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John Deere 17D Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 17D ➔

John Deere 17D is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined spaces. It is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, site preparation, and light demolition. The 17D features a zero-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability, a compact operating footprint, and hydraulic controls suited to precision work. Typical configurations include a canopy or cab, rubber tracks, and auxiliary hydraulics for attachments such as buckets and augers. As a mini excavator, the John Deere 17D is intended for transportability, low ground disturbance, and efficient operation on tight job sites.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	12 ft (4 m)
Max Digging Depth	7 ft (2 m)
Max Loading Height	8 ft (3 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	13 ft (4 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	12 ft (4 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	12 ft (4 m)
Max Digging Depth	8 ft (2 m)
Max Loading Height	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8 ft (2 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	12 ft (4 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8 ft (2 m)
Length of Track on Ground	4 ft (1 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Tail Swing Radius	2 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	4 ft (1 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Natural
Displacement	52 cu in (854 cu cm)
Engine Model	3TNV70
Net Power	15 hp (11 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1 gal (3 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	1 gal (3 l)
Fuel Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	14 gpm (51 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Operating Weight	4,173 lbs (1,893 kg)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

8.9 rpm

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	4.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (4 kph)
Shoe Size	9 in (23 cm)
Track Gauge	4 ft (1 m)

John Deere 17Ds currently for sale

A John Deere 17D From Foley Incorporated for $16,500.00 USD

A 2010 John Deere 17D From Lillo Machinery, Inc. for $21,900.00 USD

A 2011 John Deere 17D From Brandt Tractor LTD for $19,018.00 USD

A 2008 John Deere 17D From JJ Kane Auctions for Auction Pricing

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