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John Deere 30 P-Tier

Configuration: Canopy, 1.17 m standard arm, 328 kg counterweight, 300 mm rubber track, full fuel, 75 kg operator; EPA Final Tier 4. Current successor to the 30G.

19 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F G Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length≈ 4,450 mm
BOverall height≈ 2,480 mm
CTrack length on ground≈ 1,660 mm
DGround clearance≈ 280 mm
EOverall width≈ 1,550 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot published
GShoe / track width300 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight3,105 kg
Published: 3,105 kg
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Canopy, 300 mm rubber track, 328 kg counterweight, full fuel, 75 kg operator (6,850 lb). Cab: 3275 kg.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length≈ 4,450 mm
Published: 4.45 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Transport length, standard arm.
Overall width≈ 1,550 mm
Published: 1.55 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Undercarriage width (blade width 1740 mm). Upperstructure 1.55 m.
Overall height≈ 2,480 mm
Published: 2.48 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall height, canopy or cab.
Transport heightNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published separately; overall height 2.48 m.
Track gauge / treadNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Track length on ground≈ 1,660 mm
Published: 1.66 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Sprocket center to idler center.
Track length (overall)≈ 2,110 mm
Published: 2.11 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Undercarriage length.
Shoe / track width300 mm
Published: 300 mm
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rubber track, standard configuration.
Ground clearance≈ 280 mm
Published: 0.28 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Ground clearance (280 mm).
Tail swing radius≈ 775 mm
Published: 0.775 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tail-swing radius with standard arm (775 mm).

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeRubber tracks
Published: Rubber tracks
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track rollers / shoes per sideNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressure28 kPa
Published: 28 kPa
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Canopy, 300 mm track (4.1 psi); cab 30 kPa.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelYanmar 3TNV88F-EPHB
Published: Yanmar 3TNV88F-EPHB
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.
Net power17.4 kW
Published: 17.4 kW
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net rated power ISO 9249 at 2,400 rpm (23 hp).
Gross powerNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published; net power (ISO 9249) only.
Displacement1.642 L
Published: 1.642 L
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
100.2 cu. in.
Rated speed2,400 rpm
Published: 2,400 rpm
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow76.8 L/min
Published: 76.8 L/min
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Printed as main pumps 2 x 38.4 L/m; stored as combined. Pilot pump 22.8 L/m; auxiliary hydraulics 61.2 L/m.
System / relief pressureNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max digging depth≈ 2,790 mm
Published: 2.79 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard arm.
Max reach (at ground)Not publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published at ground line. Maximum digging reach 4.89 m.
Dump height / clearance≈ 3,200 mm
Published: 3.2 m
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Maximum dumping height, standard arm, canopy; cab 3.03 m.
Breakout / digging forceNot publishedJohn Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document (digging forces not listed).
Max travel speed4.3 km/h
Published: 4.3 km/h
John Deere 30 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME30PAU (23-07), EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV. Retrieved 2026-10-25
High (2.7 mph); low 2.8 km/h.

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