John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator
John Deere 50 P-Tier mini excavator specs: 35.9 hp net power, 10,847 lb operating weight, 11 ft 7 in max digging depth, 29.8 gpm hydraulic pump flow, and 18.5 gal fuel capacity.
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John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator Specs at a Glance
The John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator is a 10,847 lb compact mini excavator rated at 36 net horsepower with a listed max dig depth of 11.58 ft. Use this page to check the core model specs, then confirm the exact serial range, blade or bucket, undercarriage, counterweight, hydraulic options, and emissions package before using the numbers for purchase, transport, or bid decisions.
Spec basis: 50 P-Tier compact excavator public product/specification reference. Confirm exact market, serial range, canopy or cab, blade, rubber track, arm, bucket, counterweight, coupler, hydraulic package, and emissions package before using values for hauling, bidding, rental, purchase, or service planning.
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Key OEM Spec Summary
Fuel burn and hourly operating cost are Heavy Equipment Hub editorial planning estimates. They are not OEM guaranteed values.
Complete OEM Technical Data Sheet
Verified OEM engine parameters, hydraulic pressure circuits, digging forces, and transport dimensions.
| Reference Name | John Deere 50 P-Tier compact excavator product specifications |
| Primary OEM Reference | https://www.deere.ca/en/excavators/compact-excavators/50-p-excavator/ |
| Secondary OEM Reference | https://www.deere.com/en/excavators/compact-excavators/50-p-excavator/ |
| Last Reviewed | September 2026 |
| Spec Configuration | 50 P-Tier compact excavator public product/specification reference. Confirm exact market, serial range, canopy or cab, blade, rubber track, arm, bucket, counterweight, coupler, hydraulic package, and emissions package before using values for hauling, bidding, rental, purchase, or service planning. |
| Cost and Fuel Note | Fuel burn and hourly operating cost are Heavy Equipment Hub editorial planning estimates. They are not OEM guaranteed values. |
| Editorial Guardrail | John Deere data is published as a source-checked compact excavator model page with configuration notes. Deeper mini excavator cluster guides should be added one search intent at a time. |
| Engine Make and Model | Yanmar 4TNV88C |
| Net Power | 35.9 hp |
| Rated Speed | 2,400 rpm |
| Displacement | 133.7 cu in / 2.19 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated reference |
| Emissions | Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V |
| Operating Weight | 10,847 lb |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 11 ft 7 in |
| Maximum Reach | 19 ft 7 in |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 18 ft 10 in |
| Maximum Dump Height | 13 ft 4 in |
| Bucket Digging Force | 8,498 lbf class reference |
| Arm Digging Force | 5,800 lbf class reference |
| Lift Capacity Planning Note | Use Deere lift charts for radius, blade position, bucket, coupler, and counterweight before lifting or placing loads. |
| Planning Bucket Capacity | 0.16 yd3 editorial planning basis; verify exact bucket model and material before production estimates |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 29.8 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 3,553 psi class reference |
| Auxiliary Flow Planning | Confirm one-way/two-way auxiliary setup, couplers, pressure, case drain, and attachment chart before thumbs, augers, breakers, or compactors. |
| Travel Speed - Low | 1.7 mph class reference |
| Travel Speed - High | 2.7 mph class reference |
| Ground Pressure | 4.1 psi class reference |
| Swing Speed | 9 rpm class reference |
| Overall Length | 17 ft 9 in class reference |
| Overall Width | 6 ft 7 in class reference |
| Overall Height | 8 ft 4 in class reference |
| Track Shoe Width | 16 in rubber track reference |
| Tail Swing Radius | Compact 5-ton class tail swing; verify exact configuration |
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft 1 in class reference |
| Transport Planning Note | Bucket, coupler, thumb, blade, cab, fuel level, and trailer rules change practical transport weight. |
| Blade Width | 6 ft 7 in class reference |
| Blade Height | 13 in class reference |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal class reference |
| Cooling and Service Note | Document radiator cleaning, fuel filtration, hydraulic filters, final drive oil, swing bearing grease, blade wear, and bucket linkage condition. |
| Best Fit | Fleets that want a 5-ton Deere compact excavator for utility trenching, rental work, residential excavation, and mixed compact equipment ownership. |
| Verify Before Transport | Cab/canopy, bucket, thumb, quick coupler, blade, rubber tracks, fuel level, attachment package, and trailer payload affect final hauling decisions. |
| Used Machine Inspection Focus | Inspect final drives, rubber tracks, rollers, swing bearing play, boom and arm pins, blade cylinders, auxiliary couplers, hydraulic heat history, emissions history, and service records. |
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Machine Architecture & Operational Overview
The John Deere 50 P-Tier is a 5-ton class compact excavator for utility trenching, landscaping, rental fleets, residential excavation, drainage, pipe work, light demolition support, and tight jobsite digging. It gives Deere compact equipment searchers a real model page beside the John Deere 310 P-Tier backhoe and 333 P-Tier compact track loader, helping buyers decide whether a mini excavator, backhoe loader, or CTL pairing makes more sense. The useful questions are not only horsepower: operating weight, dig depth, hydraulic pump flow, blade width, tail swing, bucket and arm force, trailer fit, dealer support, and attachment compatibility all matter before bidding or buying.
Primary Jobsite Applications: Utility trenching, residential excavation, landscape construction, drainage work, septic support, rental fleet digging, pipe repair, grading with blade, and tight-access jobsites
Buyer and Fleet Checklist
Before You Use These Specs
Transport Planning
Confirm weight, width, height, bucket or blade removal, counterweight, shoe width, tire package, permits, and trailer capacity against the actual machine configuration.
Attachment Matching
Check hydraulic flow, relief pressure, coupler style, case drain, return filtration, tool control, lifting limits, and dealer-approved attachment charts.
Cost Per Hour
Build the hourly rate from fuel, DEF, preventive maintenance, wear parts, tires or undercarriage, repairs, depreciation, finance cost, insurance, and utilization.
Spec Accuracy
Use the source link and configuration note as the starting point, then verify serial range and local-market literature before purchase, repair, hauling, or bid work.
Common Long-Tail Searches This Page Answers
What is the operating weight?
10,847 lb, depending on configuration.
How much horsepower does it have?
36 net hp for the listed engine configuration.
What is the maximum dig depth?
11.58 ft with the listed boom and stick setup.
What should be verified before use?
Serial prefix, attachment package, counterweight, track shoe width, emissions tier, and local dealer documentation.
John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator FAQ
What is the operating weight of the John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator?
The listed operating weight is 10,847 lb for the referenced configuration. Buckets, blades, couplers, thumbs, guards, counterweights, tires, track shoes, fuel level, and regional packages can change the final transport weight.
How much horsepower does the John Deere 50 P-Tier Mini Excavator have?
The listed net horsepower is 36 hp. Confirm the exact engine rating standard, emissions package, and model year before using the value for bidding, rental comparison, or attachment sizing.
Is the fuel burn shown here an OEM guaranteed number?
No. The fuel burn and hourly cost values are Heavy Equipment Hub planning estimates. Real fuel use changes with load factor, idle time, operator habits, hydraulic demand, underfoot conditions, maintenance condition, and job cycle.
What should I verify before buying, renting, or transporting this machine?
Verify serial range, configuration, attachment package, fluid specifications, transport dimensions, tire or track setup, counterweight, emissions equipment, service history, and the latest OEM or dealer documentation.
Recommended OEM Filters & Fluid Maintenance Kits
John Deere 500-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Filter Kit
Official heavy duty hydraulic return filters, engine oil filters, fuel water separators, and SOS fluid sampling bottles.
Fleet Management Specs
Spec Verification
Core machine values are checked against the John Deere 50 P-Tier compact excavator product specifications. Configuration-sensitive values should still be verified against the exact serial range and dealer spec sheet.
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