John Deere has added a new PowerTech E 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power.
The 710J still provides dig depth up to 22 feet 4 inches when extended, and with the new PowerTech E 6068 Tier 3 engine (standard on 710J backhoes as of January) will provide an increase in horsepower and the same heavy-duty six-cylinder torque as on the previous Tier 2 models. The new 710Js feature net horsepower of 126 hp, compared to 123 hp on the Tier 2 engines, along with a host of other improvements. “The increased combustion efficiency, power and torque results in higher low-speed torque and faster response, while the new ECU has twice the memory and five times the computing power of the previous engine,” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere. “Plus, the redesigned ECU is now located inside the cab and your in-depth diagnostics can be retrieved using the monitor’s onboard diagnostics or Service Advisor.” “Servicing is all done on the same side and accessed from the ground,” Tyler continued. “You won’t need to raise the boom and no tools are necessary to open and tilt the hood, which can be tilted to 90 degrees if needed.” Exterior upgrades to the 710J include a new extended grill frame that comes standard and a side louver that improves airflow to the engine.
The 710J still provides dig depth up to 22 feet 4 inches when extended, and with the new PowerTech E 6068 Tier 3 engine (standard on 710J backhoes as of January) will provide an increase in horsepower and the same heavy-duty six-cylinder torque as on the previous Tier 2 models. The new 710Js feature net horsepower of 126 hp, compared to 123 hp on the Tier 2 engines, along with a host of other improvements. “The increased combustion efficiency, power and torque results in higher low-speed torque and faster response, while the new ECU has twice the memory and five times the computing power of the previous engine,” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere. “Plus, the redesigned ECU is now located inside the cab and your in-depth diagnostics can be retrieved using the monitor’s onboard diagnostics or Service Advisor.” “Servicing is all done on the same side and accessed from the ground,” Tyler continued. “You won’t need to raise the boom and no tools are necessary to open and tilt the hood, which can be tilted to 90 degrees if needed.” Exterior upgrades to the 710J include a new extended grill frame that comes standard and a side louver that improves airflow to the engine.
