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John Deere
BH270
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John Deere BH270

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BH270 Backhoe Performance

Hydraulics are precisely matched to the tractor, delivering stronger digging performance and smoother, more controlled operation. Its durable subframe, bucket options, mechanical thumb, and ability to keep the 3‑point hitch draft arms attached all contribute to efficient, versatile use.

BH270 Backhoe working in field
Backhoe Operator Comfort

The BH160 and BH270 Backhoes are built to maximize operator comfort throughout long workdays. A stable 3‑point stance, accessible grab handles, and a large boarding step make mounting and dismounting easier, while a high‑back seat and convenient access to stabilizers and locks enhance ease of use. Non‑slip grips on the operator platform further support safe, comfortable operation.

Backhoe in the woods with operator
Backhoe Buckets

Buckets are available in a variety of sizes to fit the job for greater productivity. The Backhoe can be ordered with 20.3-cm (8-in.), 30.5-cm (12-in.), and 40.6-cm (16-in.) buckets. Replaceable bucket teeth are available.

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Backhoe

Swing Arc148 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Bucket Rotation176 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Boom Lift Capacity137 kg129 kg
285 lb
116 kg
256 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
Boom Lift Capacity302 lb.129 kg
285 lb
116 kg
256 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force7015 N5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
6681 N
1502 lb
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force1577 lbf5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
6681 N
1502 lb
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force11975 N9056 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,005 N
2474 lb
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force2692 lbf9056 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,005 N
2474 lb
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure172.4 kPa2370 psi2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa
17580 kPa
2250 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure2500 psi2370 psi2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa
17580 kPa
2250 psi
2250 psi
17580 kPa

Dimensions

Digging Depth2.08 m1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.13 m
7 ft, 0 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 Depth6 ft1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.13 m
7 ft, 0 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)1.8 m1.5 m
5 ft
1.74 m
6 ft, 1 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)5 ft1.5 m
5 ft
1.74 m
6 ft, 1 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 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 Height2 m1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
1.92 m
6 ft, 3 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 ft1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
1.92 m
6 ft, 3 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)1.17 m0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.13 m
3 ft, 7 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 ft0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.13 m
3 ft, 7 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 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 - Up1.17 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up4 ft
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down1.9 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down6 ft

Weight

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

Bucket

Bucket Widths20.3 cm0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (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 in.0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (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.) - 0.012 m3 - 0.42 cu ft cu ft; 30.5 cm (12 in.) - 0.019 m3 - 0.66 cu ft; 40.6 cm (16 in.) - 0.25 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)