John Deere® Compact Excavator Buying Guide
John Deere® Compact Excavator Buying Guide
A John Deere® compact excavator may be your perfect match. These models offer impressive performance in a smaller package, which is great for those with smaller plots of land or areas full of obstacles to maneuver around. The line of John Deere mini excavators contains a range of power and features, making it easy to find a great fit.
We've created the following buying guide to make your shopping process easier. When you are ready to shop John Deere compact excavators for sale, head over to Middletown Tractor Sales. Our dealership is located in Fairmont and Buckhannon, West Virginia, as well as Washington and Uniontown, Pennsylvania. We also proudly serve those in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Morgantown, West Virginia.
What the John Deere® Mini Excavators Have in Common
Each John Deere mini excavator:
- Comes with a mechanical quick-coupler
- Has auxiliary hydraulics
- Is compatible with a range of John Deere compact excavator attachments
- Has a canopy available
The John Deere® Compact Excavator Models
The key is finding the John Deere mini excavator that offers the right balance of performance potential. You don’t want to underestimate your needs and get an underperforming mini excavator that requires extra trips to get the job done. But you also don’t want to overestimate your needs and end up paying for extra power and capabilities that you won’t end up needing. Try to realistically evaluate your needs and pick the model that best suits them. Remember you can always reach out to the friendly staff at Middletown Tractor Sales for help choosing a mini excavator.
- 14.5 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 7 feet and 2 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 12 feet and 6 inches
- 20 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 8 feet 6 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 15 feet and 2 inches
- 23 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 9 feet and 2 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 16 feet 1 inches
- 23.3 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 10 feet and 2 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 17 feet and 1 inch
- Also has a hydraulic angle backfill blade
- 35.9 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 11 feet and 7 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 19 feet and 7 inches
- Also has a hydraulic angle backfill blade
- 53 horsepower
- Maximum digging depth of 12 feet 4 inches
- Maximum digging reach of 20 feet 5 inches
- Also has a hydraulic angle backfill blade
The John Deere® Compact Excavator Attachments
Every John Deere mini excavator can be paired with attachments. These handy accessories help the compact excavator tackle a wider range of tasks. In some cases, you can avoid buying a separate piece of equipment and instead get an attachment. Some common attachments include hydraulic hammers, backfill blades, augers, and mulching heads. Don’t forget to factor in mini excavator attachments into your budget.
Already own some mini excavator attachments? D-Series excavator buckets, hammers, and augers also work on the 17G, 26G, and 30G machines. We also
Ready to shop John Deere compact excavators for sale? Head over to Middletown Tractor Sales. We have dealerships in Fairmont and Buckhannon, West Virginia, and Washington and Uniontown, Pennsylvania. We also serve Morgantown, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.