The John Deere 230C LC is a mid-size hydraulic excavator engineered for versatile construction and excavation applications. This 23-metric-ton machine features a powerful 6-cylinder PowerTech engine displacing 414 cubic inches (6.8L) with a turbocharger and air-to-air cooling system, delivering 169 net horsepower at 2,100 rpm and maximum torque of 516.3 lb-ft at 1,400 rpm. The excavator offers two boom/stick configurations: Option 1 provides a maximum digging depth of 22.5 feet and 32.8-foot ground reach, while Option 2 extends capabilities to 24.6-foot digging depth and 34.9-foot reach, with respective cutting heights of 31.6 and 32.8 feet. The standard reference bucket capacity is 1.4 cubic yards, with a range from 1.0 to 2.1 cubic yards depending on application requirements. Dimensionally, the unit measures 33.3-33.5 feet in shipping length, 11.2 feet wide at track extremities, and 10.2-10.9 feet in shipping height, with a ground clearance of 1.6 feet and tail swing radius of 9.7 feet. The hydraulic system operates at 1,980 psi relief pressure with a 55 gpm pump flow capacity and 66.1-gallon fluid reservoir. Powered by a 100-gallon fuel tank and 24-volt electrical system with 45-amp alternator output, the excavator features a swing speed of 14.3 rpm and maximum travel speed of 3.4 mph. The undercarriage includes 32-inch shoes with 51 shoes per side, 9 track rollers per side, and 2 carrier rollers per side, generating 5.3 psi ground pressure and 44,420 pounds of drawbar pull.