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John Deere
270B
Compact Tractors Attachments

John Deere 270B

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Designed for Improved Operator Comfort

This backhoe’s operator station enhances comfort with a high-back seat, non-slip grips, and accessible controls. The design includes a strong stance for safe mounting and convenient boom and swing locks accessible from the operator's seat.

Front angled view of an operator on an open station tractor using an attached 270B backhoe in a field
Convenient and easy operation

Designed with practicality in mind, this backhoe offers a pivoting seat for debris prevention, a low-profile console for unobstructed views, and streamlined two-lever control for easier handling, along with a cushioned boom cylinder for smoother operation.

Front view of an operator in open station tractor using a 270B backhoe to dig a trench in a flat field at dusk
Backhoe performance

Engineered for high-quality digging performance by matching the tractor's hydraulic flow and system pressure with the backhoe. Features include valve spools for smooth operation, a durable sub-frame, and optimized bucket design for increased productivity.

Side left view of an open operator's station 270B Backhoe on a lawn
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Backhoe

Swing Arc150 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)148 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Bucket Rotation180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)176 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Boom Lift Capacity116 kg129 kg
285 lb
137 kg
302 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
Boom Lift Capacity256 lb.129 kg
285 lb
137 kg
302 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force6681 N5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
7015 N
1577 lbf
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force1502 lbf5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
7015 N
1577 lbf
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force11005 N9056 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,975 N
2692 lbf
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force2474 lbf9056 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,975 N
2692 lbf
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure16350.6 kPa172.4 bar
2500 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa
17580 kPa
2250 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure2370 psi172.4 bar
2500 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa
17580 kPa
2250 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa

Dimensions

Digging Depth2.13 m1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.08 m
6 ft, 10 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
2.67 m
8 ft, 9 in.
102 in.
2.59 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Digging Depth7 ft1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.08 m
6 ft, 10 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
2.67 m
8 ft, 9 in.
102 in.
2.59 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)1.74 m1.5 m
5 ft
1.8 m
5 ft, 10.5 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
2.24 m
7 ft, 4 in.
79 in.
2.00 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)6.08 ft1.5 m
5 ft
1.8 m
5 ft, 10.5 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
2.24 m
7 ft, 4 in.
79 in.
2.00 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot3 m2.6 m
8 ft, 8 in.
3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
3.61 m
11 ft, 10 in.
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot9.75 ft2.6 m
8 ft, 8 in.
3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
3.61 m
11 ft, 10 in.
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Transport Height1.92 m1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
2 m
6 ft, 7 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
2.29 m
7 ft, 6 in.
92 in.
2.33 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Transport Height6.25 ft1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
2 m
6 ft, 7 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
2.29 m
7 ft, 6 in.
92 in.
2.33 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)1.13 m0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
51 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)3.58 ft0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
51 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang1.1 m0.9 m
3 ft, 1 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
1.32 m
4 ft, 4 in.
53 in.
1.34 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang3.5 ft0.9 m
3 ft, 1 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
1.32 m
4 ft, 4 in.
53 in.
1.34 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Undercut43 cm0.4 m
1 ft, 5 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
0.56 m
1 ft, 10 in.
19 in.
0.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Undercut17 in.0.4 m
1 ft, 5 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
0.56 m
1 ft, 10 in.
19 in.
0.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up1.47 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up4.83 ft
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down1.92 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down6.58 ft

Weight

Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket350 kg
Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket773 lb.

Bucket

Bucket Widths20.3, 30.5, 40.6 cm0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
20.3 cm (8 in.)
30.5 cm (12 in.)
40.6 cm (16 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in. heavy duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
305 mm (12 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)
610 mm (24 in.)
914 mm (36 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
Bucket Widths8, 12, 16 in.0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
20.3 cm (8 in.)
30.5 cm (12 in.)
40.6 cm (16 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in. heavy duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
305 mm (12 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)
610 mm (24 in.)
914 mm (36 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
SAE Struck Capacity20.3 cm (8 in.): 0.011 m³ (0.42 cu ft); 30.5 cm (12 in.): 0.019 m³ (0.66 cu ft); 40.6 cm (16 in.): 0.025 m³ (0.9 cu ft)
Heaped Capacity20.3 cm (8 in.): 0.013 m³ (0.46 cu ft); 30.5 cm (12 in.): 0.022 m³ (0.76 cu ft); 40.6 cm (16 in.): 0.03 m³ (1.06 cu ft)
Shipping Weight20.3 cm (8 in.): 40 lb (18.1 kg); 30.5 cm (12 in.): 50 lb (22.7 kg); 40.6 cm (16 in.): 60 lb (27.2 kg)