John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 27D ➔

The John Deere 27D is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It is part of John Deere's small excavator lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, and light excavation applications. The 27D features a zero-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability, a compact operating footprint, and hydraulic controls suited for precise operation. Typical configurations include a backfill blade, rubber tracks, and an enclosed or open operator station. The machine is valued for transportability, ease of access in tight spaces, and versatility across small-scale earthmoving tasks.

Boom/Stick 1

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Arm 3ft. 10in. 1170mm
Max Cutting Height	14.64 ft (4.46 m)
Max Digging Depth	8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Max Loading Height	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	8.08 ft (2.46 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	13.78 ft (4.20 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.08 ft (2.46 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	4.92 ft (1.50 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.83 ft (0.56 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft (0.78 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	5.08 ft (1.55 m)

Engine

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Natural
Displacement	100.00 cu in (1,638.71 cu cm)
Engine Make	2348
Engine Model	3TNV88
Net Power	26.40 hp (19.69 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Operational

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	10.50 gal (39.74 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	16.40 gpm (62.07 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	9.20 gal (34.82 l)
Operating Weight	6,393.50 lbs (2,900.05 kg)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.1 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 27D Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	3.9 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size	12.00 in (30.48 cm)

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