John Deere 300 P-Tier excavator is a medium-size crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, utility work, and material handling. It is part of John Deere's P-Tier excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, roadwork, and general contracting applications. The machine typically features a hydraulic system optimized for digging performance, a reinforced undercarriage, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. Attachment compatibility may include buckets, thumbs, breakers, and other work tools. The 300 P-Tier is built for productivity, durability, and versatility across a range of jobsite conditions.
General Specifications
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
23.7–25.8 — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach
37.00 ft (11.28 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine
223.00 hp (166.29 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight
68,674.00 lbs (31,150.04 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Cooling
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Cooling specifications
Cooling system type
Electronically controlled, variable-speed, suction-type cooling fan — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cylinders
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Cylinders specifications
Arm cylinder bore (in.)
4.92 in (12.50 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Arm cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.54 in (8.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Arm cylinder stroke (in.)
53.98 in (137.11 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Boom cylinder bore (in.)
4.72 in (11.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Boom cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.35 in (8.51 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Boom cylinder stroke (in.)
44.21 in (112.29 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket cylinder bore (in.)
4.13 in (10.49 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket cylinder rod diameter (in.)
2.95 in (7.49 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket cylinder stroke (in.)
41.73 in (105.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of arm cylinders
1.0 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of boom cylinders
2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of bucket cylinders
1.0 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Electrical
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Electrical specifications
Alternator rating (amp)
100.0 amp — Starting 2026 Model Year
Battery capacity (CCA)
950.0 CCA — Starting 2026 Model Year
Battery voltage (V)
12.0 v — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of batteries
2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Work lights
2 LED (1 mounted on boom, 1 on frame) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration type
Series turbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cylinders
4 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement (cu in.)
275.00 cu in (4,506.45 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Manufacturer
John Deere — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net power (rpm)
2000.0 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249) (hp)
146.00 hp (108.87 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Non-road emission standards
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV — Starting 2026 Model Year
Off-level capacity (%)
70.0 % — Starting 2026 Model Year
Off-level capacity (degrees)
35.0 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Ground Pressure specifications
24-in. triple semi-grouser shoes with standard counterweight and boom (psi)
5.95 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes with standard counterweight and boom (psi)
5.22 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulics
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Hydraulics specifications
Controls type
Pilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulics type
Open center, load sensing — Starting 2026 Model Year
Implement circuits system operating pressure (psi)
4980.0 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump (gpm)
50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Main pump type
2 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of pumps
2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pilot pump maximum rated flow (gpm)
8.90 gpm (33.69 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pilot pump number of gears
1 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pilot pump pressure setting (psi)
570.0 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power boost system operating pressure (psi)
5511.0 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump 2 maximum rated flow per pump (gpm)
50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing circuits system operating pressure (psi)
4980.0 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel circuits system operating pressure (psi)
4980.0 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating weights of excavator without blade
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Operating weights of excavator without blade specifications
Conditions for measuring operating weights without blade
With full fuel tank; 79-kg (175 lb.) operator; 1067-mm (42 in.), 0.93-m3 (1.31 cu. yd.), 666-kg (1,468 lb.) general-purpose (GP) bucket; 3.21-m (10 ft. 6 in.) arm; 3900-kg (8,598 lb.) counterweight; and 800-mm (32 in.) triple semi-grouser shoes — Starting 2026 Model Year
With 32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb)
45,170.00 lbs (20,488.79 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating weights of optional components without blade
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Operating weights of optional components without blade specifications
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder (lb)
3,449.00 lbs (1,564.44 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
10-ft, 6-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb)
2,084.00 lbs (945.29 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
24-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb)
14,873.00 in (37,777.42 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb)
15,733.00 lbs (7,136.38 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes (lb)
16,381.00 lbs (7,430.31 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
8-ft, 10-in. arm with bucket and linkage (lb)
1,941.00 lbs (880.42 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight (lb)
718.00 lbs (325.68 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Powertrain
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Powertrain specifications
Drawbar pull (lb)
38,030.00 lbs (17,250.14 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum travel speed high/fast (mph)
3.30 mph (5.31 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum travel speed low/slow (mph)
2.10 mph (3.38 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Powertrain type
2-speed propel with automatic shift — Starting 2026 Model Year
Refill Capacities
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling system (qt)
24.8 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel-exhaust fluid (DEF) (qt)
28.2 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine oil with filter (qt)
18.0 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel tank (gal.)
75.30 gal (285.01 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic system (gal.)
58.10 gal (219.91 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic tank (gal.)
33.00 gal (124.91 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Propel gearbox (qt)
7.2 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump drive gearbox (qt)
1.0 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing gearbox (qt)
7.9 qt — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Mechanism
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Speed (rpm)
12.8 rpm — Starting 2026 Model Year
Torque (lb-ft)
36,765.00 lbs ft (49,845.99 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Undercarriage
John Deere 300 P-Tier Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Number of carrier rollers per side
2 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of shoes per side
46 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Number of track rollers per side
7 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track adjustment type
Hydraulic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track chain type
Sealed and lubricated — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track guides
Center — Starting 2026 Model Year
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