Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The John Deere 872D Motor Grader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for precise and efficient grading operations. With a circle diameter of 59.9 inches, a maximum power of 245 horsepower, and an operating weight of 48,601 pounds, this motor grader is equipped to handle a variety of grading tasks with ease. Its hydraulic system pump flow of 54.7 gallons per minute and 360-degree circle rotation provide optimal control and maneuverability on the job site. Combined with a durable moldboard and advanced transmission system, the 872D Motor Grader offers exceptional performance and productivity in any grading application.
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 | 9 ft (3 m) |
Aspiration | Turbocharged with air-to-air after cooler |
Displacement | 494 cu in (8,095 cu cm) |
Engine Model | 6081H |
Max Power | 245 hp (183 kw) |
Net Power Gear 1-2 | 205 hp (153 kw) |
Net Power Gear 4-6 | 230 hp (172 kw) |
Net Power Gear 5-6 | 245 hp (183 kw) |
Net Power Gears 7-8 | 235 hp (175 kw) |
Net Torque Gears 1-2 | 793 lbs ft (1,075 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 3-4 | 835 lbs ft (1,132 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 5-6 | 872 lbs ft (1,182 nm) |
Net Torque Gears 7-8 | 942 lbs ft (1,277 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 | 43,760 lbs (19,849 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 | 32,578 lbs (14,777 kg) |
Max Operation Weight - Total | 48,601 lbs (22,045 kg) |
Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity | 10 gal (36 l) |
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle | 10,170 lbs (4,613 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle | 26,040 lbs (11,812 kg) |
Std Operation Weight - Total | 36,210 lbs (16,425 kg) |
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) | 20 gal (76 l) |
Tire Size | 17.5R25 Radial PR |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 6 gal (23 l) |
Articulation Angle | 22 degrees |
Turning Radius | 24 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 |