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Caterpillar 235 vs John Deere 890A

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 235 and the John Deere 890A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 235145 kW (195 HP)
John Deere 890A157 kW (210 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 23538297 kg (84431 lbs)
John Deere 890A38555 kg (85000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 23538297 kg (84431 lbs)
John Deere 890A38555 kg (85000 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 235Caterpillar 235Mid-Size ExcavatorsJohn Deere 890AJohn Deere 890AMid-Size Excavators
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight38297 kg (84431 lbs)38555 kg (85000 lbs)
Horsepower145 kW (195 HP)157 kW (210 HP)
Digging Depth689 cm (271 in.)—
Max Digging Depth689 cm (271 in.)—
Max Loading Height627.9 cm (247.2 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1069.8 cm (421.2 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth472.4 cm (186.0 in.)—
Track Length6065.5 cm (2388.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground506.0 cm (199.2 in.)—
Ground Clearance54.9 cm (21.6 in.)—
Tail Swing Radius332.2 cm (130.8 in.)—
Overall Width362.7 cm (142.8 in.)365.8 cm (144.0 in.)
Engine MakeCaterpillar—
Engine Model3306—
Net Power145 kW (195 HP)157 kW (210 HP)
Gross Power153.8 kW (206.3 HP)165.0 kW (221.3 HP)
Rated Power2000 RPM2100 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity719 LPM (190.3 GPM)189 LPM (50 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure69 Bar (1000 psi)200 Bar (2900 psi)
Operating Weight38297 kg (84431 lbs)38555 kg (85000 lbs)
Max Travel Speed2.4 km (1.5 mph)—
Cab Height341.4 cm (134.4 in.)—
Fuel Capacity397.1 l (104.9 gal)484.5 l (128.0 gal)
Displacement10500.8 cc (641 cu. in.)10143.6 cc (619 cu. in.)
Shoe Size76.2 cm (30.0 in.)—
Max Cutting Height947.9 cm (373.2 in.)—
Track Gauge271.3 cm (106.8 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance112.8 cm (44.4 in.)—
Drawbar Pull26.808 kg (59100 lbs)—
Overall Length—1210.1 cm (476.4 in.)
Hydraulic System Capacity—348.3 l (92.0 gal)
Swing Speed—5.5 RPM
Aspiration—Turbocharged, aftercooled
Max Torque—888.1 Nm (655.0 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity—71.9 l (19.0 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity—35.2 l (9.3 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity—136.3 l (36.0 gal)
Operating Voltage—Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator—42 A
Torque Power—1300 RPM

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