Deere redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier mini excavators with extra energy, versatility

John Deere rolled out two redesigned mini excavators on the 2025 Software Expo, boasting rapid cycle instances, stepped forward digging energy and expanded attachment compatibility for a number of building and landscaping duties.

The 1.7-ton 17 P-Tier and the two.7-ton 26 P-Tier are manufactured for Deere via Wacker Neuson as a part of a 2022 collaborative provide settlement. Deere says the brand new fashions have each been “totally manufactured to John Deere specs.”

Each come usual with one set of auxiliary hydraulic strains. A twin auxiliary hydraulic possibility may be to be had from the manufacturing unit. For the 26 P-Tier in particular, operators will even discover a diverter valve for plumbing auxiliaries to devoted attachments like augers or compactors.

The mini excavators include an ordinary arm or lengthy arm possibility that provides as much as 8 inches of dig intensity.

Steger issues to the 26 P-Tier’s auxiliary hydraulics.Apparatus Global

Those two new machines be offering contractors a number of new options, together with an not obligatory mounted pin mechanical coupler designed for fast attachment adjustments. Justin Steger, product advertising supervisor for John Deere excavators, says shoppers with wedge-style attachments will probably be happy to search out that this new coupler will nonetheless deal with their wanted compatibility with to be had adapters.

“Those machines are in point of fact designed to do a pair issues: one, we are maximizing the breakout power at the device or attachment,” says Steger. “And two, we’re dashing up the reaction within the hydraulics to provide this device some sooner reaction instances, stay the ones operators glad and productive.”

The redesigned 26 P-Tier can also be geared up with a set pin mechanical coupler.Apparatus Global

Deere’s P-Tier compact excavators will now include waft even on usual blades from the 26 P-Tier and up within the product line.

New Cab for 26 P-Tier

A fully redesigned cab for the 26 P-Tier comprises new operator convenience options like usual warmth and air con, Bluetooth radio and LED lights.

Massive entryways and “nearly unrestricted sightlines” ship visibility to all spaces of the jobsite. The ergonomically designed operators station features a mechanical suspension seat with adjustable arm rests. Guards, mirrors, a 3-inch seat belt or hearth extinguisher bracket are to be had thru box kits and repair portions.

Upkeep and Guaranty

Deere has additionally added options to assist house owners set up and deal with their machines. Each the 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier now come usual with easy-access battery disconnects and a sealed, in-cab transfer module.

A 500-hour repairs tracker, available within the track, indicators the operator when the device is inside of 10 hours of a required provider. Manufacturing facility-installed JDLink telematics supplies device well being and placement knowledge to the John Deere Operations Middle, serving to shoppers reinforce uptime and save you robbery.

John Deere compact excavator fashions include a two-year, 2000-hour usual guaranty, and customizable prolonged guaranty choices are to be had.