John Deere 30

Series: John Deere Mini Excavator

The John Deere 30 is a model in the John Deere Mini Excavator series. The engine delivers 17.9 kW, has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,360.1 cm³. Torque is 88.1 Nm. Rated speed is 2,350 rpm. The unladen weight is 2,857.6 kg. Ground clearance is 301.8 mm. The tank holds 43.2 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 34.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 85.2 litres. Working pressure is 146.9 bar. The cooling system holds 5.7 litres. The oil fill is 4.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 3TN82-RJB. The John Deere Mini Excavator series covers 12 models. Rated output within it ranges from 9.2 to 29.1 kW; the 30 sits in the middle of that range with 17.9 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 25 below it with 17.2 kW and the 27D above it with 19.7 kW. 2153 John Deere models across 96 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3TN82-RJBcorrect
Power17.9 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,350 rpmcorrect
Torque88.1correct
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement1,360.1 cm³correct
Coolant capacity5.7 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity4.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance301.8correct
Unladen weight2,857.6 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow34.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity85.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure146.9 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity43.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,392.7correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.3 kW/t (18 kW / 2.9 t)

Stronger than 52% of the mini excavators in the register — out of 400 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the John Deere 30 have?

The John Deere 30 delivers 17.9 kW.

How much does the John Deere 30 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,858 kg.

What engine does the John Deere 30 have?

3 cylinders, 1,360 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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