John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 17G ➔

John Deere 17G is a compact mini excavator designed for light-duty digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined spaces. It is part of John Deere's G-Series and is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, and small site preparation. The 17G features a zero-tail-swing design, hydraulic pilot controls, and a compact undercarriage for improved maneuverability and transportability. Typical applications include digging foundations, installing drainage, and working around obstacles where larger excavators cannot operate. The machine is known for its simple operation, service access, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments.

Capacities

John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank - Diesel	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Hydraulic Tank	3.80 gal (14.38 l)
Number Of Batteries	1
System Voltage	12 V

Dimensions

John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Dig Depth - Mono Boom	7.19 ft (2.19 m)
Dig Height - Mono Boom	11.62 ft (3.54 m)
Digging Reach - Mono Boom	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Dozer Blade Height	10.24 in (26.01 cm)
Dump Height - Mono Boom	8.24 ft (2.51 m)
Ground Clearance	0.55 ft (0.17 m)
Height	7.83 ft (2.39 m)
Length	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Overall Width	3.22 ft (0.98 m)
Standard Dipper	3.06 ft (0.93 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.24 ft (0.68 m)
Track Length On Ground	4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Transport Length Mono Boom	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	5.16 ft (1.57 m)
Weight	3,790.00 lbs (1,719.12 kg)
Width	3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Driveline

John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Driveline specifications
Displacement	60.50 cu in (991.42 cu cm)
Emission Rating	Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar
Engine Output	14.50 hp (10.81 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	3
Rated Speed	2400 rpm
Track Shoe Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm)

Performance

John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Performance specifications
Breakout - Bucket	3,597.00 lbs (1,631.57 kg)
Dipper Tearout	1,933.40 lbs (876.98 kg)
Ground Bearing Pressure	3.9 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Flow	10.20 gpm (38.61 lpm)
Slew Speed	9.4 rpm
Travel Speed	2.60 mph (4.18 kph)

Weights

John Deere 17G Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	3,792.00 lbs (1,720.02 kg)

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