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John Deere 870 P-Tier

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Features

Maximize Output with Ultra‑Class Power

Large yellow John Deere excavator (model 470) with a black arm scooping a bucket of soil at a sandy construction site

With up to 512 horsepower and an 85+ metric‑ton platform, the 870 P‑Tier is built for large‑scale production, mass excavation, and quarry operations where output is everything.

Tackle the Deepest, Toughest Jobs

Yellow John Deere tracked excavator positioned on a rocky dirt slope, using a large metal bucket to scrape or move soil

Offering digging depths up to ~36 ft. and extended reach, this machine handles deep cuts, heavy loads, and high‑volume material movement with ease.

Keep Crews Productive with Advanced Visibility & Comfort

Yellow John Deere excavator with a black arm and large metal bucket releasing a stream of dirt onto the ground at a construction site

A spacious cab, integrated camera system, and LED surround lighting support operator awareness and comfort—helping maintain productivity and safety on long, demanding shifts.

Specifications

Powertrain

Powertrain type2-speed propel with AutoShift
Maximum travel speed low/slow (mph)2 mph
Maximum travel speed high/fast (mph)2.9 mph
Drawbar pull (kg)57085 kg
Drawbar pull (lb)125850 lb.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics typeOpen center, load sensing; in-cab mode selectors, illuminated: power modes (3), travel modes (2), and work modes (2)
Main pump typeTwo variable-displacement pumps
Number of pumps2
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump (gpm)150 gpm
Pump 2 maximum rated flow per pump (gpm)150 gpm
Pilot pump number of gears1
Pilot pump maximum rated flow (gpm)7.9 gpm
Pilot pump pressure setting (psi)566 psi
Implement circuits system operating pressure (psi)4627 psi
Travel circuits system operating pressure (psi)4975 psi
Swing circuits system operating pressure (psi)4264 psi
Power boost system operating pressure (psi)4975 psi
Controls typePilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever

Undercarriage

Number of carrier rollers per side3
Number of track rollers per side9
Number of shoes per side51
Track adjustment typeHydraulic
Track guidesFront and center
Track chain typeSealed and lubricated

Engine

ManufacturerIsuzu
Model6WG1-FT4
Non-road emission standardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Net power (rpm)1800 rpm
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249) (hp)512 hp
Cylinders6
Displacement (cu in.)957 cu in.
Off-level capacity (%)70 %
Off-level capacity (degrees)35 degrees
Aspiration typeTurbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler

Cylinders

Cylinders typeHeat-treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods; hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins
Number of boom cylinders2
Boom cylinder bore (in.)8.5 in.
Boom cylinder rod diameter (in.)5.9 in.
Boom cylinder stroke (in.)72.2 in.
Number of arm cylinders1
Arm cylinder bore (in.)8.9 in.
Arm cylinder rod diameter (in.)6.3 in.
Arm cylinder stroke (in.)87.6 in.
Number of bucket cylinders1
Bucket cylinder bore (in.)7.9 in.
Bucket cylinder rod diameter (in.)5.5 in.
Bucket cylinder stroke (in.)61.2 in.

Swing Mechanism

Speed (rpm)7.8 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)198404 lb-ft

Electrical

Battery voltage (V)12 V
Number of batteries2
Battery capacity (CCA)500 CCA
Alternator rating (amp)50 amp
Work lightsFive halogen (One mounted on frame, two mounted on boom, and two mounted on top of cab)

Ground Pressure

36-in. double bar grouser shoes (psi)12 psi

Refill Capacities

Fuel tank (gal.)293 gal.
Cooling system (qt)131.2 qt
Engine oil with filter (qt)60.4 qt
Hydraulic tank (gal.)528.4 gal.
Hydraulic system (gal.)275.3 gal.
Swing gearbox (qt)16.6 qt
Pump drive gearbox (qt)6.6 qt
Travel gearbox (gal.)5 gal.
Diesel-exhaust fluid (DEF) (qt)100.4 qt

Cooling

Cooling system typeCool-on-demand hydraulic-driven, suction-type fan with remote-mounted drive

Operating weights of optional components with standard counterweight and boom

Undercarriage with 36-in. double-bar grouser shoes (lb)74882 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder (lb)18056 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder (32 ft. 10 in.) (lb)20701 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder and mass-excavating arm (lb)16909 lb.
12-ft, 1-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb)9458 lb.
14-ft, 5-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb)10207 lb.
9-ft, 8-in. arm with bucket and linkage and mass-excavating arm (lb)10185 lb.
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight (lb)3748 lb.

Operating weights of excavator with standard counterweight and boom

Conditions for measuring operating weightsWith full fuel tank; 79-kg (175 lb) operator; 3.49-m3 (4.57 cu yd), 1370-mm (54 in.), 3558-kg (7,845 lb) bucket; 4.4-m (14 ft 5 in.) arm; 12 400-kg (27,337 lb) counterweight; counterweight-removal device; and 900-mm (36 in.) double-bar grouser shoes
With 36-in. double-bar grouser shoes (lb)188716 lb.