John Deere E210LC hydraulic excavator 2021 Machine Spotlight

The E210LC is a brand new model for Western Australia introduced by the state’s John Deere distributors, AFGRI, which brings the number of excavators in the range to six.

Typically, the E210LC is aimed at the construction industry with clients including shires and councils as well as private contractors.

AFGRI construction sales representative, Damon Pavlinovich, said the E210LC is intended for civil construction and, as a 21-tonne machine, is the mainstay of many fleets.

“This would be the one machine size that almost every operator has used and knows how to use,” he said.

“In the case of the E210, it brings class-leading features to the segment including the biggest cabin in its class, variable-speed cooling fan and a touchscreen display.”

The E210LC sits in the middle of AFGRI's John Deere excavator offering which ranges from 13 tonnes through to 38 tonnes.

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Pavlinovich said there are features that have been carried over from other E-series excavators to this model due to popular demand.

“These include the ability for general servicing while standing on the ground - something that has important safety benefits to operators and technicians working on the machine, and especially when working out in the field,” he said.

“It’s designed so all the important and regularly-used maintenance points are easy to access and service. This ground-level serviceability is something common with other John Deere machinery.”

Pavlinovich said the E210LC also gets a bigger cooling package than previous similar-sized models.

“This has significant benefits for applications in Australia,” he said.

“The design also allows it to easily clear debris from the machine, including the cooling system.”

The new excavator is built around John Deere’s principles of serviceability, commonality of parts, and durability.

It uses the company’s SSM (sealed switch module) that means less wires to minimise potential damage and to reduce maintenance.

The electrical system has an uncomplicated architecture so there are fewer components - such as relays and connectors - while the hydraulic hoses have 'O-ring' seals and are routed away from potential damage.

“This model has an X-frame design for strength that also offers protection to components including the rollers and tracks,” Pavlinovich said.

“It also has a sloping track frame to minimise the build-up of material, so that is another way to protect the machine and minimise downtime.

“The undercarriage is sealed and lubricated, again to reduce maintenance problems.”

The service intervals are now at 500 hours, with John Deere claiming it to be the longest in the game.

The E210LC shares a lot of the same parts as other John Deere models, including its 45T PowerTech Plus engine that produces 157hp (118kW) at 2000rpm and 645Nm of torque at 1500rpm. The 45T has several key features including automatic idling to save fuel when the hydraulics are not being used, as well as a turbo cool-down function that ensures oil is supplied to the turbine to extend its life.

There are four power modes - Low, Economy, Standard and High - to suit operator needs in different conditions; as well as three work modes of Lift, Dig and Hammer/bidirectional that activates different hydraulic responses.

The cherry on top of the E210LC is a new cabin design that mimics the style and features of a car cabin, such as the seven-inch touchscreen and ergonomic controls.

Pavlinovich said the main aim of the new cabin is to make the operator as comfortable in their seat as possible. For that reason, John Deere has installed a quality leather air-suspension seat in the cab which can be adjusted to suit different operator sizes and postures and can even be reclined. There is also plenty of room behind the seat for the operator’s personal items.

The short-throw levers allow for easy operation with minimal effort while the SSM components have no moving parts, meaning the switchgear is free from damage caused by dust or moisture.

The JDLink telematics system, included with the E210LC, gives the owner and operator real-time machinery data and alerts them to potential issues.

The remote JDLink function alerts the dealer to the health of the machine and allows for quick diagnosis and troubleshooting to reduce downtime and avoid further damage.

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