Tool carrier (TC) with quick-coupler boasts increased lift capability and best-in-class work-tool visibility, plus set-and-forget parallel lift, return-to-carry, and boom height kick-out. 

Total Machine Control (TMC)

Three speed modes - craning, normal and high production mode that can produce 20% faster cycle times.  Integral Accu-swing™ allows for precise control of the backhoe in all operating conditions

Ability to run the backhoe with the seat rotated up to 90 degrees from the rear facing position for excellent visibility

Integral controlled load lowering and regenerative hydraulic functions improve work tool precision and fuel efficiency

Simultaneous loader and backhoe operation with the exclusive mini-joystick

Armrest mounted joystick controls eliminate the pilot towers for enhanced visibility and unmatched comfort

Standard Powershift transmission

Limited-slip differential in the front axle

Hydraulic locking differential rear axle

Optional ride control for faster cycles and operator comfort

Best-in-class lighting package

Best-in-class visibility and versatility with the WorksitePro™ loader coupler.

Exclusive electronic parallel-lift, return to carry and boom height kickout improve

Increased loader lift specifications for high performance tool carrier work

Uptime/Service

Unlike traditional designs, John Deere's Tool Carrier eliminates the Z-Bar linkage, self-leveling rod, and numerous grease zerks.

All J-Series Backhoes utilize the fuel-efficient Tier 2 PowerTech™ wet-sleeve engine with replaceable wet-type cylinder liners for superior cooling, reduced oil breakdown, and reduced ring-wear.

Best-in-class on-board diagnostics with multi-language digital monitor.

The outer-box extendable dipperstick keeps material out of the greased part of the dipperstick and the serrated edge allows for easy material clamping.

A single self-adjusting serpentine belt reduces maintenance time.

Spring applied hydraulically released automatic park brake, no adjustment needed

Wet sleeve engine with replaceable spin cast liners, enhanced cooling, reduced oil and ring breakdown

Sealed front axle minimizes susceptibility to contamination

Optional sample ports for easy conditioned-based-maintenance fluid sampling

Low Daily Operating Cost

Best in class serviceability in terms of total costs

All daily service same side and ground level

Sight gauges for quick fluid checks

Easy access single-radiator cooling package

Open access to engine with tilt hood

Auto-idle feature helps reduce fuel costs