John Deere 50G weight and specsMini excavator
The John Deere 50G mini excavator has an operating weight of 10,560 lb (4,790 kg). For transport it is 17 ft 11 in long, 6 ft 7 in wide and 8 ft 4 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 10,560 lb4,790 kg4.79 t
- Engine power
- 35.9 hp (26.8 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m)
- Tail swing
- Zero tail swing
10,560lb 4,790kg 4.79t
5.28 US tons, 4.79 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 17 ft 11 in × 6 ft 7 in × 8 ft 4 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the 50G
Plan for a trailer payload above 10,560 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 4 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 8 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 10,560 lb (4,790 kg) |
|---|---|
| Weight basis | canopy, standard arm, 400 mm rubber track, straight blade, full fuel, 79 kg operator; cab std arm 10,847 lb (4,920 kg); canopy long arm 11,063 lb (5,018 kg); cab long arm 11,349 lb (5,148 kg) |
| Ground pressure | 3.9 psi (26.9 kPa) |
| Length | 17 ft 11 in (5.46 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) |
| Width basis | undercarriage width / blade width 6 ft 7 in (2.00 m) |
| Track shoe width | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Engine | Yanmar 4TNV88C |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 35.9 hp (26.8 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 11 ft 7 in (3.53 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach | 19 ft 7 in (5.97 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 8,267 lbf (36.8 kN) |
| Tail swing | Zero tail swing |
How it compares
The John Deere 50G next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
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| Caterpillar 303.5 CR | 9,239 lb4,191 kg4.19 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Kubota KX040-4 | 9,195–10,360 lb4,171–4,699 kg4.17–4.7 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| John Deere 50G | 10,560 lb4,790 kg4.79 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| Bobcat E50 | 11,357 lb5,151 kg5.15 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 4 in |
| SANY SY50U | 11,707 lb5,310 kg5.31 t | 6 ft 5 in | 8 ft 5 in |
| Yanmar ViO55-6A | 11,850 lb5,375 kg5.38 t | 6 ft 6 in | – |
| Takeuchi TB260 | 12,125 lb5,500 kg5.5 t | 6 ft 7 in | 8 ft 5 in |
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Common questions
How much does the John Deere 50G weigh?
Operating weight: 10,560 lb (4,790 kg). Canopy, standard arm, 400 mm rubber track, straight blade, full fuel, 79 kg operator; cab std arm 10,847 lb (4,920 kg); canopy long arm 11,063 lb (5,018 kg); cab long arm 11,349 lb (5,148 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the John Deere 50G?
Transport length 17 ft 11 in, transport width 6 ft 7 in, transport height 8 ft 4 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a John Deere 50G?
One with a payload rating above 10,560 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 4 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 50G?
For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 10,560 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.
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.