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John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC specifications

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John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
250G LC	Net Power 187.8 hp Operating Weight 55,735 lb
330 LC	Net Power 235 hp Operating Weight 72,800 lb
330C LC	Net Power 246 hp Operating Weight 72,800 lb

250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
John Deere	250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC	3	250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Shipping Length Of Unit	33.96 ft	36.32 ft	36.39 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.08 ft	11.36 ft	11.39 ft
Max Cutting Height	33.34 ft	32.26 ft	32.26 ft
Max Loading Height	23.63 ft	22.68 ft	22.68 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	33.17 ft	33.8 ft	33.8 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.79 ft	18.18 ft	18.18 ft
Max Digging Depth	22.84 ft	22.22 ft	22.22 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Arm Length 2.96 m (9 ft 9 in)	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )

Dimensions and weight
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Ground Clearance	1.51 ft	1.67 ft	1.65 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft	10.31 ft	10.31 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft	11.13 ft	11.13 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	12.6 ft	13.29 ft	13.29 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.31 ft	10.83 ft	10.83 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.58 ft	3.81 ft	3.81 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Shoe Size	32 in	31.5 in	31.5 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	51	48	48
Ground Pressure	5.37 psi	6.74 psi	6.75 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.4 mph	3.4 mph	3.4 mph
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9	9	9
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2	2	2
Drawbar Pull	49,935 lb	56,086 lb	56,086 lb

Specification	330 LC
Track Gauge	8.5 ft

Engine
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6
Engine Model	PowerTech™ PVX 6.8 L	6081H	6081H
Net Power	187.8 hp	235 hp	246 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,000 rpm
Displacement	415 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharger

Specification	330 LC	330C LC
Max Torque	940 lb-ft	802 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm	1,600 rpm

Operational
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Operating Weight	55,735 lb	72,800 lb	72,800 lb
Fuel Capacity	132.1 gal	148 gal	148 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	14.6 gal	14.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.5 gal	85 gal	85 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5.2 gal	7.4 gal	8 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal	4.5 gal	3.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps	45 amps	45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	565.7 psi	4,624 psi	4,624 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	9 gpm	77 gpm	77 gpm

Swing Mechanism
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Swing Torque	54,857 lb-ft	67,700 lb-ft	75,172 lb-ft
Swing Speed	13.5 rpm	10.9 rpm	11.6 rpm

Buckets
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3	2.4 yd3	2.4 yd3

Specification	250G LC	330C LC
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3	2.5 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.1 yd3	1.3 yd3

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC	39

Ratios
Figure	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	3.4	3.2	3.4
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.70 gal	0.63 gal	0.60 gal
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure	3.0 hp	207.7 hp	207.7 hp

250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the John Deere 330 excavators (330LC, 330CLC, 330G); heavyequipmentforums.com.

John Deere: Used-machine faults, DEF derate and aftermarket pump settings.

250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	full-size excavator	John Deere and the 250G LC, 330 LC, 330C LC	23

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	3
parts and manuals	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	3	13%
parts and manuals	2	9%

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Used market for the 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	John Deere full-size excavator	89

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
250G LC	76	2013 to 2023	$36,500	$390,000	$176,150	6,025
330 LC	2	2000 to 2001	$32,500	$50,000	$41,250	4,000
330C LC	11	2002 to 2006	$19,500	$95,000	$52,500	7,774

250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	John Deere together with the full-size excavator 250G LC, 330 LC, 330C LC	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 250G LC — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 330 LC — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: John Deere 330C LC — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the John Deere 330 excavators (330LC, 330CLC, 330G) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for John Deere 250G LC — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for John Deere — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Classification in the linked listing
Guide	As-listed machine class
John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC	full-size excavator

John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: Configuration records

250G LC

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	33.34 ft
Max Loading Height	23.63 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	33.17 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.79 ft
Max Digging Depth	22.84 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Arm Length 2.96 m (9 ft 9 in)
Shipping Length Of Unit	33.96 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.08 ft
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.51 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	12.6 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.31 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.58 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	32 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Max Travel Speed	3.4 mph
Ground Pressure	5.37 psi
Drawbar Pull	49,935 lb
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	PowerTech™ PVX 6.8 L
Net Power	187.8 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	415 cu in
Operational
Operating Weight	55,735 lb
Fuel Capacity	132.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5.2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	9 gpm
Operating Voltage	24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	565.7 psi
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	13.5 rpm
Swing Torque	54,857 lb-ft
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.1 yd3

Source

330 LC

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	32.26 ft
Max Loading Height	22.68 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	33.8 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.18 ft
Max Digging Depth	22.22 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )
Shipping Length Of Unit	36.32 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.36 ft
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.67 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.31 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	13.29 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.83 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.81 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	31.5 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	48
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Max Travel Speed	3.4 mph
Ground Pressure	6.74 psi
Drawbar Pull	56,086 lb
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2
Track Gauge	8.5 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6081H
Net Power	235 hp
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Displacement	494 cu in
Max Torque	940 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,100 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	72,800 lb
Fuel Capacity	148 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	85 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	7.4 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	77 gpm
Operating Voltage	24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,624 psi
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	10.9 rpm
Swing Torque	67,700 lb-ft
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	2.4 yd3

Source

330C LC

Specification	Source figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height	32.26 ft
Max Loading Height	22.68 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	33.8 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.18 ft
Max Digging Depth	22.22 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )
Shipping Length Of Unit	36.39 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.39 ft
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.65 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.31 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	13.29 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.83 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.81 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size	31.5 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	48
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Max Travel Speed	3.4 mph
Ground Pressure	6.75 psi
Drawbar Pull	56,086 lb
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	6081H
Net Power	246 hp
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Displacement	494 cu in
Max Torque	802 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	72,800 lb
Fuel Capacity	148 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	14.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	85 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	8 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	77 gpm
Operating Voltage	24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	3.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,624 psi
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	11.6 rpm
Swing Torque	75,172 lb-ft
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	2.4 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2.5 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.3 yd3

Source

Compare John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, 330C LC

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Shipping Length Of Unit	33.96 ft	36.32 ft	36.39 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.08 ft	11.36 ft	11.39 ft
Max Cutting Height	33.34 ft	32.26 ft	32.26 ft
Max Loading Height	23.63 ft	22.68 ft	22.68 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	33.17 ft	33.8 ft	33.8 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.79 ft	18.18 ft	18.18 ft
Max Digging Depth	22.84 ft	22.22 ft	22.22 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1	Arm Length 2.96 m (9 ft 9 in)	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )	Arm Length 8 ft. 9 in. (2.66m )

Dimensions and weight
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Ground Clearance	1.51 ft	1.67 ft	1.65 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	9.88 ft	10.31 ft	10.31 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.13 ft	11.13 ft	11.13 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	12.6 ft	13.29 ft	13.29 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.31 ft	10.83 ft	10.83 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.58 ft	3.81 ft	3.81 ft

Undercarriage
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Shoe Size	32 in	31.5 in	31.5 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	51	48	48
Ground Pressure	5.37 psi	6.74 psi	6.75 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.4 mph	3.4 mph	3.4 mph
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9	9	9
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	2	2	2
Drawbar Pull	49,935 lb	56,086 lb	56,086 lb

Engine
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Number Of Cylinders	6	6	6
Engine Model	PowerTech™ PVX 6.8 L	6081H	6081H
Net Power	187.8 hp	235 hp	246 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm	2,000 rpm	2,000 rpm
Displacement	415 cu in	494 cu in	494 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharger	Turbocharger

Operational
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Operating Weight	55,735 lb	72,800 lb	72,800 lb
Fuel Capacity	132.1 gal	148 gal	148 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	14.6 gal	14.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.5 gal	85 gal	85 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	5.2 gal	7.4 gal	8 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.9 gal	4.5 gal	3.7 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps	45 amps	45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	565.7 psi	4,624 psi	4,624 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	9 gpm	77 gpm	77 gpm

Swing Mechanism
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Swing Torque	54,857 lb-ft	67,700 lb-ft	75,172 lb-ft
Swing Speed	13.5 rpm	10.9 rpm	11.6 rpm

Buckets
Specification	250G LC	330 LC	330C LC
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd3	2.4 yd3	2.4 yd3

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Sources for this page

John Deere 250G LC, 330 LC, and 330C LC: Configuration records