John Deere 250 P-Tier

Name: John Deere 250 P-Tier
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: 3.61 m arm, 5112 kg counterweight, 800 mm triple semi-grouser shoes, 1.06 m³ 1219 mm bucket, full fuel, 79 kg operator; PowerTech PVS 6.8 L EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.

24 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 10,410 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 3,140 mm
C	Track length on ground	≈ 3,840 mm
D	Ground clearance	≈ 460 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 3,390 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,590 mm
G	Shoe / track width	800 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	27,500 kg	Published: 27,500 kg John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 With 1.06 m³ 1219 mm 1107 kg bucket, 3.61 m arm, 5112 kg counterweight, 800 mm triple semi-grouser shoes, full fuel, 79 kg operator (60,600 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 10,410 mm	Published: 10.41 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension A, 3.61 m arm (2.96 m arm: 10.35 m).
Overall width	≈ 3,390 mm	Published: 3.39 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension L, 800 mm shoes (700 mm: 3.29 m). Upperstructure width 2.89 m.
Overall height	≈ 3,140 mm	Published: 3.14 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension B, 3.61 m arm (2.96 m arm: 3.07 m). Cab height 3.01 m.
Transport height	Not published	John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published separately; overall height 3.14 m.
Track gauge / tread	≈ 2,590 mm	Published: 2.59 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension J gauge width.
Track length on ground	≈ 3,840 mm	Published: 3.84 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension D distance between idler/sprocket centerline.
Track length (overall)	≈ 4,640 mm	Published: 4.64 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension E undercarriage length.
Shoe / track width	800 mm	Published: 800 mm John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Triple semi-grouser; 700 mm also listed.
Ground clearance	≈ 460 mm	Published: 0.46 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension K (18 in).
Tail swing radius	≈ 3,140 mm	Published: 3.14 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension C.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Crawler (steel tracks)	Published: Crawler (steel tracks) John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 51 triple semi-grouser shoes per side; sealed and lubricated chain.
Track rollers / shoes per side	9	Published: 9 John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Track rollers per side; 2 carrier rollers per side.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	40.9 kPa	Published: 40.9 kPa John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 800 mm triple semi-grouser shoes (5.93 psi); 700 mm 46.7 kPa.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	John Deere PowerTech PVS 6.8 L	Published: John Deere PowerTech PVS 6.8 L John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.
Net power	140 kW	Published: 140 kW John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net rated power ISO 9249 at 2,100 rpm (188 hp).
Gross power	Not published	John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; net power (ISO 9249) only.
Displacement	6.8 L	Published: 6.8 L John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 415 cu. in.
Rated speed	2,100 rpm	Published: 2,100 rpm John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net rated power speed.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	448 L/min	Published: 448 L/min John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Sum of 2 variable-displacement main pumps, 224 L/m (59.2 gpm) x 2. Pilot pump 35.5 L/m not included.
System / relief pressure	≈ 34.3 MPa	Published: 34,300 kPa John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement circuit (4,975 psi). Power boost 38 000 kPa; travel 35 000 kPa; swing 32 400 kPa.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max digging depth	≈ 7,610 mm	Published: 7.61 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension B, 3.61 m arm (2.96 m arm: 6.96 m).
Max reach (at ground)	≈ 10,750 mm	Published: 10.75 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Maximum reach at ground level, 3.61 m arm. Maximum reach 10.91 m.
Dump height / clearance	≈ 7,580 mm	Published: 7.58 m John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension D, 3.61 m arm.
Breakout / digging force	189 kN	Published: 189 kN John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Bucket digging force ISO (42,489 lb). SAE 164.0 kN. Arm ISO 114.0 kN with 3.61 m arm.
Max travel speed	5.5 km/h	Published: 5.5 km/h John Deere 250 P-Tier Excavator brochure/specifications ME250PAU (23-01), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/250-p-tier-mid-size-excavator-mdrgmezg (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 High (3.4 mph); low 3.3 km/h.

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