John Deere 710G Backhoe Loader – Parts, Specs & Serial Numbers

Description:

The John Deere 710G Backhoe Loader, produced from the early 2000s to around 2007, was Deere’s heaviest-duty production backhoe of its time. Designed for maximum reach, breakout force, and trenching depth, the 710G is built for pipeline, roadwork, and industrial excavation. It features a Tier 2 turbocharged engine, high-flow hydraulics, and Deere’s PowerShift transmission — all packed into a machine known for its extended life cycle, rugged drivetrain, and exceptional loader power. If you're running big iron, the 710G is the jobsite brute you want.

Specifications:

Engine

• Model: John Deere 6068T

• Type: 6-cylinder, turbocharged diesel

• Displacement: 414 cu in (6.8 L)

• Net Power: 115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

• Cooling System: Liquid-cooled

• Fuel Capacity: 45 gallons (170 L)

Transmission

• Type: PowerShift

• Gears: 4 forward / 3 reverse

• Clutch: Hydraulic wet-disc

• Max Travel Speed: 23.1 mph (37.2 km/h)

Hydraulic System

• System Type: Open center, high-flow

• Pump Flow: 41 GPM (155 L/min)

• System Pressure: 3,100 psi (213.7 bar)

Backhoe Specs

• Max Digging Depth: 17 ft 10 in (5.44 m)

• Bucket Digging Force: 15,200 lbf (67.6 kN)

• Dipperstick Force: 9,000 lbf (40.0 kN)

• Swing Arc: 180°

Loader Specs

• Lift Capacity to Full Height: ~8,000 lbs (3,629 kg)

• Breakout Force: 14,300 lbf (63.6 kN)

• Bucket Widths: 86–96 in (2.18–2.44 m)

Dimensions & Weight

• Operating Weight: ~24,000 lbs (10,886 kg)

• Wheelbase: 89 in (2.26 m)

• Overall Length: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)

• Height to Top of Cab: 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)

Maintenance Essentials:

Service Intervals:

• Engine Oil & Filter: Every 250 hours

• Hydraulic Fluid & Filters: Every 500 hours

• Transmission Service: Every 1,000 hours

• Grease Points: Boom, dipper, swing post, loader tower, and stabilizers (daily)

Frequently Replaced Parts:

• Hydraulic cylinder seal kits

• PowerShift solenoids, clutch disks, and valve body kits

• Brake friction discs and axle seal kits

• Loader bushings and backhoe pivot pins

• Cooling system components: belts, water pump, thermostat

Common Issues & Quick Fixes:

• Transmission Slipping or Delayed Shift: Typically caused by worn clutch packs or solenoids — fix with PowerShift repair parts

• Boom or Bucket Drift: Commonly resolved by resealing hydraulic cylinders — use hydraulic rebuild kits

• Brake Drag or Poor Stopping: Wet disc brakes may require replacement kits if discs are worn

Pro Tips:

• The 710G uses a high-flow hydraulic pump — monitor system pressure with test ports to detect early signs of internal leakage.

• Always torque swing tower and loader frame bolts to spec — frame misalignment is common under heavy loader use.

• When ordering parts, confirm model year and serial number — mid-run changes affect hydraulics and electrical connectors.

Serial Number Info:

• Location: Left frame rail near loader tower or beneath operator platform

• Serial Number Format: Begins with T0710GX_ _ _ _ _

• Use the full serial number when ordering for proper fitment on brake, transmission, and hydraulic parts.