SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 490 vs Caterpillar 311C U
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 490 and the Caterpillar 311C U. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 49056 kW (75 HP)
Caterpillar 311C U59 kW (79 HP)
Weight
John Deere 49011503 kg (25360 lbs)
Caterpillar 311C U11980 kg (26411 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 49011503 kg (25360 lbs)
Caterpillar 311C U11980 kg (26411 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 490 Mid-Size Excavators | Caterpillar 311C U Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 11503 kg (25360 lbs) | 11980 kg (26411 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 56 kW (75 HP) | 59 kW (79 HP) |
| Overall Width | 271.3 cm (106.8 in.) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) |
| Net Power | 56 kW (75 HP) | 59 kW (79 HP) |
| Gross Power | 59.9 kW (80.3 HP) | 62.9 kW (84.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 117 LPM (31.7 GPM) | 216 LPM (57.1 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 159.7 l (42.2 gal) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 176 Bar (2550 psi) | 343 Bar (4975 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 11503 kg (25360 lbs) | 11980 kg (26411 lbs) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Max Torque | 287.4 Nm (212.0 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 23.5 l (6.2 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 249.8 l (66.0 gal) | — |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 14.4 l (3.8 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Displacement | 3916.5 cc (239 cu. in.) | 4250.8 cc (259 cu. in.) |
| Alternator | 42 A | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Digging Depth | — | 561 cm (221 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | — | 561 cm (221 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | — | 579.1 cm (228.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | — | 810.8 cm (319.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | — | 496.8 cm (195.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | — | 691.9 cm (272.4 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 3139.4 cm (1236.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | — | 0.5 m2 (0.7 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) |
| Engine Make | — | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | — | 3064 T |
| Max Travel Speed | — | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Shoe Size | — | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.