John Deere 872D Motor Grader Specs
 

Engine
Manufacture and Model John Deere PowerTech 6081H
certified to EPA Tier 2 emissions
Rated Speed 2,000 rpm
Engine Power
    Gears 1-2 (6WD on)
    Gears 3-5 (6WD on)
    Gears 6-7 (6WD on)
    Gear 8 (6WD off)

205 net hp (153 kW)
230 net hp (172 kW)
245 net hp (183 kW)
235 net hp (175 kW)
Aspiration turbocharged with waste-gate boost pressure regulation
and air-to-air aftercooler
Number of Cylinders 6
Displacement 494 cu. in. (8.1 L)
Net Torque @ 1,000 rpm
    Gears 1-2
    Gear 3
    Gears 4-5
    Gears 6-8

731 lb. ft. (991 Nm) @ 66% net torque rise
793 lb. ft. (1075 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
835 lb. ft. (1132 Nm) @ 52% net torque rise
913 lb. ft. (1238 Nm) @ 61% net torque rise
Net Torque @ 1,000 rpm 6WD off 6WD on
    Gears 1-2
    Gear 3
    Gears 4-5
    Gears 6-7
    Gear 8
793 lb ft (1075 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
835 lb ft (1132 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
872 lb ft (1182 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
942 lb ft (1277 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
942 lb ft (1277 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
835 lb ft (1132 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
896 lb ft (1215 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
896 lb ft (1215 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
961 lb ft (1303 Nm) @ 57% net torque rise
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Lubrication pressure system with full-flow filter and cooler
Air Cleaner with Restriction Indicator dual element, dry, with tangential unloader
Electrical System 24 volt with 100-amp alternator
Batteries (two 12 volt) 1,400 cold-cranking amps, 440-min. reserve capacity

 

Operating Weights
SAE Operating Weights with Standard Equipment
    Front
    Rear
    Total
10,172 lb. (4613 kg)
26,040 lb (11 812 kg)
36,210 lb. (16 421 kg)
Typical Operating Weights with Front Push Block and Ripper
    Front
    Rear
    Total
11,600 lb. (5262 kg)
30,640 lb. (13 897 kg)
42,240 lb. (19 159 kg)
Maximum Operating Weight (total) 48,620 lb. (22 045 kg)

 

Transmission
Type direct-drive John Deere Powershift Plus
modulated shift on-the-go, Event Based Shifiting (EBS)
Travel Speeds
    Shift Lever Position 1
    Shift Lever Position 2
    Shift Lever Position 3
    Shift Lever Position 4
    Shift Lever Position 5
    Shift Lever Position 6
    Shift Lever Position 7
    Shift Lever Position 8
Forward and Reverse @ 2,000 rpm with 14.00-24 tires
2.3 mph (3.6 km/h)
3.3 mph (5.2 km/h)
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)
6.3 mph (10.0 km/h)
9.5 mph (15.2 km/h)
13.3 mph (21.3 km/h)
18.4 mph (29.4 km/h)
25.7 mph (41.1 km/h)

 

Blade Function    
All-hydraulic, industry preferred hand-lever placement of blade function controls;
includes float position; easy conversion from two-hand to one-hand blade-lift control;
sever blade-lift arm positions
Blade Range
    Lift Above Ground
    Blade Side Shift, Right or Left
    Shoulder Reach Outside Wheels
        Right
        Left
    Pitch at Ground Level

17.2 in. (437 mm)
26.9 in. (680 mm)

91 in. (2.31 m)
91.5 in. (2.32 m)
42 degrees forward / 5 degrees back

 

Moldboard
Type

high-strength, pre-stressed, wear-resistant,
high carbon steel, equipped with replaceable side-shift wear inserts

Length 14 ft. (4.3 m)
Height 27 in. (686 mm)
Thickness 1.0 in. (25 mm)

 

Capacities
Fuel Tank 106 gal. (401.2 L)
Cooling System 13 gal. (49.2 L)
Engine Lubrication, Including Filter 7.5 gal. (28. L)
Transmission 6 gal. (22.7 L)
Differential Housing 9.5 gal. (36 L)
Tandem Housing (each) 20 gal. (75.7 L)
Circle Gearbox 1.5 gal. (5.7 L)
Hydraulic Reservoir 14 gal. (53 L)

 
Dimensions
A) Height to Top of Blade-Lift Cylinders 116 in.  (2.95 mm)
B) Height to Top of Exhaust 122 in. (3.10 m)
C) Height to Top of Cab* 10 ft. 5 in. (3.18 m)
D) Blade Base 99.7 in. (2533 m)
E) Tandem Axle Spacing 60.8 in. (1.54 m)
F) Wheelbase 20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
G) Overall Length 346.7 in. (8804 mm)
H) Overall Length with Scarifier 375.4 in. (9534 mm)
I) Overall Length with Scarifier & Ripper 405.7 in. (10 304 mm)
* Add 8.9 in. (225 mm) for full-height cab
 
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