JOHN DEERE 230 LC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The John Deere 230 LC hydraulic excavator is a mid-size construction machine designed for versatile digging and loading applications. It features a turbocharged John Deere 6068H engine with a displacement of 414 cubic inches (6.8 L) that delivers a net power of 170 hp (127 kW) at 2100 rpm and a maximum torque of 528 lb-ft (716 Nm) at 1400 rpm. The operating weight is approximately 52,410 lbs (23,772 kg), with a fuel capacity of 82 gallons and hydraulic system fluid capacity of 71 gallons, supporting a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 54 gpm at a relief valve pressure of 4980 psi. This excavator offers three boom/stick configurations: Option 1 provides a max cutting height of 30.9 ft and max digging depth of 20.4 ft; Option 2 extends these to 31.6 ft and 22.5 ft respectively; and Option 3 maximizes reach with a 32.8 ft cutting height and 24.5 ft digging depth. Maximum loading heights range from 21.5 ft to 23.4 ft, and horizontal reach along ground can extend up to 34.9 ft. Shipping dimensions vary slightly between options, with shipping heights near 10.2 to 10.9 ft and lengths around 33.3 to 33.7 ft. The undercarriage includes 51 shoes per side with 24-inch wide tracks, an 8.5 ft track gauge, and a ground clearance of 1.5 ft. The machine has a drawbar pull of 42,420 lbs, a max travel speed of 3.4 mph, and delivers a swing speed up to 13.5 rpm with swing torque near 49,915 lb-ft. The standard bucket capacity is 1.4 cubic yards, optimized for a range of materials, supported by a compact tail swing radius of 9.7 ft and a width across tracks of 10.5 ft, making it suitable for moderate to tight working environments. Electrical and hydraulic systems operate at 24 volts and maintain high reliability and efficiency for demanding excavation tasks.