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John Deere 490E Specs
John Deere 490E mid-size excavator specifications: excavator type Mid-Size Excavator, weight 12147 kg, horsepower 63 kW, digging depth 558 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | |
| Weight | 12147 kg | 26780 lbs |
| Horsepower | 63 kW | 85 HP |
| Digging Depth | 558 cm | 220 in. |
| Max Digging Depth | 558 cm | 220 in. |
| Max Loading Height | 612.6 cm | 241.2 in. |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 813.8 cm | 320.4 in. |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 499.9 cm | 196.8 in. |
| Overall Length | 759.0 cm | 298.8 in. |
| Track Length | 3474.7 cm | 1368.0 in. |
| Length of Track on Ground | 289.6 cm | 114.0 in. |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.5 m2 | 0.7 cu yds |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m2 | 1.6 cu yds |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 | 0.4 cu yds |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm | 18.0 in. |
| Tail Swing Radius | 213.4 cm | 84.0 in. |
| Overall Width | 271.3 cm | 106.8 in. |
| Engine Make | John Deere | |
| Engine Model | 4045 T | |
| Net Power | 63 kW | 85 HP |
| Gross Power | 67 kw | 90 hp |
| Rated Power | 2200 RPM | |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 197 LPM | 52.3 GPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 134.0 l | 35.4 gal |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar | 4980 psi |
| Operating Weight | 12147 kg | 26780 lbs |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.5 km | 3.4 mph |
| Swing Speed | 11 RPM | |
| Cab Height | 271.3 cm | 106.8 in. |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Max Torque | 341.7 Nm | 252.0 ft-lbs |
| Cooling Capacity | 15.1 l | 4.0 gal |
| Fuel Capacity | 249.8 l | 66.0 gal |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 2.6 l | 0.7 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 l | 3.5 gal |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | |
| Ground Pressure | 27.6 kPa | 4.0 psi |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 1 | |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 | |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 44 | |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc | 276 cu. in. |
| Shoe Size | 70.1 cm | 27.6 in. |
| Max Cutting Height | 853.4 cm | 336.0 in. |
| Alternator | 45 A | |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm | 79.2 in. |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 91.4 cm | 36.0 in. |
| Torque Power | 1300 RPM | |
| Drawbar Pull | 9.616 kg | 21200 lbs |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
