Features
Operator Essentials

Conventional lever-operated mechanical controls arranged in an ergonomic antler-rack configuration and centralized machine-function switches provide for intuitive use. Auto-Shift Plus automatically shifts through roading gears without the need to use the inching pedal.
Foundational Circle Options

John Deere offers three circle options for motor graders: the premium circle, which boosts torque and speed while requiring minimal service; the single input circle for lighter‑load applications; and the dual input circle for heavier‑load use and improved gearbox durability. An optional slip clutch (standard on the premium circle) protects key components when the moldboard hits an immovable object.
Simple and Practical Maintenance

All daily service points are grouped on the left side of the machine for convenient ground-level access. On the right, periodic-service points including the engine oil, hydraulic, transmission, differential, and fuel filter bank are within easy reach. Cooling package minus stacked coolers plus hinged swing-out fan simplifies core cleanout.
Specifications
Engine
| Non-Road Emission Standards | EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V |
| Manufacturer And Model | John Deere PowerTech™ PSS 9.0L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 9 L |
| Displacement | 548 cu in. |
| Net Engine Power Gear 1 | 164 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 1 | 220 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 2 | 172 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 2 | 230 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 3 | 183 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 3 | 245 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 4 | 187 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 4 | 250 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 5 | 194 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 5 | 260 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 6 | 201 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 6 | 270 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 7 | 205 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 7 | 275 hp |
| Net Engine Power Gear 8 | 205 kW |
| Net Engine Power Gear 8 | 275 hp |
| Net Peak Torque | 1379 Nm |
| Net Peak Torque | 1017 lb-ft |
| Net Torque Rise | 50 % |
| Aspiration | Series turbocharged, charge-air cooled |
| Lubrication | Full-flow spin-on filter and integral cooler |
| Air Cleaner With Restriction Indicator | Dual element, dry |
Powertrain
| Six Wheel Drive | Automatic dual-path hydrostatic drive; increases tractive effort and front-end control; includes separate left and right systems with variable-displacement pumps, axial-piston wheel motors, and freewheel at transport speeds; operator-selectable 15-position rotary aggressiveness control and inching capability down to 0 mph; precision mode (propelled by front wheels only) |
| Six Wheel Drive Effective Gears | 1–7 forward and reverse |
| Precision Mode Effective Gears | 1–3 forward only |
| Precision Mode Operating Speeds | 8 km/h |
| Precision Mode Operating Speeds | 5 mph |
| Hydrostatic Pumps (2) Each | 60 cm³ |
| Hydrostatic Pumps (2) Each | 3.7 cu in. |
| Wheel Motors | 60 cm³ |
| Wheel Motors | 3.7 cu in. |
| Final Reduction | 38.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Direct-drive John Deere PowerShift Plus™, modulated shift-on-the-go, Event-Based Shifting (EBS), inching pedal; independent transmission reservoir with separate filtration and cooling system |
| Transmission Gears Forward | 8 |
| Transmission Gears Reverse | 8 |
| Maximum Travel Speeds | No tire slip at 2,180 rpm, 14.0-R24 tires |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 1 | 4 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 1 | 2.5 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 2 | 5.6 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 2 | 3.5 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 3 | 7.7 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 3 | 4.8 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 4 | 10.9 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 4 | 6.8 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 5 | 16.4 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 5 | 10.2 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 6 | 23.2 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 6 | 14.4 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 7 | 32.3 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 7 | 20.1 mph |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 8 | 45.5 km/h |
| Maximum Travel Speeds Gear 8 | 28.3 mph |
| Front Axle | Heavy-duty welded fabrication |
| Front Axle Oscillation, Total | 32 degrees |
| Front Axle Wheel Lean Angle, Each Direction | 20 degrees |
| Differentials | Spiral bevel; hydraulically actuated, clutch type can be applied on-the-go; selectable manual or automatic differential lock |
| Steering (All Models Include Steering Wheel) | All-hydraulic power-frame articulation for maneuverability and productivity; crab steering reduces side drift, positions tandems on firm ground, and increases side-slope stability |
| Turning Radius: Front Steer And Articulation | 7.21 m |
| Turning Radius: Front Steer And Articulation | 284 in. |
| Turning Radius: Front Steer And Articulation | 23.67 ft |
| Articulation (Both Right And Left) | 22 degrees |
| Final Drives | Inboard-mounted planetary sealed in cooled, filtered oil |
| Brakes | Foot-controlled, hydraulically operated, multiple wet-disc brakes sealed in pressurized, cooled, filtered oil; both independent systems effective on all 4 tandem wheels |
| Primary And Secondary Brakes | Hydraulically actuated, inboard of tandem pivot, self-adjusting, sealed in cooled and filtered oil, multi-disc (ISO 3450) |
| Parking Brake | Automatically spring applied, hydraulically released, oil cooled, self-adjusting (ISO 3450) |
Option Weights
| 4.27-m x 686-mm x 25-mm Moldboards With 203-mm x 19-mm Cutting Edge And 19-mm Hardware | 261 kg |
| 14-ft x 27-in. x 1-in. Moldboards With 8-in. x 3/4-in. Cutting Edge And 3/4-in. Hardware | 575 lb. |
| Extensions 610 mm Right Or Left | 116 kg |
| Extensions 24 in. Right Or Left | 255 lb. |
| Extensions 686 mm Right Or Left | 120 kg |
| Extensions 27 in. Right Or Left | 265 lb. |
| Overlay End-Bits, Reversible (One Pair) For 152 mm Cutting Edge | 19.5 kg |
| Overlay End-Bits, Reversible (One Pair) For 6 in. Cutting Edge | 43 lb. |
| Overlay End-Bits, Reversible (One Pair) For 203 mm Cutting Edge | 23 kg |
| Overlay End-Bits, Reversible (One Pair) For 8 in. Cutting Edge | 51 lb. |
| Heavy-Duty Dual-Input Circle-Drive Gearbox | 14 kg |
| Heavy-Duty Dual-Input Circle-Drive Gearbox | 31 lb. |
| Circle Drive Slip Clutch | 9 kg |
| Circle Drive Slip Clutch | 20 lb. |
| Standard Circle | 0 kg |
| Standard Circle | 0 lb. |
| Premium Circle | 289 kg |
| Premium Circle | 638 lb. |
| Moldboard Impact-Absorption System | 43 kg |
| Moldboard Impact-Absorption System | 95 lb. |
| Ripper/Scarifier, Rear Mounted With Hitch And Ripper Shanks (3) | 1139 kg |
| Ripper/Scarifier, Rear Mounted With Hitch And Ripper Shanks (3) | 2510 lb. |
| Scarifier Shanks With Teeth, 9 For Rear Ripper/Scarifier | 68 kg |
| Scarifier Shanks With Teeth, 9 For Rear Ripper/Scarifier | 150 lb. |
| Ripper Shanks and Teeth, 2 | 63 kg |
| Ripper Shanks and Teeth, 2 | 139 lb. |
| Rear Counterweight With Integral Rear Hitch | 727 kg |
| Rear Counterweight With Integral Rear Hitch | 1603 lb. |
| Rear Hitch | 54.4 kg |
| Rear Hitch | 120 lb. |
| Push Block, Front | 1338 kg |
| Push Block, Front | 2950 lb. |
| Scarifier, Front Mounted With Teeth (5) | 831 kg |
| Scarifier, Front Mounted With Teeth (5) | 1833 lb. |
| Scarifier, Midmount With 11 Teeth | 1481 kg |
| Scarifier, Midmount With 11 Teeth | 3265 lb. |
| Front Lift Group (Balderson-Style) | 763 kg |
| Front Lift Group (Balderson-Style) | 1682 lb. |
| Opening Front and Side Windows | 14.5 kg |
| Opening Front and Side Windows | 32 lb. |
| Premium Seat, Air Suspension, Heated, Adjustable Arm And Headrests | 13 kg |
| Premium Seat, Air Suspension, Heated, Adjustable Arm And Headrests | 28 lb. |
| Coolant Heater | 4 kg |
| Coolant Heater | 9 lb. |
| Quick Service | 11 kg |
| Quick Service | 24 lb. |
| Secondary Steering | 26 kg |
| Secondary Steering | 58 lb. |
| Fire Extinguisher | 14.5 kg |
| Fire Extinguisher | 32 lb. |
| Lighting Packages - 10 Halogen Lights | 4.5 kg |
| Lighting Packages - 10 Halogen Lights | 10 lb. |
| Lighting Packages - 18 Halogen Lights | 8 kg |
| Lighting Packages - 18 Halogen Lights | 18 lb. |
| Lighting Packages - 18 LED Lights | 7 kg |
| Lighting Packages - 18 LED Lights | 16 lb. |
| High Front Light Bar For Snowplowing | 20 kg |
| High Front Light Bar For Snowplowing | 44 lb. |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve Section And Controls | 7 kg |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve Section And Controls | 15 lb. |
| Hydraulics For Front-Mounted Equipment | 9 kg |
| Hydraulics For Front-Mounted Equipment | 19 lb. |
Wheels And Tires Option 2
| Wheel Size | 17.5R25 on 356-mm (14 in.) Rim |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 2.16 m |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 85 in. |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 587 mm |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 23.1 in. |
Machine Dimensions
| Height To Top Of Cab | 3.18 m |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 10.42 ft |
| Height To Top Of Exhaust | 3.1 m |
| Height To Top Of Exhaust | 10.17 ft |
| Height To Top Of Blade-Lift Cylinders | 3.05 m |
| Height To Top Of Blade-Lift Cylinders | 10 ft |
| Tandem Axle Spacing | 1.54 m |
| Tandem Axle Spacing | 5.08 ft |
| Blade Base | 2.57 m |
| Blade Base | 8.42 ft |
| Wheelbase | 6.16 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.25 ft |
| Overall Length | 8.89 m |
| Overall Length | 29.17 ft |
| Overall Length With Scarifier | 9.69 m |
| Overall Length With Scarifier | 31.75 ft |
| Overall Length With Pushblock And Ripper | 9.99 m |
| Overall Length With Pushblock And Ripper | 32.75 ft |
| Overall Length With Scarifier And Ripper | 10.59 m |
| Overall Length With Scarifier And Ripper | 34.75 ft |
| Overall Length with Front Mounted Blade and Ripper | 10.6 m |
| Overall Length with Front Mounted Blade and Ripper | 34.75 ft |
| Overall Width 14.00-R24 Tires | 2.49 m |
| Overall Width 14.00-R24 Tires | 8.17 ft |
| Overall Width 17.5-R25 Tires | 2.64 m |
| Overall Width 17.5-R25 Tires | 8.67 ft |
Scarifier
| Front Type | V-type toolbar with 2-pitch positions and hydraulic float |
| Midmount Type | Radial linkage, with NeverGrease™ pin joints; V-type manual 3-pitch positions and hydraulic float |
| Front Width Of Cut | 1.2 m |
| Front Width Of Cut | 84 in. |
| Front Width Of Cut | 4 ft |
| Midmount Width Of Cut | 1.19 m |
| Midmount Width Of Cut | 46.7 in. |
| Midmount Width Of Cut | 3.92 ft |
| Front Number Of Shanks/Teeth | 5 |
| Front Number Of Shanks/Teeth (Maximum) | 9 |
| Midmount Number Of Shanks/Teeth | 11 |
| Front Lift Above Ground | 589 mm |
| Front Lift Above Ground | 23.2 in. |
| Midmount Lift Above Ground | 335 mm |
| Midmount Lift Above Ground | 13.2 in. |
| Front Maximum Depth | 335 mm |
| Front Maximum Depth (in.) | 13.2 in. |
| Midmount Maximum Depth | 325 mm |
| Midmount Maximum Depth | 12.8 in. |
| Front Shank Spacing | 146 mm |
| Front Shank Spacing | 5.75 in. |
| Midmount Shank Spacing | 117 mm |
| Midmount Shank Spacing | 4.9 in. |
| Front Shank Size (mm x mm) | 25 x 76 |
| Front Shank Size (in. x in.) | 1 x 3 |
| Midmount Shank Size (mm x mm) | 25 x 76 |
| Midmount Shank Size (in. x in.) | 1 x 3 |
Electrical
| Voltage | 24 V |
| Number Of Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Capacity | 1400 CCA |
| Reserve Capacity | 440 min. |
| Amp Hour Rating | 224 amp-hr |
| Base Alternator Rating | 130 amp |
| Lights | Driving lights; 2 high- and 2 low-beam halogen headlights; front and rear LED turn signals and marker lights; LED brake and hazard warning lights |
Operating Weights
| Front | 4946 kg |
| Front | 10904 lb. |
| Rear | 12086 kg |
| Rear | 26645 lb. |
| Total | 17528 kg |
| Total | 38643 lb. |
Blade Function
| Blade Type | All-hydraulic, industry-standard lever placement of blade-function controls; includes float position; 7 discrete saddle positions |
| Blade Range Lift Above Ground | 490 mm |
| Blade Range Lift Above Ground | 19.3 in. |
| Blade Range Blade Side Shift, Right Or Left | 683 mm |
| Blade Range Blade Side Shift, Right Or Left | 26.9 in. |
| Pitch At Ground Line Forward | 42 degrees |
| Pitch At Ground Line Back | 5 degrees |
| Shoulder Reach Outside Wheels (Frame Straight), Right Or Left | 2083 mm |
| Shoulder Reach Outside Wheels (Frame Straight), Right Or Left | 82 in. |
| Shoulder Reach Outside Wheels (Frame Straight), Right Or Left | 6.83 ft |
| Bank Cut Angle, Right Or Left | 90 degrees |
Mainframe
| Mainframe Types | Welded box construction |
| Width, Minimum | 307 mm |
| Width, Minimum | 12.1 in. |
| Height, Minimum | 307 mm |
| Height, Minimum | 12.1 in. |
| Thickness, Side | 16 mm |
| Thickness, Side | 0.63 in. |
| Thickness, Top And Bottom Plate | 23 mm |
| Thickness, Top And Bottom Plate | 0.89 in. |
Circle
| Circle Type | Welded construction, heat-treated, machined for flatness |
| Standard Circle Diameter | 1524 mm |
| Standard Circle Diameter | 60 in. |
| Premium Circle Diameter | 1524 mm |
| Premium Circle Diameter | 60 in. |
| Standard Circle Rotation | 360 degrees |
| Premium Circle Rotation | 360 degrees |
| Standard Circle Rotation Surface | Quick-change bronze or nylon wear inserts |
| Premium Circle Rotation Surface | Sealed and lubricated roller element slewing bearing |
| Standard Circle Pinion/Ring Gear Connection | Adjustable backlash and open for serviceability |
| Premium Circle Pinion/Ring Gear Connection | No adjustment; fully sealed and lubricated |
| Standard Circle Drive | Hydraulic motor and worm gear with positive lock |
| Premium Circle Drive | Hydraulic motor and worm gear with positive lock |
| Standard Circle Slip Clutch | Option |
| Premium Circle Slip Clutch | Standard |
| Standard Circle Circle Side Shift Right | 787 mm |
| Standard Circle Circle Side Shift Right | 31 in. |
| Premium Circle Circle Side Shift Right | 787 mm |
| Premium Circle Circle Side Shift Right | 31 in. |
| Standard Circle Circle Side Shift Left | 787 mm |
| Standard Circle Circle Side Shift Left | 31 in. |
| Premium Circle Circle Side Shift Left | 787 mm |
| Premium Circle Circle Side Shift Left | 31 in. |
Wheels And Tires Option 3
| Wheel Size | 550/65R25 on 432-mm (17 in.) Rim |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 2.21 m |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 87 in. |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 612 mm |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 24.1 in. |
Rear Ripper/Scarifier
| Type | Parallel linkage, with NeverGrease pin joints, hydraulic float, and integrated hitch |
| Ripper Width Of Cut | 2.21 m |
| Ripper Width Of Cut | 87.2 in. |
| Ripper Width Of Cut (ft. in) | 7.25 ft |
| Scarifier Width Of Cut | 2.18 m |
| Scarifier Width Of Cut | 86 in. |
| Scarifier Width Of Cut | 7.17 ft |
| Ripper Number Of Shanks/Teeth | 3 |
| Ripper Number Of Shanks/Teeth Maximum Capacity | 5 |
| Scarifier Number Of Shanks/Teeth Maximum Capacity | 9 |
| Ripper Lift Above Ground | 602 mm |
| Ripper Lift Above Ground | 23.7 in. |
| Scarifier Lift Above Ground | 810 mm |
| Scarifier Lift Above Ground | 31.9 in. |
| Ripper Maximum Depth | 426 mm |
| Ripper Maximum Depth | 16.8 in. |
| Scarifier Maximum Depth | 323 mm |
| Scarifier Maximum Depth | 12.7 in. |
| Ripper Shank Size (mm x mm) | 61.5 x 133 |
| Ripper Shank Size (in. x in.) | 2.42 x 5.25 |
| Scarifier Shank Size (mm x mm) | 25 x 76 |
| Scarifier Shank Size (in. x in.) | 1 x 3 |
Operator Station
| Rollover Protective Structure | ROPS (ISO 3471-2008) |
| Falling Object Protective Structure | FOPS (ISO 3449-2005) |
Refill Capacities
| Engine Type | EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V |
| Fuel Tank | 397 L |
| Fuel Tank | 105 gal. |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 22.5 L |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 6 gal. |
| Cooling System | 55 L |
| Cooling System | 14.5 gal. |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 28.4 L |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 7.5 gal. |
| Transmission Fluid | 28.4 L |
| Transmission Fluid | 7.5 gal. |
| Differential Housing | 38 L |
| Differential Housing | 10 gal. |
| Tandem Housings (Each) | 47 L |
| Tandem Housings (Each) | 19.5 gal. |
| Circle Gearbox | 5.7 L |
| Circle Gearbox | 1.5 gal. |
| Hydraulic Reservoir | 60.5 L |
| Hydraulic Reservoir | 16 gal. |
Hydraulics
| Type | Closed-center, pressure-compensated load-sensing (PCLS), variable-displacement piston pump |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 212 L/min |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 56 gpm |
| Maximum System Pressure | 18961 kPa |
| Maximum System Pressure | 2750 psi |
| Pump Displacement (cm3) | 90 cm³ |
| Pump Displacement | 5.5 cu in. |
Cutting Edge
| Cutting Edge Type | Dura-Max™ through-hardened steel edge |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.62 in. |
| Width | 152 mm |
| Width | 6 in. |
Tire, Rim, And Fender Option Weights
| 14.00-R24, Radial, G2/L2 General Purpose | 0 kg |
| 14.00-R24, Radial, G2/L2 General Purpose | 0 lb. |
| 14.00-R24, Radial, G2/L2 Snow | 10.8 kg |
| 14.00-R24, Radial, G2/L2 Snow | 90 lb. |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, L2 General Purpose | 51.7 kg |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, L2 General Purpose | 114 lb. |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, G2/L2 Snow | 95.3 kg |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, G2/L2 Snow | 210 lb. |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, G3/L3 General Purpose | 141.5 kg |
| 17.5-R25, Radial, G3/L3 General Purpose | 312 lb. |
| Multi-Piece Rim 254 x 610 mm | 0 kg |
| Multi-Piece Rim 10 x 24 in. | 0 lb. |
| Multi-Piece Rim 356 x 635 mm | 85.3 kg |
| Multi-Piece Rim 14 x 25 in. | 188 lb. |
| Front Fenders | 99 kg |
| Front Fenders | 218 lb. |
| Rear Fenders | 158 kg |
| Rear Fenders | 348 lb. |
Wheels And Tires Option 1
| Wheel Size | 14R24 on 254-mm (10 in.) Rim |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 2.08 m |
| Wheel Size Wheel Tread On Ground | 82 in. |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 587 mm |
| Wheel Size Ground Clearance (Front Axle) | 23.1 in. |
Cooling
| Engine Coolant Rating | -37 ℃ |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -34 °F |
Typical Operating Weight With Equipment
| Front | 6439 kg |
| Front | 15196 lb. |
| Rear | 14447 kg |
| Rear | 31850 lb. |
| Total | 20885 kg |
| Total | 46044 lb. |
| Typical Maximum Operating Weight | 24948 kg |
| Typical Maximum Operating Weight | 55000 lb. |
Dozer Blade
| Front Dozer Blade Type | Parallel linkage and hydraulic float |
| Lift Above Ground | 706 mm |
| Lift Above Ground | 27.8 in. |
Moldboard
| Moldboard Material | High-strength, pre-stressed for higher strength, wear-resistant, high-carbon steel and reversible end bits |
| Moldboard Type | Blade side-shift wear system includes quick-change replaceable wear inserts and quick-adjust jackscrew system |
| Base Length | 3.66 m |
| Base Length | 144 in. |
| Height | 610 m |
| Height | 24 in. |
| Thickness | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.88 in. |
Front Lift Group (Balderson-Style)
| Front Lift Group Type | Parallel linkage, mechanical pins, and hydraulic float |
| Lift Above Ground (Top Of Tube) | 1864 mm |
| Lift Above Ground (Top Of Tube) | 73.4 in. |
| Lift Range | 988 mm |
| Lift Range | 38.9 in. |
Blade Pull
| Blade Pull At Maximum Operating Weight | 22453 kg |
| Blade Pull At Maximum Operating Weight | 49500 lb. |
Draft Frame (Drawbar)
| Draft Frame Type | Welded box construction machined for flatness with double ball-and-socket pivot connection |