John Deere 120C manual

MODEL NO. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 120C 160C LC EXCAV A TORS C-Series[...]

Whether y ou ’ re adding an agile, niche machine that ’ s just the right size or building y our business by graduating from a backhoe to y our first ex cavator , J ohn Deer e’ s 12-metric- ton 120C and 16-metric-ton 160C L C Excav ators deser v e a real close look. They ’ r e small machines with big machine feel and productivity . These dyn[...]

This way to profits. It’ s easy to take the 120C and 160C LC from job to job; all you need is a dump truck and a tag-along trailer . Like all C-Series excavators, the 120C and 160C LC feature welded bulkheads inside the boom and arm to resist torsion stress. They also have thickened plates — three in the boom and one in the arm — to add stren[...]

4-5 Bring on the Heat. These excavators are very smart. A diagnostic display unit gives technicians the ability to read diagnostic codes and engine operating parameters such as fuel pressure, coolant temperature, and manifold temperature.[...]

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXCAV A TORS ENGINE & SY STEMS Wide fin spacing in the cooling system allows trash to pass through the cores, while a removable trash screen helps eliminate plugging. The top and bottom tanks of the heavy- duty cooling system are heavy wall e xtrusions that are TIG welded to the core for maximum durability . The John Deer[...]

6-7 The operator station floats on six silicon fluid- filled elastic mounts that take the shock out of the cab and make for very smooth operators. Sit back and relax. With our new , adjustable lumbar support, you’ll think you’re cruising in a luxury car or SUV . There’ s plenty of glass in the operator station, giving you outstanding sight li[...]

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXCAV ATORS OPERA TOR ST A TION Productivity Place. O perators need to be comfortable to do their best work. The C-Series cab r eally takes this philosophy to heart with a list of comfort features that goes from the r etractable shade on the tinted sunroof right do wn to the self-cleaning floor mats. The automatic, high-capac[...]

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXCAV A TORS SERVICE No Worries. Yo u’v e taken some risks to get wher e y ou are today: financing, bonding, acquiring that second piece of equipment, and bidding bigger jobs. With a J ohn Deere extended warranty , we ’ re going to giv e y ou one less thing to worr y about — unbudgeted r epair bills. N ot only does Deer[...]

8-9 Service inter vals have been e xtended. The first hydraulic oil change is at 4,000 hours and then every 2,000 hours thereafter . We ’ve arranged and grouped daily service points so that your daily walk-around is fast and easy . Service doors with large handles help make service a snap. Log-on to CPS-Online and you can e-mail your dealer , ord[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS EXCAV A TORS 120C 1 6 0C LC Engine 120C 1 6 0C LC T ype ..........................................................................John Deere 4045H with turbocharger and air -to-air charge air cooler; John Deere 4045H with turbocharger and air -to-air charge air cooler; meets EP A and CARB emission non-road regulations meets EP A and[...]

Operating Weights 120C 1 6 0C LC With full fuel tank and 175-lb. (79 kg) operator With 42-in. (1067 mm), 0.79-cu.-yd. (0.60 m 3 ), 925-lb. (420 kg) bucket; 9-ft. 11-in. (3.01 m) arm; 5,400-lb. (2450 kg) counterweight; 11-ft. 9-in. (3.58 m) undercarriage length Without Blade With Blade 24-in. (600 mm) triple semi-grouser shoes ....28,840 lb. (13 082[...]

12 Dimensions 120C 1 6 0C LC A With 8-ft. 3-in. (2.52 m) arm ..............................25 ft. 0 in. (7.61 m) With 8-ft. 6-in. (2.60 m) arm..........................................................................28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m) With 9-ft. 11-in. (3.01 m) arm ............................25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m) With 10-ft. 2-in. (3.10 m) arm.[...]

13 120C Lift Capacities (continued) Boldface italic type indicates hydraulic-limited capacities; lightface type indicates stability-limited ca pacities, in lb. (kg). Ratings at bucket lift hook, machine equipped with 0.79-cu. yd. (0.60 m 3 ), 42-in. (1067 mm) wide, 925-lb. (420 kg) bucket; and situated on firm, uniform supporting surface. T otal l[...]

14 1 6 0C LC Lift Capacities Boldface italic type indicates hydraulic-limited capacities; lightface type indicates stability-limited ca pacities, in lb. (kg). Ratings at bucket lift hook, machine equipped with 0.78-cu. yd. (0.60 m 3 ), 36-in. (900 mm) wide, 1,096-lb. (497 kg) bucket; and situated on firm, uniform supporting surface. T otal load in[...]

15 1 6 0C LC Buckets A full line of buckets is offered to meet a wide variety of applications. The buckets ha ve an adjustable bushing for side c learance, with the exception of the ditching bucket. T ooth selection includes either the John Deere Fanggs ® or the ESCO (Helilok) Standard tooth. Replaceable cutting edges are available through John De[...]

Net engine power is with standard equipment including air cleaner , exhaust system, alternator , and cooling fan, at standard conditions per SAE J1349 and DIN 6270B, using No. 2-D fuel at 35 API grav- ity . No derating is required up to 10,000-ft. (3050 m) altitude. Gross power is without cooling fan. Specifications and design subject to change wi[...]