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John Deere 35G weight and specsMini excavator

The John Deere 35G mini excavator has an operating weight of 7,760 lb (3,520 kg). For transport it is 15 ft 3 in long, 5 ft 9 in wide and 8 ft 2 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
7,760 lb3,520 kg3.52 t
Engine power
23.3 hp (17.4 kW)
Max dig depth
10 ft (3.05 m)
Tail swing
Zero tail swing
Operating weight

7,760lb 3,520kg 3.52t

3.88 US tons, 3.52 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
15 ft 3 in × 5 ft 9 in × 8 ft 2 in
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the 35G

Plan for a trailer payload above 7,760 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 2 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 6 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.

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    Federal rules: a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 lb or more, towing over 10,000 lb GVWR, needs a Class A CDL for commercial driving (49 CFR 383.91). Equipment of 10,000 lb or more needs at least four tiedowns (49 CFR 393.130), with a combined working load limit of at least half the cargo weight (49 CFR 393.106). States can add rules.

    Full specifications

    Weight
    Operating weight7,760 lb (3,520 kg)
    Weight basiscanopy, standard arm, full fuel, 79 kg operator; cab standard arm = 8,135 lb (3,690 kg); cab long arm = 8,715 lb (3,953 kg); canopy long arm = 8,340 lb (3,783 kg)
    Ground pressure4.6 psi (31.7 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)
    Width5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
    Height8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
    Width basisundercarriage width (= blade width) 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m)
    Track shoe width12 in (305 mm)
    Engine
    EngineYanmar 3TNV88F
    Power (as published)23.3 hp (17.4 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth10 ft (3.05 m)
    Max reach17 ft 1 in (5.21 m)
    Bucket breakout force6,085 lbf (27.1 kN)
    Tail swingZero tail swing

    How it compares

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    Common questions

    How much does the John Deere 35G weigh?

    Operating weight: 7,760 lb (3,520 kg). Canopy, standard arm, full fuel, 79 kg operator; cab standard arm = 8,135 lb (3,690 kg); cab long arm = 8,715 lb (3,953 kg); canopy long arm = 8,340 lb (3,783 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the John Deere 35G?

    Transport length 15 ft 3 in, transport width 5 ft 9 in, transport height 8 ft 2 in.

    What trailer do I need to haul a John Deere 35G?

    One with a payload rating above 7,760 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 2 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.

    Do I need a CDL to haul a John Deere 35G?

    Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 7,760 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.

    Sources and verification

    Checked October 6, 2026 against:

    Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.