John Deere 490D

Series: John Deere Hydraulic Excavator

The photo shows the 200 LC from the same series. Source: https://www.deere.com.ar/es/excavadoras/excavadora-200-g-tie

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With the 490D, John Deere offers a model from the John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 81.1 hp (55.9 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,522.8 cm³. Torque is 291.5 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 12,442 kg. Ground clearance is 442 mm. The tank holds 249.8 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,200 rpm. The pump delivers 120 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 128.7 litres. Working pressure is 348.2 bar. The cooling system holds 18.2 litres. The oil fill is 9.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 4276D. The John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series covers 82 models. Rated output within it ranges from 68.9 to 300.1 hp; the 490D sits at the bottom of that range with 81.1 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 290D below it with 68.9 hp and the 490E above it with 91.2 hp. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model4276Dcorrect
Power81.1 hp (55.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque291.5correct
Speed at max. torque1,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,522.8 cm³correct
Coolant capacity18.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity9.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance442correct
Unladen weight12,442 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow120 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity128.7 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure348.2 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity249.8 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,843.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.5 kW/t (56 kW / 12.4 t)

Stronger than 17% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 490D have?

The John Deere 490D delivers 81.1 hp.

How much does the John Deere 490D weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,442 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 490D have?

4 cylinders, 4,523 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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