John Deere 872D Motor Graders
John Deere 872D
Average price
$59,750
5+
sold in last year
General overview
The John Deere 872D is a motor grader produced in 2007 for construction grading and surface shaping. It is a 16,425 kg (36,210 lb) machine with a 4,267 mm (14 ft) moldboard for roadbuilding and site work.
Power comes from a John Deere 6081H 6-cylinder, 8 L engine rated at 180 kW (245 hp), paired with a powershift with direct drive powertrain and 8 gears forward and 8 gears reverse. The 872D also offers 22° articulation, 360° circle rotation, 790 mm (31 in) blade side shift, 432 mm (17 in) lift above ground, and a maximum travel speed of 41 km/h (25.5 mph).
Year
2005, 2007
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Height
Width
Length
3,353 mm
~132 in
2,743 mm
~108 in
8,840 mm
~348 in
Engine Power
245 hp
Operating Weight
16,425 kg
Moldboard Width
4,267 mm
Additional specifications
Displacement
8 cu(m)
Fuel tank
401 L
Cooling system
49 L
Overall length w/header
8,840 mm
Height to top of cab
3,353 mm
Wheelbase
6,096 mm
Number of Cylinders
6
Battery Voltage
24
Overall width
2,743 mm
Maximum Travel Speed - High
41 km/h
Manufacturer and Model
John Deere 6,081H
Net Peak Torque
1,277 Nm
Alternator Rating
100
Hydraulic System
53 L
Main Pump Type
Variable-displacement piston
Powertrain Type
Powershift with direct drive
Gears Forward
8
Gears Reverse
8
Front Axle Oscillation (total)
32 deg
Front Axle Wheel Lean Angle (each direction)
20 deg
Steering (Turning Radius)
7 m
Steering (Articulation)
22 deg
Maximum Pump Flow
207 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
18,961 kPa
Blade Range - Lift Above Ground
432 mm
Blade Range - Blade Side Shift (right or left)
790 mm
Pitch at Ground Line - Forward
42 deg
Pitch at Ground Line - Back
5 deg
Shoulder Reach Outside Wheels (frame straight, right or left)
2,311 mm
Blade Pull At Maximum Operating Weight
19,849 kg
Tandem Axle Spacing
1,524 mm
Blade Base
2,438 mm
Circle Rotation
360 deg
Circle Side Shift (right)
790 mm
Height (measured along arc, including cutting edge)
686 mm
Moldboard Thickness
25 mm
Ground Clearance (front axle)
610 mm
Operating Weight - Front
4,613 kg
Operating Weight - Rear
11,812 kg
Circle Diameter
1,524 mm
Operating Weights - Total
16,425 kg
John Deere 872D Motor Graders Listings
$59,750
49 L
Variable-displacement piston
401 L
Peoria, United States
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What is the average price of a John Deere 872D?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the John Deere 872D. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 872D?
Listed capabilities include 182.7 kW (245 hp), an 4,267 mm (168 in) moldboard, 8 forward and 8 reverse gears, 360° circle rotation, and a 207 L/min (54.7 gpm) maximum hydraulic pump flow. Its operating weight is 16,425 kg (36,211 lb).
What type of engine does the 872D use?
The 872D is listed with a John Deere 6081H engine. The supplied specifications identify it as a 6-cylinder engine.
How much horsepower does the 872D have?
The John Deere 872D has an engine power rating of 182.7 kW (245 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 872D use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type for the John Deere 872D.
What jobs is this Motor Graders best suited for?
As a motor grader, the John Deere 872D is suited to grading and shaping surfaces. Its 4,267 mm (168 in) moldboard, 360° circle rotation, and blade side shift support work requiring controlled blade positioning.
What is the expected lifespan of the 872D?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service-life estimate for the 872D. Actual lifespan depends on maintenance history, operating conditions, inspection results, and component condition.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Motor Graders?
Inspect the engine, transmission, hydraulics, moldboard and circle components, articulation and steering, tandem axle, tires, frame, cab controls, and service records. Check for leaks, excessive wear, damage, and proper operation during a functional test.
