6 M E T R I C T O N

D EXCAVATOR

60D

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 Make it big with
our largest compact.
Whether you’re ready to take on bigger projects and spacious, comfortable cab, this highly
or looking for the right size excavator to fit a capable compact produces and feels more like
job, step up to a 60D. Deere’s largest compact a small mid-size excavator. And with an EPA IT4/
excavator, the new 60D is just right for landscap- EU Stage IIIB engine and excellent serviceability,
ing, underground/utility, or site-development you’ll get more done with low downtime and
work. Like our other compacts, it excels in close operating cost. Add it all up and you’ve got a
quarters and is easy to trailer. But with its compact excavator that will make a huge impact
powerful dig forces, impressive digging depth, on your bottom line.

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 A spacious operating station with more legroom and a wider
expanse of glass delivers the comfort and visibility you’d expect
from a mid-size excavator in a compact machine.

Ultrareliable, fuel-efficient diesel meets EPA IT4/EU Stage IIIB

emissions standards. Power/Economy modes optimize power and
fuel efficiency for digging applications.

Extended engine and hydraulic oil-service intervals increase

uptime and reduce daily operating cost.

Three easy-to-open service doors provide wide-open access

to service items. A tilt cab makes it easy to inspect and service
hydraulic hoses or reach components.

Specifications 60D
Net Power ..................... 40.5 kW (54 hp)

Max. Digging Reach ..... 6.23 m (20 ft. 5 in.)

Max. Digging Depth ..... 3.77 m (12 ft. 4 in.)

Operating Weight ......... 6193 kg (13,653 lb.)

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 This workspace
delivers plenty of both.
Climb aboard the 60D and you’ll swear you’re in a larger machines, it’s highly maneuverable in close
larger machine. The well-appointed cab is spacious quarters and around obstacles. Standard equipped
and comfortable, with a wide expanse of tinted glass with backfill blade, wedge-style quick-coupler, and
for virtually unobstructed visibility. And with nearly auxiliary hydraulics, with a host of options and
7,000 pounds of digging force and as much as attachments available, the 60D is highly versatile,
13.5 feet of digging depth, the 60D digs like a too. So you can squeeze even more work out of tight
backhoe or small mid-size excavator. But unlike spaces — without feeling cramped.

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 Standard equipped with independent swing boom, 360-degree rotation, and
minimal tail swing, little gets in the way of the 60D.

The 60D transports easily between jobsites, making it perfect for landscaping
and “dig-and-run” jobs.

For extra ability, a long-arm option adds additional digging depth and reach,
along with counterweight to maintain stability.

Auto-idle automatically reduces engine speeds when hydraulics aren’t in use,

making the most of every precious drop of fuel.

Wide control spacing and a fully adjustable, high-back suspension seat

ensure daylong comfort.

Go from backhoe- to excavator-style controls with just a twist of the

wrist. Control-pattern selector valve is conveniently located in a compartment
inside the cab and includes a sight glass that displays the selected pattern.

Ergonomic short-throw pilot levers provide smooth, predictable fingertip

control with less effort.

Easy-to-read systems monitor provides vital operating info at a glance.

Convenient 12-volt port powers cell phones and other electronic devices.
There’s also a large cup holder, seat pocket for documents, and a storage
compartment.

Automatic, high-velocity bi-level climate-control system with automotive-

style adjustable louvers helps keep the glass clear and the cab comfortable.

Noise-reducing muffler and isochronous high-idle speed help keep things

quiet. Silicone-filled cab mounts further reduce noise, vibration, and
operator fatigue.

Power/Economy modes allow you to tailor the engine speed to the application.
Use P Mode to dial in the higher engine speeds needed for most general
digging work. For light digging work, push a button to select E Mode and
quickly reduce engine speed and noise, while improving fuel efficiency.

1. High sideboards are no problem for this

excavator. Plenty of lift height and reach
make truck loading easy.

2. Standard wedge-style coupler accommo-

dates a wide variety of attachments, such
as breakers and augers.

3. Rubber tracks traverse virtually any

terrain and are even welcome on finished
surfaces. For increased life in tough
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 Wet-disk swing brake delivers long-term maintenance-free
performance.

Spring-applied, hydraulically released parking brake auto-

matically engages when you release the control levers, for
improved safety.

Heavy-duty shields deflect material and impacts, protecting the

propel motors and boom and blade cylinders.

Unique tungsten-carbide thermal coating creates an extremely

wear-resistant surface on the all-important bucket-to-arm joint
that won’t compromise joint strength.

Oil-impregnated boom, arm, and bucket bushings enhance

durability and extend grease intervals bucket-to-arm.

O-ring face-seal hydraulic fittings virtually eliminate aggravating

and costly oil leaks.

Extended hydraulic oil, engine oil, and grease intervals save

time and money.

Rubber tracks feature a unique steel core that resists cracking.

One-piece swing-post design improves structural integrity of

digging components.

Rigid, reinforced D-channel side frames resist impact, providing

maximum cab and component protection.

Box-section track frames, thick-plate X-frame, and large swing

bearing deliver rock-solid durability.

1. Wear-resistant hoses are routed where

they’re protected and secured to prevent
excessive tension. Split hose design
simplifies replacement.

2. Heavy-duty welded X-frame provides a

solid, stable platform that resists material
buildup.

3. Operator station tilts forward, for quick and

easy access to internal components, or to
inspect and service hydraulic hoses.
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 Nothing lasts
like a Deere.
Like our larger excavators, the 60D delivers as tungsten carbide-coated surfaces and
big-time reliability. In fact, all of our D-Series powdered-metal oil-impregnated boom, arm,
Compact Excavators share many of the and bucket bushings help ensure unsurpassed
same durability features that make our big uptime. When you know how they’re built,
excavators so reliable. Unique features such you’ll run a Deere.

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Oil cooler and radiator Large, easy-to-open Large fuel tanks and Variable-speed, direct- Easy-access vertical Convenient lube/
are arranged in doors provide quick 500- and 2,000-hour drive fan saves fuel spin-on filters maintenance chart
parallel, making access to service engine and hydraulic and reduces noise. allow quick and helps ensure that
cleanout using an air items. Lube banks, oil-service intervals clean changes. nothing gets
blower a breeze. filters, and check- enable these excava- overlooked.
points are grouped for tors to work longer
added convenience. between stops for
scheduled service.

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Stretches service
intervals and your dollars
even further.
If there’s a way to increase uptime, reduce daily access for all maintenance checks and service. If
operating costs, and simplify maintenance, we’ve necessary, the operator station tilts forward, providing
implemented it in the 60D. Remote-mounted vertical quick, wide-open access to check hydraulic hoses
oil and fuel filters and extended engine and hydraulic or components. Plus industry-leading parts and
oil-change intervals help minimize maintenance and service are also within easy reach at more than 1,200
cost. Three easy-to-open doors provide wide-open John Deere locations coast to coast.

1. Easy-to-read gauges provide fuel level and 2. Routine checkpoints, such as engine oil level, 3. With the cab tilted, the hydraulic control valve
engine coolant temperatures at a glance. are easily accessible from ground level. and hoses are easily accessible.

4. See-through coolant reservoir and hydraulic 5. A simple grease gun and a wrench are all that 6. Nobody backs you better than the 1200-plus
fluid sight gauge let you check levels at a are needed to quickly adjust track tension. John Deere CWP dealers throughout North
glance. America.

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 Specifications
Engine 60D
Manufacturer and Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yanmar 4TNV98
Non-Road Emissions Standard . . . . . . . . . . . EPA Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 L (194 cu. in.)
Net Power (ISO9249) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.5 kW (54 hp) @ 2,000 rpm

Powertrain
Each track independently driven by hydrostatic axial-piston motor connected to 2-stage planetary gear-reduction box
Travel Speed (maximum)
Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 km/h (1.6 mph)
High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 km/h (2.8 mph)

Hydraulics
Closed center, load sensing
Main Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 variable-displacement pump
Maximum Rated Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 L/m (38 gpm)
Pilot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 gear
Maximum Rated Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 L/m (2.7 gpm)
Auxiliary Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 L/m (22.5 gpm)
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulic pilot-operated for boom, arm, bucket, swing, boom swing, blade, travel, and auxiliary functions

Upperstructure
Counterweight
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 kg (1,676 lb.)
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 kg (573 lb.)
Independent Swing Boom
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 deg.
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 deg.
Tail Swing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . short

Swing Mechanism
Swing Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . spring applied, hydraulically released, automatic
Swing Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 rpm

Ground Pressure
Standard Arm/Standard Counterweight . . . . . 34 kPa (4.93 psi)
Long Arm/Additional Counterweight . . . . . . . 36 kPa (5.16 psi)

Serviceability
Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 L (32 gal.)
Engine Oil with Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 L (3 gal.)
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 L (11 gal.)

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 Operating Weights 60D
With Full Fuel Tank, 79-kg (175 lb.) Oper-
ator, and 0.19-m3 (6.8 cu. ft.) Bucket
1.5-m (4 ft. 11 in.) Standard Arm,
760-kg (1,676 lb.) Standard Coun-
terweight, and Rubber Tracks . . . . . . 6193 kg (13,653 lb.)
1.5-m (4 ft. 11 in.) Standard Arm,
760-kg (1,676 lb.) Standard
Counterweight, and Steel Tracks . . . . 6248 kg (13,774 lb.)
1.85-m (6 ft. 1 in.) Long Arm, 260-kg
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weight, and Rubber Tracks . . . . . . . . 6486 kg (14,299 lb.)
1.85-m (6 ft. 1 in.) Long Arm, 260-kg
(573 lb.) Additional Counter-
weight, and Steel Tracks. . . . . . . . . . 6541 kg (14,420 lb.)

Operating Dimensions
Arm Length Arm Length C

1.5 m (4 ft. 11 in.) 1.85 m (6 ft. 1 in.)

Arm Breakout Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 kN (6,969 lb.) 27 kN (6,070 lb.)
D
Bucket Breakout Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 kN (9,217 lb.) 41 kN (9,217 lb.)
A Maximum Digging Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23 m (20 ft. 5 in.) 6.56 m (21 ft. 6 in.)
B Maximum Digging Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.77 m (12 ft. 4 in.) 4.12 m (13 ft. 6 in.)
C Maximum Digging Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.96 m (19 ft. 7 in.) 6.19 m (20 ft. 4 in.)
D Maximum Dumping Height . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17 m (13 ft. 8 in.) 4.40 m (14 ft. 5 in.)
F
E Minimum Swing Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.47 m (8 ft. 1 in.) 2.56 m (8 ft. 5 in.)
F Transport Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76 m (18 ft. 11 in.) 5.79 m (19 ft. 0 in.) A

G Tail Swing Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 m (4 ft. 3 in.) 1.42 m (4 ft. 8 in.) B

Machine Dimensions
Blade Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 m (6 ft. 7 in.)
Blade Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 mm (16 in.)
H Overall Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56 m (8 ft. 5 in.)
I Track Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 mm (16 in.)
J Undercarriage Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 m (6 ft. 7 in.) G R
K Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 mm (13 in.)
L Engine Cover Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57 m (5 ft. 2 in.)
M Maximum Blade Lift Above Ground . . . . . 450 mm (18 in.)
N Maximum Blade Drop Below Ground. . . . 390 mm (15 in.) H
L
O Sprocket Center To Idler Center . . . . . . . 1.99 m (6 ft. 6 in.)
M
P Track Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 m (8 ft. 2 in.)
Q Counterweight Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . 620 mm (24 in.) K

R Overall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 m (6 ft. 7 in.) O Q

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N P J

Lift Capacities
1.5-m (4 ft. 11 in.) 1.5-m (4 ft. 11 in.) 1.85-m (6 ft. 1 in.) 1.85-m (6 ft. 1 in.)
standard arm, 760-kg standard arm, 760-kg long arm, 260-kg long arm, 260-kg
(1,676 lb.) standard (1,676 lb.) standard (573 lb.) additional (573 lb.) additional
counterweight, and counterweight, and counterweight, and counterweight, and
rubber tracks steel tracks rubber tracks steel tracks
Ground Level at 3.05-m (10 ft.) Radius
Lifting Over Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2701 kg (5,954 lb.) 2701 kg (5,954 lb.) 3539 kg (7,802 lb.) 3539 kg (7,802 lb.)
Lifting Over Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1356 kg (2,990 lb.) 1383 kg (3,050 lb.) 1530 kg (3,372 lb.) 1557 kg (3,432 lb.)

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 60D EXCAVATOR
Key: ● Standard equipment ▲ Optional or special equipment See your John Deere dealer for further information.

60D Engine 60D Undercarriage (continued) 60D Operator’s Station

● Meets EPA Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB ● 2-speed axial-piston propel motors ● Horn
emissions ▲ Steel track, 400 mm (16 in.) with triple ● Hour meter
● Engine coolant to –37 deg. C (–34 deg. F) semi-grousers ● Instrumentation lights
● Engine preheater ▲ Rubber crawler pad, 400 mm (16 in.) ● Monitor system: Preheat indicator / Engine
● Fan guard oil pressure indicator / Alternator voltage
● Fuel/water separator Upperstructure indicator / Fuel gauge and fuel level indi-
● Full-flow oil filter ● 360-deg. rotation cator / Engine coolant temperature gauge
● Isolation mounted ● Counterweight, 760 kg (1,676 lb.) and engine coolant temperature indicator /
● Key start switch with electric fuel shutoff ● Hinged service-access doors Hour meter / Work lights indicator
● Single dry-type air filter ● 1-piece airtight floor ● Motion alarm with cancel switch
● Under-hood muffler ● Independent-swing boom (80-deg. left, ● Propel levers and foldable pedals
60-deg. right) ● 2 travel speeds with automatic shifting
Hydraulic System ● Toolbox ● Seat belt, 51 mm (2 in.), retractable
● Auxiliary function right-hand pilot-lever ● ROPS/TOPS/FOPS (cab) with air conditioning ● Suspension seat (cloth)
control and heater ▲ Front screen
● Auxiliary hydraulic lines with quick-couplers ● Vandal protection for service doors, fuel ▲ Rear secondary exit kit
to end of boom cap, and toolbox
● Auxiliary return-flow selector valve ● Reduced-tail-swing configuration Electrical
● Axial-piston swing motor ● 12-volt accessory outlet
● Boom-swing foot control Front Attachments ● 50-amp alternator
● Excavator-to-backhoe control pattern ● Arm, 1.50 m (4 ft. 11 in.) ● Low-maintenance battery
change valve ▲ Long arm, 1.85 m (6 ft. 1 in.), includes ● Blade-type multi-fused circuits
● Closed-center load sensing with 1 variable- additional 260-kg (573 lb.) counterweight ● Positive terminal battery covers
displacement pump and 1 fixed-gear pump ● Articulation hose shield ▲ JDLinkTM wireless communication system
● Hydraulic pilot-operated controls for boom, ● Backfill blade, 2.00 m (6 ft. 7 in.) (available only in U.S. and Canada)
arm, bucket, swing, boom swing, blade, ● Boom, 2.965 m (9 ft. 9 in.)
travel, and auxiliary functions ● Mechanical quick-coupler Lights
● Wet-disc swing brake ▲ Augers: Planetary / Chain drive / Bits / Bit ● Work lights: Halogen / 1 mounted on
adapters operator’s station / 1 mounted on boom
Undercarriage ▲ Clamp ● Work lights switch
● Planetary final drive ▲ Hammers: Points / Tools
● Propel motor shield ▲ Quick-coupler buckets: Bucket teeth /
● Rubber track, 400 mm (16 in.) Heavy-duty

CONTROL OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS

Customer Personal Service (CPS) is part of our proactive, fix-before-fail Preventive Maintenance (PM) agreements give you a fixed cost
strategy on machine maintenance that will help control costs, increase for maintaining a machine for a given period of time. They also help you
profits, and reduce stress. Included in this comprehensive lineup of ongoing avoid downtime by ensuring that critical maintenance work gets done
programs and services are: right and on schedule. On-site preventive maintenance service performed
where and when you need it helps protect you from the expense of cata-
Customer Support Advisors (CSAs) lend a personal touch to Customer
strophic failures and lets you avoid waste-disposal hassles.
Personal Service (CPS). Certified CSAs have the knowledge and skills for
helping make important decisions on machine maintenance and repair. Extended warranty coverage gives you a fixed cost for machine
Their mission is to help you implement a plan that’s right for your busi- repairs for a given period of time so you can effectively manage expenses.
ness and take the burden of machine maintenance off your shoulders. Whether you work in a severe-service setting, or you just want to spread
the risk of doing business, this is a great way to custom-fit coverage to
Fluid analysis program tells you what’s going on inside all of your
your operation. An extended coverage contract travels well because it’s
machine’s major components so you’ll know if there’s a problem before
backed by John Deere and honored at all John Deere Commercial Worksite
you see a decline in performance. Fluid analysis is included in most
Products dealers. What’s more, extended coverage is fully transferable at
extended coverage and preventive-maintenance agreements.
no extra charge, so it adds value at trade-in.

Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner, Specifications and design subject to change without notice. Wherever applicable, specifications are in accordance with SAE standards. Except where
exhaust system, alternator, and cooling fan at test conditions specified otherwise noted, these specifications are based on a unit with standard equipment, 0.19-m3 (6.8 cu. ft.) bucket, 400-mm (16 in.) rubber tracks,
per ISO9249. No derating is required up to 3050-m (10,000 ft.) altitude. 760-kg (1,676 lb.) counterweight, 1.50-m (4 ft. 11 in.) arm, full fuel tank, and 79-kg (175 lb.) operator.
These machines are not equipped with spark-arrestor mufflers. Usage
in forestry applications is not recommended.

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