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John Deere 3554 Road Builder Specs

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Overview

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder is a hydraulic excavator listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 246 hp, operating weight of 85,700 lb, working depth of 23.10 ft, reach of 36.42 ft, travel speed of 3.4 mph and fuel capacity of 269.0 gal. This model can be reviewed for excavation, trenching, loading, site preparation, and fleet comparison workflows. Use the full specifications table to compare the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder against similar hydraulic excavator models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.

Key Specifications

Operating Weight
85,700.30
lb

Net Power
245.50
hp

Max Digging Depth
23.10
ft

Full Specifications

38 specs

Dimensions

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1 standard arm 10\'6\" (2960mm)

Ground Clearance 2.34 ft / 0.71 m

Height to Top of Cab 12.57 ft / 3.83 m

Length of Track on Ground 13.26 ft / 4.04 m

Max Cutting Height 34.59 ft / 10.54 m

Max Digging Depth 23.10 ft / 7.04 m

Max Reach Along Ground 36.42 ft / 11.10 m

Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 21 ft / 6.40 m

Shipping Length Of Unit 36.46 ft / 11.11 m

Tail Swing Radius 11.75 ft / 3.58 m

Width To Outside Of Tracks 11.16 ft / 3.40 m

Engine

Alternator Supplied Amperage 45 A

Cooling System Fluid Capacity 14.70 gal / 55.6 L

Displacement 494 cu in / 8.1 L

Engine Make 2240

Engine Model 6081H

Engine Oil Capacity 8 gal / 30.3 L

Fuel Capacity 269 gal / 1,018.3 L

Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 154.30 gal/min / 584.1 L/min

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 85.10 gal / 322.1 L

Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 5,050 psi / 348.2 bar

Max Torque 940 lb-ft / 1,275 Nm

Net Power 246 hp / 183.1 kW

Number of Cylinders 6

Operating Voltage 24 V

Operating Weight 85,700 lb / 38,873 kg

Power Measured @ 2,000 rpm

Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 3.70 gal / 14.0 L

Swing Speed 11.60 deg

Swing Torque 82,862.90 deg

Torque Measured @ 1,100 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull 56,074 lb / 25,435 kg

Ground Pressure 9 psi / 0.6 bar

Max Travel Speed 3.42 mph / 5.5 km/h

Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side 2

Number of Track Rollers per Side 9

Shoe Size 27.96 in / 710 mm

Track Gauge 8.83 ft / 2.69 m

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the operating weight of the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder? +

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder has an operating weight of 85,700 lb (38,873 kg). This places it in a class suited for hydraulic excavator applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.

How powerful is the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder engine? +

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder produces 246 hp (183.1 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Hydraulic Excavator work cycles efficiently.

What is the maximum digging depth of the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder? +

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder has a maximum digging depth of 23.10 ft (7.04 m). This makes it suitable for trenching, foundation work, and other excavation tasks requiring vertical reach.

What is the maximum reach of the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder? +

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder has a maximum reach along the ground of 36.42 ft (11.10 m), allowing it to work effectively across wide areas without repositioning.

What is the travel speed of the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder? +

The John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder has a maximum travel speed of 3.4 mph (5.5 km/h), enabling efficient movement between work areas on the job site.

How does the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder compare to similar Hydraulic Excavator models? +

You can compare the John Deere Construction & Forestry John Deere 3554 Road Builder side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.