John Deere 490E

Series: John Deere Hydraulic Excavator

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The 490E from John Deere is part of the John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 91.2 hp (63.4 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,522.8 cm³. Torque is 341.7 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 12,147.2 kg. Ground clearance is 432.8 mm. The tank holds 249.8 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,300 rpm. The pump delivers 198 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 134 litres. Working pressure is 343.4 bar. The cooling system holds 15.1 litres. The oil fill is 13.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 4045T. The John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series covers 82 models. Rated output within it ranges from 68.9 to 300.1 hp; the 490E sits at the bottom of that range with 91.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 490D below it with 81.1 hp and the 495D above it with 101.4 hp. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 19 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model4045Tcorrect
Power91.2 hp (63.4 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque341.7correct
Speed at max. torque1,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,522.8 cm³correct
AspirationTurbochargercorrect
Coolant capacity15.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity13.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance432.8correct
Unladen weight12,147.2 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow198 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity134 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity249.8 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,691.4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.2 kW/t (63 kW / 12.1 t)

Stronger than 20% 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 490E have?

The John Deere 490E delivers 91.2 hp.

How much does the John Deere 490E weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,147 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 490E 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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