John Deere 872GP

Name: John Deere 872GP
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: 872G/GP 6WD (Grade Pro), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V, 4.27 m x 686 mm x 25 mm moldboard, 17.5R25 L2 tires on 356 mm rims, low-profile cab. 872G and 872GP share one spec sheet.

22 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 8,890 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 3,180 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 6,160 mm
D	Ground clearance	587 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 2,640 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,160 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	18,012 kg	Published: 18,012 kg John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Full fuel, 4.27 m moldboard, 17.5R25 L2 tires, 79 kg operator (39,710 lb). Typical with push block and rear ripper 21,600 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	24,948 kg	Published: 24,948 kg John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Maximum operating weight (55,000 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 8,890 mm	Published: 8.89 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Base. With push block and ripper 9.99 m.
Overall width	≈ 2,640 mm	Published: 2.64 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 17.5R25 tires.
Overall height	≈ 3,180 mm	Published: 3.18 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Height to top of cab (low-profile). Full-height cab 3.40 m.
Wheelbase	≈ 6,160 mm	Published: 6.16 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,160 mm	Published: 2.16 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Wheel tread on ground, 17.5R25 tires.
Ground clearance	587 mm	Published: 587 mm John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Front axle, 17.5R25 tires.
Turning radius	≈ 7,210 mm	Published: 7.21 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Front steer and articulation.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated, tandem rear, 6WD (hydrostatic front-wheel assist)	Published: Wheeled, articulated, tandem rear, 6WD (hydrostatic front-wheel assist) John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Number of axles	3	Published: 3 John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Front axle plus tandem rear.
Wheels (count)	6	Published: 6 John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Tire size	17.5R25 L2 on 356 mm rim	Published: 17.5R25 L2 on 356 mm rim John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Options 550/65R25 and 20.5R25.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	5,110 kg	Published: 5,110 kg John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Base operating weight distribution.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	12,902 kg	Published: 12,902 kg John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Base operating weight distribution (tandem).
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L	Published: John Deere PowerTech PSS 9.0L John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V.
Net power	183 kW	Published: 183 kW John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Net engine power, gear 1 (245 hp). Variable power up to 224 kW in gear 7 (6WD); gear 8 224 kW without 6WD.
Gross power	Not captured	—
Displacement	9 L	Published: 9 L John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Rated speed	Not published	John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published as rated speed. Travel speeds quoted at 2,180 rpm.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	218 L/min	Published: 218 L/min John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Maximum pump flow, PCLS variable-displacement piston pump.
System / relief pressure	≈ 19 MPa	Published: 18,961 kPa John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Maximum system pressure (2,750 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	45 km/h	Published: 45 km/h John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Gear 8 forward, no tire slip at 2,180 rpm, 17.5R25 tires.
Blade / moldboard width	≈ 4,270 mm	Published: 4.27 m John Deere 872G/GP 6WD Motor Grader brochure/specifications DKAGGDR872 (23-10). Values from EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V column. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Moldboard base length (14 ft).

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