John Deere 690A

Series: John Deere Hydraulic Excavator

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The John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series from John Deere includes the 690A. The engine delivers 143 hp (97.7 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,620.4 cm³. Torque is 467.8 Nm. Rated speed is 2,400 rpm. The unladen weight is 16,374.7 kg. Ground clearance is 356.6 mm. The tank holds 227.1 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 318 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 302.8 litres. Working pressure is 172.4 bar. The cooling system holds 42.8 litres. The oil fill is 56.8 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The John Deere Hydraulic Excavator series covers 82 models. Rated output within it ranges from 68.9 to 300.1 hp; the 690A sits in the lower part of that range with 143 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 690E LC Long Front below it with 141.9 hp and the 790E LC above it with 163.2 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

Power143 hp (97.7 kW)correct
Rated speed2,400 rpmcorrect
Torque467.8correct
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,620.4 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity42.8 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity56.8 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance356.6correct
Unladen weight16,374.7 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow318 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity302.8 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure172.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity227.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,971.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6 kW/t (98 kW / 16.4 t)

Stronger than 40% 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 690A have?

The John Deere 690A delivers 143 hp.

How much does the John Deere 690A weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,375 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 690A have?

6 cylinders, 6,620 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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