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John Deere 270 LC vs Volvo EC240B

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 270 LC and the Volvo EC240B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 270 LC134 kW (180 HP)
Volvo EC240B133 kW (179 HP)
Weight
John Deere 270 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
Volvo EC240B24200 kg (53352 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 270 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
Volvo EC240B24200 kg (53352 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 270 LCJohn Deere 270 LCMid-Size ExcavatorsVolvo EC240BVolvo EC240BMid-Size Excavators
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight23773 kg (52410 lbs)24200 kg (53352 lbs)
Horsepower134 kW (180 HP)133 kW (179 HP)
Digging Depth725 cm (286 in.)607 cm (239 in.)
Max Digging Depth725 cm (286 in.)607 cm (239 in.)
Max Loading Height707.1 cm (278.4 in.)801.6 cm (315.6 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1051.6 cm (414.0 in.)972.3 cm (382.8 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth612.6 cm (241.2 in.)—
Overall Length1030.2 cm (405.6 in.)1011.9 cm (398.4 in.)
Track Length4815.8 cm (1896.0 in.)4633.0 cm (1824.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground402.3 cm (158.4 in.)387.1 cm (152.4 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity1.4 m2 (1.8 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance51.8 cm (20.4 in.)48.8 cm (19.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius295.7 cm (116.4 in.)295.7 cm (116.4 in.)
Overall Width341.4 cm (134.4 in.)—
Engine MakeJohn Deere—
Engine Model6068 H—
Net Power134 kW (180 HP)133 kW (179 HP)
Gross Power142.7 kW (191.3 HP)141.9 kW (190.3 HP)
Rated Power2150 RPM—
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity208 LPM (55 GPM)458 LPM (121.6 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity268.8 l (71.0 gal)—
Relief Valve Pressure137 Bar (1980 psi)343 Bar (4975 psi)
Operating Weight23773 kg (52410 lbs)24200 kg (53352 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.1 km (3.2 mph)—
Swing Speed10.6 RPM—
Cab Height304.8 cm (120.0 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque542.1 Nm (399.8 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)—
Fuel Capacity310.4 l (82.0 gal)—
Swing Drive Capacity13.2 l (3.5 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity19.3 l (5.1 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Ground Pressure33.1 kPa (4.8 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side2—
Number of Track Rollers per Side9—
Number of Shoes per Side50—
Displacement6784.2 cc (414 cu. in.)—
Shoe Size81.3 cm (32.0 in.)60.2 cm (23.7 in.)
Max Cutting Height999.7 cm (393.6 in.)—
Alternator45 A—
Track Gauge259.1 cm (102.0 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance118.9 cm (46.8 in.)—
Torque Power1400 RPM—
Drawbar Pull22.911 kg (50510 lbs)—

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