (3657) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 23,981 (10 791) 23,981 (10 791) 25,644 (11 540) 18,899 (8505) 19,306 (8688) 11,835 (5326) With 24-in. (600 mm) shoes and 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 6,263 (2818) 6,263 (2818) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 9,260 (4167) 9,260 (4167) 9,060 (4077) 6,938 (3122) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 16,844 (7580) 16,844 (7580) 12,867 (5790) 12,867 (5790) 11,059 (4977) 9,402 (4231) 10,174 (4578) 6,682 (3007) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 24,398 (10 979) 19,793 (8907) 16,575 (7459) 12,731 (5729) 13,119 (5904) 8,845 (3980) 11,328 (5098) 6,382 (2872) Ground Line 28,839 (12 978) 18,556 (8350) 19,556 (8800) 11,940 (5373) 14,962 (6733) 8,376 (3769) 10,638 (4787) 6,116 (2752) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 13,137 (5912) 13,137 (5912) 29,227 (13 152) 18,165 (8174) 20,085 (9038) 11,515 (5182) 14,041 (6318) 8,078 (3635) 10,454 (4704) 5,947 (2676) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 20,410 (9185) 20,410 (9185) 29,737 (13 382) 18,194 (8187) 20,240 (9108) 11,401 (5130) 13,932 (6269) 7,979 (3591) 10,732 (4829) 5,940 (2673) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 23,981 (10 791) 23,981 (10 791) 27,435 (12 346) 18,518 (8333) 20,363 (9163) 11,558 (5201) 14,089 (6340) 8,121 (3654) 20 ft. ( 6.10 m) 30,691 (13 811) 30,691 (13 811) 22,371 (10 067) 19,202 (8641) 16,362 (7363) 12,074 (5433) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes and 10-ft. 1-in. (3.10 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 9,622 (4330) 9,622 (4330) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 10,592 (4766) 10,592 (4766) 8,564 (3854) 7,079 (3186) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 20,434 (9195) 20,434 (9195) 14,674 (6603) 13,876 (6244) 12,276 (5524) 9,584 (4313) 11,188 (5035) 6,879 (3096) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 25,858 (11 636) 19,775 (8899) 18,130 (8159) 12,921 (5814) 14,163 (6373) 9,082 (4087) 11,313 (5091) 6,626 (2982) Ground Line 22,072 (9932) 19,051 (8573) 20,617 (9278) 12,282 (5527) 14,872 (6692) 8,688 (3910) 11,085 (4988) 6,417 (2888) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 12,006 (5403) 12,006 (5403) 24,009 (10 804) 18,949 (8527) 21,723 (9775) 12,002 (5401) 14,635 (6586) 8,475 (3814) 10,984 (4943) 6,324 (2846) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 23,108 (10 399) 23,108 (10 399) 28,900 (13 005) 19,127 (8607) 21,424 (9641) 12,008 (5404) 14,631 (6584) 8,471 (3812) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 23,981 (10 791) 23,981 (10 791) 25,644 (11 540) 19,573 (8808) 19,306 (8688) 12,290 (5531) With 32-in. (800 mm) shoes and 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm 20 ft. (6.10 m) 6,263 (2818) 6,263 (2818) 15 ft. (4.57 m) 9,260 (4167) 9,260 (4167) 9,060 (4077) 7,214 (3246) 10 ft. (3.05 m) 16,844 (7580) 16,844 (7580) 12,867 (5790) 12,867 (5790) 11,059 (4977) 9,745 (4385) 10,174 (4578) 6,958 (3131) 5 ft. (1.52 m) 24,398 (10 979) 20,466 (9210) 16,575 (7459) 13,186 (5934) 13,119 (5904) 9,189 (4135) 11,328 (5098) 6,658 (2996) Ground Line 28,839 (12 978) 19,229 (8653) 19,556 (8800) 12,395 (5578) 14,962 (6733) 8,720 (3924) 11,070 (4982) 6,392 (2876) 5 ft. ( 1.52 m) 13,137 (5912) 13,137 (5912) 29,227 (13 152) 18,839 (8478) 21,254 (9564) 11,970 (5387) 14,591 (6566) 8,421 (3789) 10,887 (4899) 6,223 (2800) 10 ft. ( 3.05 m) 20,410 (9185) 20,410 (9185) 29,737 (13 382) 18,867 (8490) 20,240 (9108) 11,856 (5335) 14,481 (6516) 8,323 (3745) 10,732 (4829) 6,216 (2797) 15 ft. ( 4.57 m) 23,981 (10 791) 23,981 (10 791) 27,435 (12 346) 19,191 (8636) 20,363 (9163) 12,013 (5406) 15,514 (6936) 8,464 (3809) 20 ft. ( 6.10 m) 30,691 (13 811) 30,691 (13 811) 22,371 (10 067) 19,876 (8944) 16,362 (7363) 12,529 (5638) 230LC BUCKETS A full line of buckets is offered to meet a wide variety of applications. The buckets have an adjustable bushing for side clearance, with the exception of the ditching bucket. Tooth selection includes either the John Deere Fanggs, Standard, Tiger, Twin Tiger, Abrasion panel, or Flare tooth, or the ESCO (Vertalok) Standard, Tiger, Twin Tiger, or Flare tooth. Replaceable cutting edges are available through John Deere parts. Optional side cutters add 6 inches (150 mm) to bucket widths. Bucket Bucket Bucket Arm Dig Force Arm Dig Force Arm Dig Force Bucket Type Bucket Width Capacity* Weight Dig Force 7 ft. 7 in. (2.32 m) 9 ft. 9 in. (2.96 m) 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) Tip Radius No. Teeth in. mm cu. yd. m 3 lb. kg lb. kn lb. kn lb. kn lb. kn in. mm General-Purpose 24 600 0.95 0.73 1,453 659 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 3 Plate Lip 30 750 1.20 0.92 1,731 785 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 4 36 900 1.48 1.13 1,845 836 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 5 42 1065 1.38 1.06 1,785 809 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 5 42 1065 1.75 1.34 1,966 891 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 5 48 1220 2.03 1.55 2,068 938 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 6 Heavy-Duty 30 750 0.95 0.73 1,930 876 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 4 Plate Lip 36 900 1.16 0.89 2,075 942 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 5 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,195 997 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 5 48 1220 1.60 1.22 2,359 1071 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 6 54 1370 1.82 1.39 2,507 1138 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 7 Heavy-Duty 24 600 0.92 0.70 1,765 800 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 3 High Capacity 30 750 1.20 0.92 2,010 911 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 4 36 900 1.48 1.13 2,133 967 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 4 42 1065 1.75 1.34 2,279 1033 29,890 133.0 29,325 130.4 23,555 104.8 20,480 91.1 62.5 1588 5 Severe-Duty 36 900 1.16 0.89 1,921 871 34,280 152.5 30,940 137.6 24,655 109.7 21,315 94.8 54.5 1384 5 Cast Lip 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,119 961 34,280 152.5 30,940 137.6 24,655 109.7 21,315 94.8 54.5 1384 6 Severe-Duty 30 750 0.95 0.73 2,080 943 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 4 Plate Lip 36 900 1.16 0.89 2,179 988 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 4 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,345 1063 33,065 147.1 30,520 135.8 24,370 108.4 21,100 93.9 56.5 1435 5 Ditching 60 1500 1.34 1.02 1,562 708 39,750 176.8 32,620 145.1 25,780 114.7 22,160 98.6 47.0 1194 0 72 1800 1.66 1.27 1,759 797 39,750 176.8 32,620 145.1 25,780 114.7 22,160 98.6 47.0 1194 0 *All capacities are SAE heaped ratings.

270LC BUCKETS A full line of buckets is offered to meet a wide variety of applications. The buckets have an adjustable bushing for side clearance, with the exception of the ditching bucket. Tooth selection includes either the John Deere Fanggs, Standard, Tiger, Twin Tiger, Abrasion panel, or Flare tooth, or the ESCO (Vertalok) Standard, Tiger, Twin Tiger, or Flare tooth. Replaceable cutting edges are available through John Deere parts. Optional side cutters add 6 inches (150 mm) to bucket widths. Bucket Bucket Bucket Arm Dig Force Arm Dig Force Bucket Type Bucket Width Capacity* Weight Dig Force 10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m) 12 ft. 4 in. (3.75 m) Tip Radius No. Teeth in. mm cu. yd. m 3 lb. kg lb. kn lb. kn lb. kn in. mm General-Purpose 24 600 0.95 0.73 1,453 659 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 3 Plate Lip 30 750 1.20 0.92 1,731 785 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 4 36 900 1.48 1.13 1,845 836 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 5 42 1065 1.38 1.06 1,785 809 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 5 42 1065 1.75 1.34 1,966 891 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 5 48 1220 2.03 1.55 2,068 938 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 6 Heavy-Duty 30 750 0.95 0.73 1,930 876 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 4 Plate Lip 36 900 1.16 0.89 2,075 942 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 5 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,195 997 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 5 48 1220 1.60 1.22 2,359 1071 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 6 54 1370 1.82 1.39 2,507 1138 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 7 Heavy-Duty 24 600 0.92 0.70 1,765 800 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 3 High Capacity 30 750 1.20 0.92 2,010 911 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 4 36 900 1.48 1.13 2,133 967 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 4 42 1065 1.75 1.34 2,279 1033 33,500 149.2 24,700 110.0 21,600 96.0 62.5 1588 5 Severe-Duty 36 900 1.16 0.89 1,921 871 38,420 171.1 25,820 115.0 22,453 100.0 54.5 1384 5 Cast Lip 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,119 961 38,420 171.1 25,820 115.0 22,453 100.0 54.5 1384 6 Severe-Duty 30 750 0.95 0.73 2,080 943 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 4 Plate Lip 36 900 1.16 0.89 2,179 988 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 4 42 1065 1.38 1.06 2,345 1063 37,059 165.1 25,530 113.7 22,234 99.0 56.5 1435 5 Ditching 60 1500 1.34 1.02 1,562 708 44,552 198.4 26,965 120.1 23,317 103.9 47.0 1194 0 72 1800 1.66 1.27 1,759 797 44,552 198.4 26,965 120.1 23,317 103.9 47.0 1194 0 *All capacities are SAE heaped ratings. BUCKET SELECTION CHART 230LC 270LC General-Purpose Heavy-Duty General-Purpose Heavy-Duty Bucket* Bucket* Bucket* Bucket* Material (loose weight) Wood chips 700 lb./cu. yd. (420 kg/m 3 )...7.0 cu. yd. (5.4 m 3 ) 8.0 cu. yd. (6.2 m 3 ) Peat, dry 750 lb./cu. yd. (440 kg/m 3 )...6.0 cu. yd. (4.6 m 3 ) 7.0 cu. yd. (5.4 m 3 ) Cinders 950 lb./cu. yd. (560 kg/m 3 )...4.25 cu. yd. (3.2 m 3 ) 5.0 cu. yd. (3.9 m 3 ) Peat, wet 1,170 lb./cu. yd. (690 kg/m 3 )...3.75 cu. yd. (2.9 m 3 ) 4.5 cu. yd. (3.5 m 3 ) Topsoil 1,600 lb./cu. yd. (950 kg/m 3 )...2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m 3 ) 3.25 cu. yd. (2.5 m 3 ) Coal 1,780 lb./cu. yd. (1050 kg/m 3 )...2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 m 3 ) 3.25 cu. yd. (2.5 m 3 ) Caliche 2,100 lb./cu. yd. (1250 kg/m 3 )...1.25 1.75 cu. yd. 1.13 1.5 cu. yd. 1.5 2.0 cu. yd. 1.25 2.0 cu. yd. (1.0 1.3 m 3 ) (0.9 1.1 m 3 ) (1.2 1.5 m 3 ) (1.0 1.5 m 3 ) Earth, loam 2,100 lb./cu. yd. (1250 kg/m 3 )...1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.25 cu. yd. (1.7 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) Shale 2,250 lb./cu. yd. (1330 kg/m 3 )...1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.25 cu. yd. (1.7 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) Sand, dry 2,400 lb./cu. yd. (1420 kg/m 3 )...1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.25 cu. yd. (1.7 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) Clay, dry 2,500 lb./cu. yd. (1480 kg/m 3 )...1.25 1.75 cu. yd. 1.38 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 1.5 2.0 cu. yd. 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) (1.0 1.3 m 3 ) (1.2 1.5 m 3 ) Earth, dry 2,550 lb./cu. yd. (1510 kg/m 3 )...1.25 1.63 cu. yd. 1.38 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 1.5 2.0 cu. yd. 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) (1.0 1.2 m 3 ) (1.2 1.5 m 3 ) Limestone, broken or crushed 2,600 lb./ cu. yd. (1540 kg/m 3 )...1.13 1.63 cu. yd. 1.0 1.38 cu. yd. 1.5 2.0 cu. yd. 1.38 1.75 cu. yd. (0.9 1.2 m 3 ) (0.8 1.0 m 3 ) (1.2 1.5 m 3 ) (1.1 1.3 m 3 ) Earth, wet 2,700 lb./cu. yd. (1600 kg/m 3 )...1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) Clay, wet 2,800 lb./cu. yd. (1660 kg/m 3 )...1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) Rock, granite, blasted and broken 2,800 lb./cu. yd. (1660 kg/m 3 )...1.5 1.75 cu. yd. 1.25 1.5 cu. yd. 1.75 2.0 cu. yd. 1.5 1.75 cu. yd. (1.1 1.3 m 3 ) (1.0 1.1 m 3 ) (1.3 1.5 m 3 ) (1.2 1.3 m 3 ) Sand, moist 2,850 lb./cu. yd. (1690 kg/m 3 )...1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) Sand and gravel, dry 2,900 lb./cu. yd. (1720 kg/m 3 )...1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) 1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 2.0 cu. yd. (1.5 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) Sand, wet 3,100 lb./cu. yd. (1840 kg/m 3 )...1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 1.38 cu. yd. (1.0 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) Sand and gravel, wet 3,400 lb./cu. yd. (2020 kg/m 3 )...1.5 cu. yd. (1.1 m 3 ) 1.38 cu. yd. (1.0 m 3 ) 1.75 cu. yd. (1.3 m 3 ) 1.63 cu. yd. (1.2 m 3 ) *Contact your John Deere dealer for optimum bucket and attachment selections. These recommendations are for general conditions and average use. Larger buckets may be possible for flat and level operations, less compacted materials, and volume loading applications such as mass excavation applications in ideal conditions. Smaller buckets are recommended for adverse conditions such as off-level applications and uneven surfaces. Bucket capacity indicated is SAE heaped. 19

A D D I T I O N A L E Q U I P M E N T 230LC 270LC ENGINE Auto-idle system Automatic belt tension device Batteries (two 12 volt), 180-min. reserve capacity Coolant recovery tank Dual element dry-type air filter Enclosed fan guard Conforms to SAE J1308 Engine coolant to 34 F ( 37 C) Fuel/water separator Full-flow oil filter Isolation mounted John Deere vertical spin-on fuel filter Key start switch with electric fuel shutoff Oil-to-coolant engine oil cooler Radiator trash screen Turbocharger air cooler Underhood muffler with vertical curved end exhaust stack Electric ether starting aid Engine coolant heater HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Anti-drift valve for boom down, arm in Auxiliary hydraulic valve section Spring-applied, hydraulically released automatic swing brake Auxiliary hydraulic lines Auxiliary pilot and electric controls Hydraulic filter restriction indicator kit Load-lowering control device Single-pedal propel control UNDERCARRIAGE Planetary drive Propel motor shields Track guides, front idler and center Triple semi-grouser shoes, 24 in. (600 mm) Triple semi-grouser shoes, 28 in. (700 mm) Triple semi-grouser shoes, 32 in. (800 mm) Two-speed propel with automatic shift Upper carrier rollers (2) UPPERSTRUCTURE Right- and left-hand mirrors Vandal locks with ignition key Cab door Fuel cap Service doors 230LC 270LC FRONT ATTACHMENTS Bucket-to-arm clearance adjustable bushing (except ditching bucket) Centralized lubrication system Dirt seals on all bucket pins No-boom-arm option Arm, 7 ft. 7 in. (2.32 m) Arm, 9 ft. 9 in. (2.96 m) Arm, 10 ft. 2 in. (3.10 m) Arm, 11 ft. 10 in. (3.61 m) Arm, 12 ft. 4 in. (3.75 m) Attachment quick couplers Boom cylinder with plumbing to mainframe for no-boom-arm option Bucket Ditching General purpose General purpose, high capacity Heavy duty Heavy duty, high capacity Severe duty, cast lip Severe duty, plate lip Side cutters and teeth Laser depth systems Material clamps Super-long fronts OPERATOR S STATION Adjustable independent control positions (levers-to-seat, seat-to-pedals) AM/FM radio Built-in Operator s Manual storage compartment and manual Coat hook Deluxe suspension cloth seat with adjustable armrests Floor mat Front windshield wiper with intermittent speeds Gauges (illuminated) Engine coolant Fuel Heater, 20,000 Btu/hr. (5.9 kw) with blower fan Hinged roof panel Horn, electric Hourmeter, electric 230LC 270LC Hydraulic shutoff lever, all controls Hydraulic warm-up control Interior light Mode selectors (illuminated) Power modes four Travel modes two with automatic shift Work modes four Monitor system with alarm features Auto-idle indicator light Engine air cleaner restriction indicator light Engine coolant temperature indicator light with audible alarm Engine oil pressure indicator light with audible alarm Fluid level Engine coolant level indicator light Engine oil level indicator light Hydraulic oil level indicator light Low alternator charge indicator light Low fuel indicator light Hydraulic oil filter restriction indicator light Motion alarm with cancel switch Conforms to SAE J994 Power boost switch on right control lever Propel pedals and levers SAE two lever control pattern Seat belt, 2 in. (51 mm) Seat belt, 3 in. (76 mm) Sound suppression Tinted glass 24- to 12-volt D.C. radio convertors Air conditioning Alternate pilot control pattern Defroster fan Window vandal protection covers ELECTRICAL Blade-type multi-fused circuits By-pass start safety cover on starter Positive terminal battery covers LIGHTS Work lights Halogen, 33,000 candlepower (375,757 lux) One mounted on boom One mounted on frame KEY: Standard equipment Optional or special equipment See your John Deere dealer for further information. THE JDAdvantEDGE JDAdvantEdge is a wealth of support programs, parts systems, and dealer resources, all designed to give you the edge. This package of special benefits is a major reason why John Deere offers the best value for your equipment dollar. Best parts support Twelve regional parts depots in North America and others around the world put parts support near your job no matter where in the world it is. A computerized FLASH TM parts locating system linking these depots to dealerships can find out-of-stock parts in a hurry and get them into your hands fast usually within 24 hours. Best service backup Dealer service technicians are regularly schooled, at our modern facility in Davenport, Iowa, or by professionals in the field, to diagnose quickly and repair efficiently. If they re stumped, a phone call to DTAC (Dealer Technical Assistance Center) puts them in touch with a staff of pros at the factory who help them find a solution quickly. Best dealers Your John Deere dealer is an important contributor to the JDAdvant- Edge. He or she is committed to being the best equipment supplier you can work with. This is a dollars-and-cents commitment in parts inventory, in service facilities, in field-service trucks. It s a sweat-and-blood commitment in dedicated, skilled, and highly trained and motivated personnel in each and every department at the dealership. But what sets John Deere dealers apart from all the rest is something more, a factor somewhat difficult to measure a caring attitude, and a sincere desire to be the best at meeting the needs of each individual customer. John Deere Finance Plans Whether you rent, lease, or buy John Deere equipment, your dealer can explain the John Deere options available. One-stop options that let you free up operating capital, keep other lines of credit open. More solid benefits of the JDAdvantEdge. Best protection In addition to the new equipment warranty that meets or exceeds the competition, SECURE extended coverage, an optional service product for John Deere equipment, is available for repair coverage after the warranty concludes. Full machine or power train coverage is available for a variety of time periods to meet your needs. Consult your dealer for availability and details. 20 DKAX230LC Litho in U.S.A. (97-06) Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner, exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan, at standard conditions per SAE J1349 and DIN 6270B, using No. 2-D fuel at 35 API gravity. No derating is required up to 10,000 ft. (3050 m) altitude. Gross power is without cooling fan. Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with PCSA and SAE standards. Except where otherwise noted, these specifications are based on units with 32-in. (800 mm) triple grouser shoes, full fuel tank, and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator; a 230LC unit with 11-ft. 10-in. (3.61 m) arm and 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.38-cu. yd. (1.06 m 3 ) bucket; and a 270LC unit with 12-ft. 4-in. (3.75 m) arm and 42-in. (1065 mm) 1.75-cu. yd. (1.34 m 3 ) bucket. SAFETY live with it