John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 50D ➔

John Deere 50D is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It is part of John Deere's mini excavator lineup and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation. The 50D features a small operating footprint, hydraulic digging capability, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on specification. Typical applications include foundation work, pipe installation, and material handling. Its size allows transport between jobsites and operation in areas where larger excavators cannot fit. Specifications may vary by year, region, and attachment package.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Digging Depth	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Max Loading Height	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	18.00 ft (5.49 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Max Digging Depth	12.70 ft (3.87 m)
Max Loading Height	14.30 ft (4.36 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	18.20 ft (5.55 m)

Dimensions

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

Engine

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Natural
Displacement	133.60 cu in (2,189.32 cu cm)
Engine Model	4TNV88
Net Power	39.90 hp (29.75 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm

Operating Specifications

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.70 gal (82.13 l)
Operating Weight	10,428.00 lbs (4,730.07 kg)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	9.3 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 50D Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	4.4 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size	15.80 in (40.13 cm)

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