John Deere 40 P-Tier

Name: John Deere 40 P-Tier
Brand: John Deere

Configuration: Canopy, 1.40 m standard arm, 600 kg standard counterweight, 350 mm rubber track, straight blade, 610 mm bucket, hydraulic coupler, full fuel, 79 kg operator; Yanmar 3TNV86CT EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV.

22 sourced values · Sources: John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 5,030 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 2,500 mm
C	Track length on ground	≈ 1,750 mm
D	Ground clearance	280 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 1,750 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	Not published
G	Shoe / track width	350 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	3,865 kg	Published: 3,865 kg John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 With 610 mm bucket, straight blade, hydraulic coupler, 350 mm rubber track, canopy, standard arm and counterweight, full fuel, 79 kg operator (8,521 lb). Cab: 3990 kg; long arm, cab and extra counterweight 4169 kg.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 5,030 mm	Published: 5.03 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension F overall length (blade in front), standard arm, canopy (16 ft 6 in). Long arm, cab, extra counterweight 5.11 m.
Overall width	≈ 1,750 mm	Published: 1.75 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension J undercarriage width, maximum (5 ft 9 in). Upperstructure width 1.48 m; blade width 1.78 m.
Overall height	≈ 2,500 mm	Published: 2.5 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension H overall height, canopy or cab (8 ft 2 in).
Transport height	Not published	John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published separately; overall height 2.50 m.
Track gauge / tread	Not published	John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published.
Track length on ground	≈ 1,750 mm	Published: 1.75 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension O sprocket center to idler center (5 ft 9 in).
Track length (overall)	≈ 2,210 mm	Published: 2.21 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension P undercarriage length (7 ft 3 in).
Shoe / track width	350 mm	Published: 350 mm John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension I track width, rubber track (14 in).
Ground clearance	280 mm	Published: 280 mm John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension K (11 in).
Tail swing radius	≈ 1,230 mm	Published: 1.23 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension L, standard counterweight (4 ft 0 in). Extra counterweight 1.32 m.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Rubber tracks	Published: Rubber tracks John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 350 mm rubber track; 350 mm steel track optional (46 shoes per side).
Track rollers / shoes per side	4	Published: 4 John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Track rollers per side; 1 carrier roller per side.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	29 kPa	Published: 29 kPa John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 350 mm rubber track, standard arm, canopy, standard counterweight (4.2 psi).

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Yanmar 3TNV86CT	Published: Yanmar 3TNV86CT John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV, turbocharged, 3 cylinders.
Net power	29.5 kW	Published: 29.5 kW John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 ISO 9249 at 2,600 rpm (38.9 hp).
Gross power	Not published	John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published; net power (ISO 9249) only.
Displacement	1.57 L	Published: 1.57 L John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 95.8 cu. in.
Rated speed	2,600 rpm	Published: 2,600 rpm John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Net power rating speed.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	100 L/min	Published: 100 L/min John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 1 variable-displacement pump, maximum rated flow, printed "100 L/m" (26.4 gpm). Auxiliary I 70 L/m.
System / relief pressure	≈ 26 MPa	Published: 26,000 kPa John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Operating pressure (3,771 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max digging depth	≈ 3,360 mm	Published: 3.36 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension C, standard arm (11 ft 0 in). Long arm 3.61 m.
Max reach (at ground)	Not published	John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published at ground line. Maximum digging reach 5.52 m (standard arm).
Dump height / clearance	≈ 3,510 mm	Published: 3.51 m John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension B maximum dumping height, standard arm (11 ft 6 in).
Breakout / digging force	37.1 kN	Published: 37.1 kN John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Bucket digging force with pin-on bucket (8,340 lbf). Arm 22.6 kN (standard arm).
Max travel speed	5.1 km/h	Published: 5.1 km/h John Deere 40 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure/specifications ME40PBU (26-09), linked from deere.com/en-us product page https://www.deere.com/en-us/products-and-solutions/construction-equipment/excavators/40-p-tier-compact-excavator-mtdmmfq (Deere asset library johndeere.widen.net). Retrieved 2026-10-25 High (3.17 mph); low 2.8 km/h.

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