John Deere 17 P-Tier Specs and the 26 P-Tier, Current vs Prior
John Deere 17 P-Tier specs changed in October 2025. Each weight, dig depth and power rating here is labeled by generation, with its source.
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17 P-Tier specs: weight and dig depth by generation
Headline figures, prior vs redesigned
Deere’s 17 P-Tier lists 3,790 lb before its October 2025 redesign and 3,920 lb after; the 26 P-Tier lists 5,508–5,795 lb redesigned. Confirm your generation before sizing a trailer.
| Machine | Operating weight, lb (kg) | Max dig depth | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 P-Tier, prior generation | 3,790 (1,720) | 7 ft 2 in | Canopy, standard arm (Deere sheet footnote) |
| 17 P-Tier, redesigned | 3,920 (1,778) | 7 ft 10 in | Configuration not stated by Deere |
| 26 P-Tier, prior generation | 5,780 canopy / 6,110 cab (2,620 / 2,770) | 8 ft 6 in | Deere sheet ME26PAU |
| 26 P-Tier, redesigned | 5,508 canopy / 5,795 cab (2,499 / 2,629) | 8 ft 7 in | Deere.ca headline |
Operating weight is the base machine, not hauled weight. Sources: Deere.ca 17 P-Tier page, Deere.ca 26 P-Tier page, Deere sheet ME26PAU, Deere’s earlier 17 P-Tier page. Verified October 9, 2026.
Where to go from here
- Hauling this week: go to the securement section.
- Buying or renting: read the two spec tables, then the comparison.
- Decoding a used machine: start with the generation section.
ℹ️ Safety Note: A mini excavator can tip or roll off a ramp or trailer while loading, and a machine that shifts in transit can crush or strike people. This article is general understanding only; a licensed carrier should handle loading, weights and securement.
Prior vs redesigned 17 P-Tier: why the numbers differ
Deere redesigned both machines in October 2025, so each model name now carries two sets of published numbers.
Where published numbers disagree
| Machine | Published weight, lb | Source | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 P-Tier | 3,790 | Deere’s earlier page; Equipment World | Prior generation |
| 17 P-Tier | 3,920 | Deere.ca “New 17 P-Tier” | Redesigned |
| 17 P-Tier | 4,043 (“canopy, rubber tracks”) | One dealer listing, beside a 3,920-lb headline | Unexplained |
| 26 P-Tier | 5,780 canopy / 6,110 cab | Deere sheet ME26PAU | Prior generation |
| 26 P-Tier | 5,508 canopy / 5,795 cab | Deere.ca headline | Redesigned |
| 26 P-Tier | 6,110 | Deere.ca spec table, same page as the headline above | Prior-generation cab figure |
| 26 P-Tier | 6,110 | Equipment World | Prior generation, cab |
Retrieved October 9, 2026. No figure is called wrong. The redesign explains most of the gap; the 4,043-lb listing stays unexplained until Deere’s brochure is checked.
What Deere changed in October 2025
Deere’s release lists improved dig forces, fixed-pin mechanical couplers, long-arm options, single or dual auxiliary lines and a standard thumb-ready bracket. Both models also carry a standard battery disconnect.
P-Tier is a feature level, not an emissions rating; the pillar covers Deere’s G-, P- and X-Tier ladder.
Confirm yours before you rely on a number
Get the serial number and ask the dealer which Deere spec sheet covers it. No source we found publishes the serial split between generations.
17 P-Tier specs: size, power and transport dimensions
Both generations of the 17 P-Tier are listed below; the redesigned column is flagged where we couldn’t check Deere’s own sheet.
Weight, power and dig envelope
| Spec | Prior generation | Redesigned | Applies to / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,790 lb (1,720 kg) | 3,920 lb (1,778 kg) | Prior: canopy, standard arm, 9-in tracks (partial footnote). Redesigned: configuration not stated |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 2 in (2,190 mm) | 7 ft 10 in (2,390 mm) | Mono boom; arm not stated for redesigned |
| Net power | 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) at 2,400 rpm | 18.52 hp (13.81 kW) at 2,200 rpm | Deere.ca; rpm from dealer-hosted table |
| Engine | Yanmar, 0.99 L; EPA Final Tier 4; aftertreatment not stated | Yanmar, 1.27 L; EPA Final Tier 4 without aftertreatment | Deere sheet ME17PAU; Deere.ca; displacement from dealer-hosted table |
| Transport length × height | 11 ft 6 in × 7 ft 10 in | 11 ft 9 in × 7 ft 9 in [UNVERIFIED] | Dealer-hosted copy of Deere’s table |
| Undercarriage width | 3 ft 3 in (980 mm) | 3 ft 3 in (980 mm) in table; 990–1,295 mm in Deere copy | Deere.ca |
| Tailswing radius | 2 ft 3 in (680 mm) | 2 ft 2 in (660 mm) [UNVERIFIED] | Dealer-hosted copy |
| Reach | 12 ft 6 in | 13 ft 0 in [UNVERIFIED; trade press lists 12 ft 10 in] | Dealer-hosted copy |
| Arm tearout / bucket breakout | 1,933 / 3,597 lbf | 2,107 / 4,339 lbf [UNVERIFIED] | Dealer-hosted copy |
Redesigned column, except weight, net power and dig depth: dealer-hosted copy of Deere’s spec table. Sources: Deere’s earlier 17 P-Tier page, Deere sheet ME17PAU, Deere.ca 17 P-Tier page. Verified October 9, 2026.
Deere’s redesigned 7 ft 10 in dig depth is 8 in above the earlier 7 ft 2 in; Deere’s text doesn’t say which arm the headline uses.
Transport dimensions and undercarriage width
The redesigned undercarriage width reads 980 mm in Deere’s table but 990 to 1,295 mm in its feature copy.
Engine, emissions and service intervals
📋 Verified Spec: Redesigned 17 P-Tier engine: Yanmar, Final Tier 4 without aftertreatment (DPF/DEF-type exhaust equipment); 1,000-hour valve lash interval. Source: Deere.ca, verified October 9, 2026; serial range not stated.
26 P-Tier specs: canopy, cab and what changed
The 26 P-Tier’s headline weights changed with the redesign, but Deere’s own page still shows the earlier spec table.
| Spec | Prior generation | Redesigned | Applies to / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight, canopy | 5,780 lb (2,620 kg) | 5,508 lb (2,499 kg) | Prior: Deere sheet ME26PAU. Redesigned: Deere.ca headline |
| Operating weight, cab | 6,110 lb (2,770 kg) | 5,795 lb (2,629 kg) | Same |
| Max dig depth | 8 ft 6 in (2,590 mm) | 8 ft 7 in (2.61 m) | Deere.ca |
| Net power | 20 hp (14.9 kW) at 2,500 rpm | ME26PAU; Deere.ca headline conflicts | |
| Transport length × height | 13 ft 9 in × 8 ft 0 in | Deere.ca table; height matches ME26PAU | |
| Undercarriage width | 4 ft 11 in (1,500 mm) | Deere.ca table | |
| Reach / dump height | 15 ft 2 in / 10 ft 0 in | Deere.ca table | |
| Bucket breakout / arm tearout | 4,994 / 3,410 lbf | Deere.ca table |
Prior-generation dimensions come from the spec table on Deere.ca’s 26 P-Tier page, which matches Deere sheet ME26PAU on weight, power and transport height. Verified October 9, 2026.
Canopy vs cab weight
Deere’s 6,110 lb is the cab weight; the earlier canopy machine was 5,780 lb. Redesigned figures are 272 lb lower on canopy and 315 lb lower on cab, and Deere’s pages we checked don’t say why.
What’s confirmed on the redesigned machine
Net power and dimensions for the redesigned 26 P-Tier are not confirmed: Deere’s headline repeats the 17 P-Tier’s 18.52 hp, and the table beneath it still matches the earlier machine.
Operating weight vs hauled weight for a mini excavator
Operating weight is Deere’s base-machine figure, not hauled weight.
| Label read as | Converts to | Compared with | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 metric tonnes (1.7 × 2,204.62) | 3,748 lb | 17 P-Tier: 3,790 lb prior / 3,920 lb redesigned | 42 lb / 172 lb under |
| 1.7 short tons (1.7 × 2,000) | 3,400 lb | Same | 390 lb / 520 lb under |
| 2.7 metric tonnes (2.7 × 2,204.62) | 5,953 lb | 26 P-Tier cab: 6,110 lb prior / 5,795 lb redesigned | 157 lb under / 158 lb over |
| 2.7 short tons (2.7 × 2,000) | 5,400 lb | Same | 710 lb / 395 lb under |
Weights are Deere’s operating weights, retrieved October 9, 2026. 1 metric tonne = 2,204.62 lb; 1 short ton = 2,000 lb.
What operating weight includes
📋 Verified Spec: 26 P-Tier, prior generation: weights are based on standard arm, 18-in bucket, 12-in tracks, full fuel and a 175-lb operator. Source: Deere ME26PAU, verified October 9, 2026; serial range not stated.
Attachments beyond the listed bucket aren’t included.
The ton trap at 1.7 and 2.7
Deere’s Canadian pages call the machines 1.7-metric-ton and 2.7-metric-ton. Equipment World writes “1.7-ton” and “2.7-ton” without a unit.
From machine weight to trailer rating
Match machine weight plus attachments to the trailer’s rated capacity; Deere’s dozer operating weights show the same base-figure caveat.
🧮 Run the Numbers: Trailer Capacity Matcher: enter generation, canopy or cab, attachment weights, trailer capacity and tare.
⚠️ Hazard: A machine over the trailer’s rating can overload axles, and one that tips on a ramp can crush the loader. A licensed carrier or certified rigger should confirm weights and load it.
Securing a mini excavator under 10,000 lb: the FMCSA rules
Neither machine reaches the 10,000-lb line where 49 CFR 393.130 applies by its terms.
The 10,000-lb line and what sits below it
| Route | Applies when | Requires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy equipment rule | Machinery of 10,000 lb or more; lighter machinery may follow it, 393.128 or the general rules | At least four tiedowns restraining lateral, forward, rearward and vertical movement; hydraulic shovel accessories fully lowered and secured | 49 CFR 393.130 |
| General rules, 393.100–393.114 | All cargo; also an allowed route for lighter machinery | Aggregate working load limit of at least half the cargo weight; minimum tiedown counts by article length | 393.106, 393.110 |
393.110(d) exempts machinery that must be fastened by special methods from its counts but still requires adequate securement. 393.128 is a third allowed route for lighter machinery and isn’t summarized here. eCFR current as of October 7, 2026; verified October 9, 2026.
The general rules in plain terms
📜 The Rule: Aggregate working load limit of tiedowns must be at least half the cargo’s weight (49 CFR 393.106(d)): 1,960 lb for 3,920 lb, 2,898 lb for 5,795 lb, 3,055 lb for 6,110 lb. These are floors for the machine alone, not a securement plan. eCFR, current October 7, 2026.
🧮 Run the Numbers: Tie-Down Requirement (WLL) Calculator: machine weight with attachments, article length, blocked or not.
Interstate commerce and state differences
🗺️ State Check: Federal cargo securement rules cover commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce; a CMV is rated 10,001 lb or more, towed unit counted (49 CFR 390.5T). Intrastate rules are state-set; New Jersey applies the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to intrastate CMVs of 10,001 lb and up. Look up your state’s intrastate CMV weight and Part 393 adoption.
⚠️ Hazard: A shifting load can crush people on the road. Ask a licensed carrier or DOT compliance consultant which rule set they apply and how they will secure your configuration.
17 P-Tier or 26 P-Tier: which fits the job
Pick by dig depth and weight first, then attachments.
| Spec | 17 P-Tier, redesigned | 26 P-Tier, redesigned | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,920 lb (configuration not stated) | 5,508 lb canopy / 5,795 lb cab | Deere.ca |
| Max dig depth | 7 ft 10 in | 8 ft 7 in | Deere.ca |
| Auxiliary hydraulics | 1 or 2 factory sets | AUX 1 standard, AUX 2 optional | Deere.ca |
| Standard warranty | 2 years / 2,000 hours | 2 years / 2,000 hours | Deere.ca |
| Undercarriage width (prior generation) | 3 ft 3 in | 4 ft 11 in | Deere |
Retrieved October 9, 2026.
Reach and weight side by side
The 26 P-Tier adds 9 in of dig depth and, on canopy weight, 1,588 lb; the 17 P-Tier’s configuration isn’t stated, so treat the gap as approximate.
Attachments and hydraulics
Deere’s release says either machine can be factory-equipped with a fixed-pin coupler; its 26 P-Tier page calls it standard, so confirm what’s on the machine you’re buying.
Buy, rent or finance
Deere’s standard warranty is two years or 2,000 hours. A dealer-hosted Deere financing offer ended April 30, 2026; we haven’t verified a current one, so ask the dealer for today’s rate, term and down payment.
John Deere 17 P-Tier specs FAQ
1. What does a John Deere 17 P-Tier weigh?
A John Deere 17 P-Tier lists 3,790 lb (1,720 kg) in the prior generation and 3,920 lb (1,778 kg) in the redesigned machine.
2. How deep can a 17 P-Tier dig?
The prior 17 P-Tier digs 7 ft 2 in; Deere’s redesigned 17 P-Tier headline lists 7 ft 10 in, without stating arm length.
3. How much horsepower does the 17 P-Tier have?
The 17 P-Tier is rated 14.5 net hp (10.8 kW) in the prior generation and 18.52 net hp (13.81 kW) in the redesigned one.
4. What changed in the redesigned 17 P-Tier?
Deere lists a fixed-pin coupler option, one or two auxiliary lines, a long-arm option and a standard battery disconnect for the redesigned 17 P-Tier.
5. How much does a 26 P-Tier weigh?
The prior 26 P-Tier lists 5,780 lb canopy and 6,110 lb cab; the redesigned machine lists 5,508 lb canopy and 5,795 lb cab.
6. Is a 1.7-metric-ton excavator 3,400 pounds?
No. 1.7 metric tonnes is about 3,748 lb; 3,400 lb is 1.7 short tons. The 17 P-Tier’s published weights are 3,790 and 3,920 lb.
7. Do these machines need four tiedowns?
Four tiedowns is the 49 CFR 393.130 rule for machinery of 10,000 lb or more; lighter machines may follow it or other rules. Ask a licensed carrier which applies.
8. How wide is the 17 P-Tier?
The 17 P-Tier’s spec table lists 980 mm (3 ft 3 in); Deere’s feature copy says 990 mm narrowest and 1,295 mm (51 in) widest.
9. What engine does the 17 P-Tier use?
The 17 P-Tier uses a Yanmar engine rated EPA Final Tier 4 in both generations, per Deere’s pages.
10. Does the 17 P-Tier need DEF or a DPF?
Deere says the redesigned 17 P-Tier meets EPA Final Tier 4 without aftertreatment. Its prior-generation aftertreatment setup isn’t stated on the Deere pages we checked.
Before you move or buy
You have the numbers; the open question is which machine you’re holding. Confirm the generation with the dealer by serial number, then run weight and attachments through the Trailer Capacity Matcher with the trailer’s capacity and tare. Give your carrier the generation, canopy or cab and attachments, and ask which securement rules they apply. Specs across the line are in the John Deere specs pillar.
Sources: Deere.ca 17 P-Tier · Deere.ca 26 P-Tier · Deere sheet ME26PAU · Deere sheet ME17PAU · Deere redesign release, Oct 8, 2025 · 49 CFR 393.130 · 49 CFR 393.106 · 49 CFR 393.110 · 49 CFR 390.5T · FMCSA Cargo Securement Rules · NJSP FMCSR adoption
