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Sell Your John Deere 470G Very Large Excavator
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What Is Your John Deere 470G Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used John Deere 470G at $70,000–$250,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 6 auction results for the John Deere 470G ranged from $71,000 to $125,000; 4 dealer asks ran $72,500–$250,000.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $158,000–$250,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $82,000–$158,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $70,000–$82,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $70,000–$70,000 |
John Deere 470G Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- John Deere 6T890 367 hp
- Operating weight
- 112,916 lb
- Size class
- Very Large
- Years produced
- 2011-2022
- Max Dig Depth
- 27.17 ft
- Fuel tank
- 178 gal
Checked against 470G LC.
Full John Deere 470Gspecifications →Which John Deere 470G Do You Have?
The John Deere 470G was built 2011-2022. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your John Deere 470G
Seen most often on a John Deere 470G; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the John Deere 470G Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 470G | 112,916 lb | 367 | 27.17 ft | $70,000–$250,000 |
| CAT 390 | 190,204 lb | 543 | 35.3 ft | $389,000–$850,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 390, the John Deere 470G is 77,288 lb lighter, has 176 less hp and has 8.13 ft less max dig depth.
In John Deere's excavators lineup, the next size down is the John Deere 345G.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the John Deere 470G still made?
No. The John Deere 470G was built 2011-2022, so every unit for sale is used.
What is the John Deere 470G used for?
The John Deere 470G is mostly put to work on mining, large quarrying, major demolition.