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FeatureJohn Deere 490ExcavatorCaterpillar 311C UExcavator
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight11503 kg11980 kg
Horsepower56 kW59 kW
Overall Width271.3 cm249.9 cm
Net Power56 kW59 kW
Gross Power59.9 kW62.9 kW
Rated Power2200 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity117 LPM216 LPM
Hydraulic System Capacity159.7 l—
Relief Valve Pressure176 Bar343 Bar
Operating Weight11503 kg11980 kg
AspirationTurbocharged—
Max Torque287.4 Nm—
Cooling Capacity23.5 l—
Fuel Capacity249.8 l—
Swing Drive Capacity3.0 l—
Engine Oil Capacity14.4 l—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 V—
Displacement3916.5 cc4250.8 cc
Alternator42 A—
Torque Power1400 RPM—
Digging Depth—561 cm
Max Digging Depth—561 cm
Max Loading Height—579.1 cm
Max Reach Along Ground—810.8 cm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—496.8 cm
Overall Length—691.9 cm
Track Length—3139.4 cm
Length of Track on Ground—262.1 cm
Reference Bucket Capacity—0.5 m2
Ground Clearance—45.7 cm
Tail Swing Radius—176.8 cm
Engine Make—Caterpillar
Engine Model—3064 T
Max Travel Speed—5.6 km
Shoe Size—50.0 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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