Real John Deere 700L Dimensions for Hauling, XLT and LGP
John Deere 700L dimensions from Deere’s own sheet: 92 in over XLT tracks, 108 in on the LGP, plus how to read listing specs that mix setups.
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A John Deere 700L stands 10 ft 0 in to the roof (10 ft 4 in with limb risers) and 16 ft 1 in long. It is 92 in wide over the tracks as an XLT, 108 in as an LGP, and 111–131 in with the blade angled.
| Dimension | 700L XLT | 700L LGP | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height to roof | 10 ft 0 in (3,047 mm) | 10 ft 0 in (3,047 mm) | Includes antenna base |
| Overall length | 16 ft 1 in (4,906 mm) | 16 ft 1 in (4,906 mm) | Blade straight, no rear options |
| Width over tracks | 92 in (2,338 mm) | 108 in (2,741 mm) | Standard 22 in / 30 in shoes |
| Width, blade angled 25° | 111–115 in | 120–131 in | By blade size |
Source: Deere 700L spec sheet DKALDZR700 (23-09), verified October 15, 2026; no serial range printed.
Hauling? Read Sections 2, 3 and 7; buying from a listing, Sections 5 and 6. Base weight (30,900–32,088 lb) is in our John Deere specs by configuration reference.
ℹ️ Safety Note: An overheight or overwidth load can strike a bridge, power line or oncoming traffic. Plan with these figures, but have a licensed heavy-haul carrier measure the machine as it will ride.
700L height on the trailer: roof vs limb risers
Limb risers add 4 in to Deere’s roof height.
| Measurement | Height | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| To roof, incl. antenna base | 10 ft 0 in (3,047 mm) | 700L XLT and LGP |
| With limb risers | 10 ft 4 in (3,138 mm) | Forestry setup |
Source: DKALDZR700 (23-09), dims A and A′, verified October 15, 2026.
Loaded height: machine plus deck
| Height limit | Max deck, roof | Max deck, risers | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 ft 6 in | 42 in | About 38 in | 700L, no rooftop items |
| 14 ft 0 in | 48 in | About 44 in | 700L, no rooftop items |
Limit minus 120 in or 123.5 in; computed October 15, 2026.
What the roof figure leaves out
A grade-control receiver or beacon may ride higher than the antenna base.
🗺️ State Check: No federal height limit exists; most states set 13 ft 6 in to 14 ft (FHWA size regulations). Texas allows 14 ft without a permit (TxDMV limits). Both verified October 15, 2026; look up every route state and posted clearance.
700L length: blade, drawbar, counterweight, winch
Rear equipment sets the length.
| Rear setup | Overall length | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 16 ft 1 in (4,906 mm) | XLT and LGP |
| Extended drawbar | 16 ft 8 in (5,078 mm) | XLT and LGP |
| Drawbar + rear counterweight | 17 ft 1 in (5,205 mm) | XLT and LGP |
| Winch + fairlead | 18 ft 0 in (5,474 mm) | XLT and LGP |
Source: DKALDZR700 (23-09), dims D–D‴, verified October 15, 2026.
The ripper gap
🔍 Why It Fails: Deere lists the rear ripper itself (59 in lowered, 48 in raised) but no machine length with it fitted.
Where length matters
Length sets deck position, which shifts axle loads; that is the carrier’s call.
700L width over tracks and the 102-inch line
Width over track is gauge plus shoe width.
| Undercarriage, shoe | Over tracks | Status | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLT, 22 in, 70 in gauge | 92 in (2,338 mm) | Deere | 700L XLT |
| LGP, 30 in, 78 in gauge | 108 in (2,741 mm) | Deere | 700L LGP |
| LGP, 24 in option | About 102 in (2,591 mm) | Calculated | 700L LGP |
| LGP, 22 in option | About 100 in (2,540 mm) | Calculated | 700L LGP |
Gauge and shoes from DKALDZR700 (23-09); method reproduces Deere’s two widths. Computed October 15, 2026.
The federal width baseline
📜 The Rule: States may not set a width limit other than 102 in on the National Network, but may permit wider loads (23 CFR 658.15, verified October 15, 2026). A 24 in-shoe LGP sits on that line; tape it.
What the blade does to width
Every Deere blade width exceeds 102 in. Permits and state checks are in our 700L weight and legal-width guide.
Where 700L dimensions online go wrong
Most bad 700L numbers are real Deere figures from the wrong setup.
| Source | Shows | Actually is | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deere compare table | 3,138 mm, 3,077 mm blade, 31,943 lb | Riser height, XLT blade, LGP weight | Mixed |
| Lectura | 3.688 m transport width | LGP 145 in blade, straight | LGP |
| “700L XLT” listing | “Wide Track; 22″ Pads” | XLT pads; “Wide Track” wrong | XLT |
| Listing, 24 in pads | LGP, 3.38 m blade | About 102 in over tracks | LGP |
Observed October 15, 2026; third-party pages not linked.
Deere’s compare table
The Deere 700L page mixes setups in one column; haul from the spec sheet.
The aggregator “transport width”
3.69 m is about 24 in wider than an XLT’s 121 in blade.
Reading a 700L listing into transport dimensions
The ad line holds the governing dimension.
Read the ad in this order
- Pad size: 22 in XLT is 92 in; 30 in LGP is 108 in; narrower LGP pads use Section 4.
- Blade in metres: 3.08 m = 121 in, 3.23 = 127, 3.38 = 133, 3.69 = 145.
- Limb risers: 10 ft 4 in tall.
- Winch, drawbar, counterweight: up to 18 ft 0 in; ripper means measure.
- Serial number: confirms it.
700L or 700 P-Tier?
Deere’s 2025 fleet sheet gives the 700 P-Tier the 700L’s weights and power (what P-Tier means); its dimensions are.
What to give your carrier before a 700L moves
The carrier’s tape, not the brochure, decides the permit.
⚠️ Hazard: Width and height change with how the blade, ripper and accessories ride, and an overheight load can strike a bridge or power line. Blade setting, loading and securement are not covered here; a licensed heavy-haul carrier should measure and plan.
Measurements to hand over
✅ Do This: Send serial number, undercarriage, pad size, blade width, every rear option, limb risers and the highest rooftop item.
Questions to ask
Ask for measured loaded height, width as it rides, and each route state’s permit and escort needs.
John Deere 700L dimensions FAQ
1. What are the John Deere 700L dimensions?
The 700L is 10 ft 0 in to the roof, 16 ft 1 in long and 92–108 in over the tracks.
2. How tall is a John Deere 700L?
The 700L is 10 ft 0 in to the roof including antenna base, and 10 ft 4 in with limb risers.
3. How long is a John Deere 700L?
The 700L is 16 ft 1 in standard, 16 ft 8 in with extended drawbar, 18 ft 0 in with winch.
4. How wide is a John Deere 700L XLT?
The 700L XLT is 92 in over its 22 in tracks and 111–115 in with the blade angled.
5. How wide is a John Deere 700L LGP?
The 700L LGP is 108 in over its 30 in tracks and 120–131 in with the blade angled.
6. Is a John Deere 700L legal width without a permit?
Only bare 700L XLT tracks, at 92 in, sit under 102 in; every blade exceeds it. Confirm permits with your carrier.
7. What deck height keeps a 700L under 13 ft 6 in?
A 700L needs a deck under 42 in, or about 38 in with limb risers. Have your carrier measure.
8. Why does Lectura list the 700L at 3.69 m wide?
Lectura’s 3.69 m is the 700L LGP’s 145 in blade held straight, not the track width.
9. Does Deere publish 700L length with a ripper?
No. Deere lists the 700L ripper alone, 59 in lowered, but no machine length with it fitted.
10. Is the 700 P-Tier the same as the 700L?
Deere gives the 700 P-Tier the 700L’s weights and power; confirm the 700 P-Tier’s dimensions by serial number.
Where this leaves you
You can now match any 700L setup or listing to Deere’s dimensions. Next is weight and trailer: see 700L weight by undercarriage, and the Deere specs reference for other models.
🧮 Run the Numbers: In the Machine Transport Dimension & Permit Checker, enter pad size, blade width, height and deck height.
