John Deere 870 P-Tier

Name: John Deere 870 P-Tier
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: 8.4 m boom, 4.4 m arm, 12 400 kg counterweight with removal device, 900 mm double-bar grouser shoes, 3.49 m³ 1370 mm bucket, full fuel, 79 kg operator; Isuzu 6WG1-FT4 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.

24 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 14,800 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 5,130 mm
C	Track length on ground	≈ 5,110 mm
D	Ground clearance	≈ 890 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 4,350 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	≈ 3,450 mm
G	Shoe / track width	900 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	85,600 kg	Published: 85,600 kg John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE operating weight with 3.49 m³ 1370 mm 3558 kg bucket, 4.4 m arm, 12 400 kg counterweight, counterweight-removal device, 900 mm double-bar grouser shoes, full fuel, 79 kg operator (188,716 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 14,800 mm	Published: 14.8 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Machine dimension B overall length with 4.4 m arm (3.7 m arm also 14.80 m; ME boom/arm 13.55 m).
Overall width	≈ 4,350 mm	Published: 4.35 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension L width over track, 900 mm shoes, operating position (transport position 3.73 m). Upperstructure width 4.12 m.
Overall height	≈ 5,130 mm	Published: 5.13 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Machine dimension A overall height with 4.4 m arm (3.7 m arm: 4.77 m). Cab height 3.69 m.
Transport height	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published for the assembled machine; shipped disassembled (packing dimensions table lists base machine without front attachment and side frames 3.42 m high).
Track gauge / tread	≈ 3,450 mm	Published: 3.45 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension J, operating position; transport position 2.83 m.
Track length on ground	≈ 5,110 mm	Published: 5.11 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension D distance between idler/sprocket centerline.
Track length (overall)	≈ 6,360 mm	Published: 6.36 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension E undercarriage length.
Shoe / track width	900 mm	Published: 900 mm John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Double-bar grouser.
Ground clearance	≈ 890 mm	Published: 0.89 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension K (35 in).
Tail swing radius	≈ 4,600 mm	Published: 4.6 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Working-range dimension G tail-swing radius. Machine-dimension C rear-end length/tail-swing radius is printed as 4.54 m.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Crawler (steel tracks)	Published: Crawler (steel tracks) John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 51 double-bar grouser shoes per side; variable gauge (operating/transport positions).
Track rollers / shoes per side	9	Published: 9 John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Track rollers per side; 3 carrier rollers per side.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	84.8 kPa	Published: 84.8 kPa John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 900 mm double-bar grouser shoes (12.0 psi).

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Isuzu 6WG1-FT4	Published: Isuzu 6WG1-FT4 John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.
Net power	382 kW	Published: 382 kW John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net peak power ISO 9249 at 1,800 rpm (512 hp).
Gross power	Not published	John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; net power (ISO 9249) only.
Displacement	15.7 L	Published: 15.7 L John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 957 cu. in.
Rated speed	1,800 rpm	Published: 1,800 rpm John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net peak power speed.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	1,132 L/min	Published: 1,132 L/min John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Sum of 2 variable-displacement main pumps, 566 L/m (150 gpm) x 2. Pilot pump 30 L/m not included.
System / relief pressure	≈ 31.9 MPa	Published: 31,900 kPa John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement circuits (4,627 psi). Power boost 34 300 kPa; travel 34 300 kPa; swing 29 400 kPa.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max digging depth	≈ 9,570 mm	Published: 9.57 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension B, 8.4 m boom, 4.4 m arm (3.7 m arm: 8.87 m; 10.0 m long-reach boom/4.4 m arm: 11.16 m).
Max reach (at ground)	≈ 14,640 mm	Published: 14.64 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum reach at ground level, 8.4 m boom, 4.4 m arm. Maximum reach 14.91 m.
Dump height / clearance	≈ 9,740 mm	Published: 9.74 m John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension D, 8.4 m boom, 4.4 m arm.
Breakout / digging force	399 kN	Published: 399 kN John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Bucket digging force ISO, 8.4 m boom (89,699 lb). SAE 359 kN. Arm ISO 280 kN with 4.4 m arm. ME boom/arm: bucket ISO 472 kN.
Max travel speed	4.7 km/h	Published: 4.7 km/h John Deere 870 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME870PAJ (22-08), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/870-p-tier-large-excavator-mdromezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 High (2.9 mph); low 3.2 km/h.

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