John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 30G ➔

The John Deere 30G is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It is part of John Deere's G-Series and is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, site preparation, and municipal applications. The 30G features a zero-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability, a compact operating footprint, and hydraulic performance suited to small excavation tasks. Typical configurations include a canopy or cab, rubber tracks, and auxiliary hydraulics for attachments. Its size and transportability make it suitable for work where larger excavators cannot operate efficiently.

Capacities

John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank - Diesel	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Number Of Batteries	1
System Voltage	12 V

Dimensions

John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Dig Depth - Mono Boom	9.16 ft (2.79 m)
Dig Height - Mono Boom	15.16 ft (4.62 m)
Digging Reach - Mono Boom	16.05 ft (4.89 m)
Dozer Blade Height	14.69 in (37.31 cm)
Dozer Blade Width	68.51 in (174.02 cm)
Dump Height - Mono Boom	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Ground Clearance	0.92 ft (0.28 m)
Overall Width	5.09 ft (1.55 m)
Standard Dipper	3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2.55 ft (0.78 m)
Track Gauge	4.11 ft (1.25 m)
Track Length On Ground	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Transport Height - Maximum	8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Transport Length Mono Boom	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Width Over Standard Tracks	5.09 ft (1.55 m)

Driveline

John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Driveline specifications
Displacement	100.30 cu in (1,643.63 cu cm)
Emission Rating	Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar
Engine Output	23.40 hp (17.45 kw)
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side	1
Number Of Cylinders	3
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side	4
Rated Speed	2400 rpm
Track Shoe Width	11.90 in (30.23 cm)

Performance

John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Performance specifications
Breakout - Bucket	4,993.10 lbs (2,264.83 kg)
Ground Bearing Pressure	4.1 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Flow	20.30 gpm (76.84 lpm)
Slew Speed	19.8 rpm
Travel Speed	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)

Weights

John Deere 30G Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	6,845.40 lbs (3,105.03 kg)

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