2011-2014 John Deere Excavator Reflash

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2011–2014 John Deere Excavator DPF & EGR Delete Tune

Interim Tier 4 G-series excavators from the 160G LC to the 350G LC have no DEF, but a clogged particulate filter or a sticking EGR valve can still park one mid-job. Tune the ECM on site with our Reflash Master handheld, or ship it to us for a bench flash. Both routes shut off EGR and DPF, with an optional Stage 1 tune for better fuel economy. We ship all across the US and Canada.

Fits160G – 350G LC, 2011–2014
SystemsEGR · DPF
TierInterim Tier 4
MethodHandheld or bench flash
Turnaround2 hrs · bench next day
PowerStage 1 · +10%

Stage 1 · John Deere 210G LC

Stock159HP
 
Factory baseline
Stage 1175HP
 
+16 hp · +10%

Shown on a 159 hp 210G LC. Stage 1 is built for fuel economy with a modest torque gain, so the engine holds rpm in a hard pull without extra throttle. Every other model gains about the same 10% over its own rating.

 
EXCAVATOR IN DERATE?Choose bench flashing if you can’t reset the soot levelIf a loaded DPF has the machine derated and you can’t clear the soot on site, pull the ECM and ship it to us. We load the new file, zero the soot count on the bench and send it back the next business day.
Ask which option fits

What’s included

01ECM emissions programming
02Stage 1 horsepower (optional)
03EGR block-off plate
041 year software warranty
05Reflash Master handheld, USB and diagnostic cables (handheld option)

Handheld process

STEP 01OrderMost handheld kits ship the next business day.
STEP 02ReadConnect the handheld at the excavator and save the stock ECM read.
STEP 03SendEmail us the read. Your tuned file is back in about 2 hours.
STEP 04WriteLoad the new file, install the EGR plate and gut or pipe the DPF.

Bench flash process

STEP 01OrderShipping and customs details arrive by email.
STEP 02ShipPull the ECM off the excavator and ship it to our shop.
STEP 03FlashWe flash it, reset soot and ship it the next business day.
STEP 04InstallPlug the ECM back in, add the EGR plate and gut or pipe the DPF.
OVER-THE-AIR UPDATESRead our position on John Deere OTA rewritesRead →

After the tune

EXHAUSTHollow out or straight pipe the DPFWith regens switched off, gut the DPF canister or swap in a straight pipe. These Interim Tier 4 excavators have no SCR or DEF tank, so the rest of the exhaust stays as is.
EGRBlock-off plate includedThe file keeps the EGR valve closed. The plate seals the port too, so exhaust stays out of the intake even if the valve sticks open.

John Deere excavators we tune

Interim Tier 4 G-series mid size excavators, 2011 to 2014, grouped by size class.

Small16 ton class
160G LC4.5L
Mid21–25 ton class
210G LC6.8L250G6.8L250G LC6.8L
Large29–36 ton class
290G LCPowerTech350G9.0L350G LC9.0L

Excavator not on the list? Send us the machine serial number and we will confirm the fit. 2014 and newer G-series excavators with DEF are covered on our Final Tier 4 page.

2014 – PRESENT JOHN DEERE EXCAVATOR?Final Tier 4 excavators with DEF use a separate tuneView →

Why delete the DPF and EGR on a 2011–2014 John Deere excavator?

DPF

Diesel particulate filter

An excavator spends much of its day idling between passes or swinging light loads, so the exhaust rarely gets hot enough to burn soot off passively. The filter keeps asking for parked regens, and after years of trenching many of these canisters are packed with ash that no regen can clear. Gutting the DPF or fitting a straight pipe ends the interruptions and drops exhaust backpressure.

EGR

Exhaust gas recirculation

With no SCR to handle NOx, the Interim Tier 4 PowerTech relies on cooled EGR, routing a steady stream of sooty exhaust back into the intake. Over thousands of hours that builds hard carbon in the valve, cooler and manifold, and a valve that hangs open costs power and sets codes. The file closes the EGR for good, and the included block-off plate seals the port.

Frequently asked questions

Q1Should I pick the handheld or bench flashing?+

Most owners take the Reflash Master handheld and tune the excavator right on the jobsite. Pick bench flashing if the machine is derated from high soot and you can’t reset it, or if heavy CAN bus traffic stops the handheld from writing the file.

Q2How fast is the turnaround?+

Send us the stock read from the handheld and your tuned file comes back in about 2 hours. A bench flash ECM is programmed and shipped back the next business day after it reaches us, plus transit time.

Q3What happens to the DPF canister?+

After the file is loaded, hollow the canister out or replace it with a straight pipe. There is no DEF or SCR on these machines, so nothing else needs to change.

Q4What does Stage 1 do on an excavator?+

Stage 1 adds about 10% more power with a focus on fuel economy. Torque comes in earlier, so the engine stays at working rpm under a heavy pull without burning more fuel.

Q5Can a dealer update erase the tune?+

Yes. A dealer reflash or software update can replace our file. Read our OTA statement before hooking the excavator up to dealer service tools.

Q6When does my handheld ship?+

Handheld kits usually go out the next business day across the US and Canada. Expedited orders placed after 12 PM ET ship the following day.

Q7Disclaimer+

For off-road use only. Not for machines registered for highway use. Check your provincial or state laws before you order.

Why Reimer Tuning

Our Canadian shop has been building engine files for construction and farm equipment since 2014. Flash on site with the handheld or mail us the ECM: either way, every John Deere excavator file is written in house and backed by a 1 year software warranty.

Off-road use only. Not for machines registered for highway use. Buyers are responsible for knowing their provincial or state legislation. All sales final.

2011-2014 John Deere Excavator Reflash

$1,850.00

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