Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 870D Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a variety of construction and road maintenance tasks. With a maximum power of 235 horsepower and a hydraulic system pump flow of 54.7 gpm, this grader provides the strength and precision needed for efficient operation. Its circle blade and moldboard specifications ensure optimal performance in cutting, shifting, and leveling tasks. The 870D boasts a comfortable Isomount Cab and a range of operating specifications to meet the demands of any job site.
Blade Tip Angle - Front | 42 degrees |
Blade Tip Angle - Rear | 5 degrees |
Diameter | 60 in (152 cm) |
Max Lift Above Ground | 17 in (44 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left | 91 in (232 cm) |
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right | 91 in (231 cm) |
Rotation | 360 degrees |
Shift Left | 31 in (79 cm) |
Shift Right | 29 in (73 cm) |
Blade Base | 8 ft (3 m) |
Front Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Height to Top of Isomount Cab | 11 ft (3 m) |
Overall Length | 29 ft (9 m) |
Tandem Axle Wheelbase | 5 ft (2 m) |
Wheelbase | 20 ft (6 m) |
Width Over Tires | 8 ft (3 m) |
Aspiration | Turbocharged with air-to-air aftercooler |
Displacement | 494 cu in (8,095 cu cm) |
Engine Model | 6081H |
Max Power | 235 hp (175 kw) |
Net Power Gear 1-2 | 180 hp (134 kw) |
Net Power Gear 4-6 | 185 hp (138 kw) |
Net Power Gear 5-6 | 200 hp (149 kw) |
Net Power Gears 7-8 | 235 hp (175 kw) |
Net Torque Gears 1-2 | 731 lbs ft (991 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 3-4 | 793 lbs ft (1,075 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 5-6 | 835 lbs ft (1,132 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 913 lbs ft (1,238 nm) |
Number of Cylinders | 6 |
Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm |
Torque Measured @ | 1000 rpm |
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m) |
Oscillation - Total | 32 degrees |
Wheel Lean | 20 degrees |
Pump Flow | 55 gpm (207 lpm) |
Pump Type | Variable-displacement piston |
Relief Valve Pressure | 2750 psi |
Blade Pull at Max Weight | 29,319 lbs (13,299 kg) |
Moldboard Height | 27 in (69 cm) |
Moldboard Thickness | 1 in (3 cm) |
Moldboard Width | 14 ft (4 m) |
Side Shift Left | 27 in (68 cm) |
Side Shift Right | 27 in (68 cm) |
Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps |
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity | 2 gal (6 l) |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 13 gal (49 l) |
Fuel Capacity | 106 gal (401 l) |
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14 gal (53 l) |
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle | 16,023 lbs (7,268 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 32,576 lbs (14,776 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Total | 48,620 lbs (22,054 kg) |
Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (36 l) |
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 9,200 lbs (4,173 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 25,550 lbs (11,589 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Total | 34,750 lbs (15,762 kg) |
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 20 gal (76 l) |
Tire Size | 14.00R24 Radial PR |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6 gal (23 l) |
Articulation Angle | 22 degrees |
Turning Radius | 23 ft (7 m) |
Max Speed - Forward | 26 mph (41 kph) |
Max Speed - Reverse | 26 mph (41 kph) |
Number of Gears - Forward | 8 |
Number of Gears - Reverse | 8 |
Transmission Type | Powershift with direct drive |