For projects demanding power in confined spaces, the John Deere 50g Compact Excavator stands out as a versatile and robust solution. This mini excavator is engineered to maximize productivity and deliver exceptional versatility, even when working within tight lot lines and under demanding deadlines. Building upon the legacy of John Deere’s renowned compact construction equipment, the 50G enhances efficiency and capability in a small footprint.
Ranging in operating weights around 5 metric tons, the John Deere 50G packs considerable power. It incorporates features designed to optimize performance across diverse applications. Whether you need a machine for landscaping, utility work, or navigating congested construction sites, the 50G is built to deliver.
Contact your local John Deere dealer to discover more about the John Deere 50G Compact Excavator and how it can enhance your operational capabilities.
- Net Power: 35.9 hp (26.8 kW)
- Maximum Digging Depth: 11 Ft 7 In. (3.53 M)
- Operating Weight: 10,847 Lbs (4,920 kg)
Quick Attachment Changes for Enhanced Versatility
Maximize uptime with the John Deere 50G’s efficient attachment system. The mechanical quick coupler allows for rapid attachment changes, minimizing downtime and boosting productivity on the job site. This system is designed for ease of use and compatibility with a wide range of attachments, ensuring the 50G can adapt to various tasks throughout the workday.
- Standard Wear-Compensating Quick Coupler: All 50G models come equipped with a manual, wear-compensating quick coupler. Its wedge design maintains a tight joint, even with wear, ensuring secure attachment connections.
- Mechanical Quick Coupler: Simplify attachment switching with a system requiring only one bolt and two pins. This user-friendly design speeds up changeovers.
- Diverse Bucket Options: Buckets are available in various sizes and styles, including ditch cleaning and heavy-duty options. The quick coupler system facilitates fast bucket changes to match the task at hand.
- Versatile Clamp (Thumb): Utilize the clamp in conjunction with buckets to handle bulky or irregularly shaped materials that may not fit entirely within a bucket.
- Efficient Augers: Augers feature a self-plumbing bit and reversible rotation, simplifying operation and allowing for easy removal if obstructions are encountered. John Deere augers offer a range of bit types and sizes for different soil conditions and applications.
- Powerful Hydraulic Hammers: Ideal for demolition, quarry work, and trenching, hydraulic hammers efficiently break rock, concrete structures, and pavement. Adapters enable these hammers to be used with John Deere skid steers, adding to their versatility.
- Attachment Compatibility: The 50G utilizes common buckets and attachments, offering cost savings and convenience for operators who already own compatible John Deere compact equipment.
- Pin-Grabber Couplers: For applications requiring frequent attachment changes, pin-grabber couplers offer enhanced versatility, particularly for underground and landscape work. These couplers allow for back-facing bucket hookup, enabling excavation under obstacles.
- Hydraulic Wedge Lock Couplers: Another coupler option, hydraulic wedge lock couplers utilize wedge lock buckets, thumbs, and adapter plates. They further enhance efficiency for jobs with frequent attachment changes.
Boost Productivity with the Standard Backfill Blade
John Deere 50G Compact Excavator Backfill
The standard backfill blade significantly enhances the John Deere 50G’s versatility and productivity. This robust blade is ideal for leveling and backfilling trenches, streamlining site work and reducing the need for additional equipment. Its width matches the undercarriage, ensuring efficient material movement. Furthermore, the blade and bucket can be used in tandem to clamp and carry bulky items like pipes and rocks, expanding the machine’s functionality. An optional bolt-on cutting edge is available for increased durability and performance in demanding conditions.
- Enhanced Versatility: The backfill blade enables grading and filling tasks, making the 50G a more comprehensive solution on site.
- Improved Stability: The blade provides added stability when using attachments or operating on uneven terrain, enhancing safety and precision.
- Optional Angle Blade: An angle blade option is available, further decreasing backfill time by approximately 20%, boosting overall efficiency.
Simplified Daily Service and Extended Maintenance Intervals
John Deere 50G Compact Excavator Maintenance
The John Deere 50G is designed for maximum uptime with ground-level daily service points and extended maintenance intervals. These features minimize downtime and keep the machine working longer, boosting overall productivity. A hinged door provides wide-open access to the side-by-side oil cooler and radiator, simplifying maintenance procedures. The cooler design also resists debris buildup, making core cleanout easier and faster.
- Extended Service Intervals: Longer oil change and greasing intervals contribute to reduced daily operating costs and less frequent maintenance stops.
- Oil-Impregnated Bushings: These bushings extend grease intervals and decrease the risk of downtime caused by improper lubrication.
- Additional Service Door: An extra service door enhances access to components for daily checks and routine maintenance, improving uptime and simplifying servicing.
- No Aftertreatment Devices: The engine design eliminates the need for aftertreatment devices, reducing maintenance complexity and expenses.
- Extensive Dealer Network: Access to parts and service is readily available through John Deere’s extensive network of over 1,400 dealers across North America.
- Maintenance-Free Swing Brake: The wet disc swing brake offers long-term, maintenance-free performance, contributing to reduced downtime.
- Tilting Cab for Superior Access: When more extensive maintenance or repair is required, the cab can be tilted forward to an industry-leading 50 degrees using a tilt tool, providing exceptional access to under-floor components.
Robust and Easy-to-Maintain Undercarriage
The John Deere 50G’s X-frame undercarriage, similar to larger excavators, is engineered to shed dirt and debris, minimizing buildup in the track frames and simplifying cleaning. Track adjusters are conveniently located in each track frame and are easily accessible for adjustment using a standard high-pressure grease gun.
- Convenient Track Sag Adjustment: Track sag adjustment is centrally located for easy access, simplifying maintenance and maximizing undercarriage life by maintaining proper track tension.
- Accessible Track Adjusters: Each track frame features an easily accessible adjuster for straightforward track tension maintenance.
- Integrated Tie-Downs: Tie-downs are incorporated for quick and secure machine loading and transportation. All models include a rear tie-down on the X-frame.
- Standard Rubber Tracks: Rubber tracks are standard, providing excellent traction and minimizing ground disturbance. Optional steel tracks and rubber crawler pads are available for specific application needs.
Enhanced Operator Comfort and Visibility
John Deere 50G Compact Excavator Operator Station
The John Deere 50G operator station is designed for comfort, convenience, and exceptional visibility, enabling operators to maintain peak performance throughout the workday. Spacious and ergonomically designed, the cab accommodates operators of all sizes.
- Spacious Operator Station: Wide entryways ensure easy cab access and egress, enhancing operator convenience.
- Expansive Front Glass: The optional cab features expansive front glass, providing exceptional visibility and improving productivity by enhancing situational awareness.
- Adjustable Work Light: An adjustable work light, positioned at the top left of the canopy or cab, increases job site efficiency during nighttime or low-light conditions.
- Slip-Resistant Entry: A slip-resistant entry provides safe access to the operator’s seat, prioritizing operator safety.
- Foldable Travel Pedals: Foldable travel pedals increase foot and legroom, enhancing operator comfort, especially during extended operation.
- Standard Suspension Seat: A factory-standard suspension seat further enhances operator comfort and reduces fatigue.
- Ergonomic Control Layout: All controls, including the optional radio, are conveniently located to the operator’s right for easy access and intuitive operation.
- Pilot Control Levers: Pilot control levers offer precise and responsive control over boom, bucket, arm, and swing functions.
- Advanced Climate Control: An automatic, high-velocity bi-level climate control system, featuring automotive-style adjustable louvers, maintains a comfortable cab environment and keeps windows clear.
- Control Pattern Selector Valve: A conveniently located control pattern selector valve, positioned beneath the seat and featuring a sight glass display, allows for easy pattern selection.
- Comprehensive Safety Standards: Canopies and cabs meet stringent safety requirements, including Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS), Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS).
- Standard Cab Heater: The optional cab comes standard with a heater for operator comfort in cold weather conditions.
- Integrated Step Area: Both cab and canopy units include a step area for safe and easy entry and exit.
- Auto Speed Change System: An auto speed change system optimizes travel speed, automatically adjusting between high and low speed based on load and terrain, enhancing efficiency and control. Turtle and rabbit speed lock switches provide further speed control options.
Fuel Efficiency with Auto-Idle and Economy Mode
John Deere 50G Compact Excavator Fuel Efficiency
The John Deere 50G prioritizes low daily operating costs through improved fuel economy and selectable economy/power modes. These features contribute to significant fuel savings compared to previous models.
- Auto-Idle: Auto-idle automatically reduces engine speed when hydraulic systems are not in use, conserving fuel and reducing noise.
- Auto Shutdown: Auto shutdown further reduces fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine after a period of inactivity.
- Power/Economy Modes: Power and economy modes optimize engine performance for different applications. Power mode maximizes digging force, while economy mode significantly improves fuel efficiency for lighter tasks.
Driveline Specifications
Emission Rating: Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Number of Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 134 Cu In. (2.19 L)
Rated Speed: 2,400 RPM
Engine Output, Net: 35.9 hp (26.8 kW)
Number of Carrier Rollers (Each Side): 1
Number of Track Rollers (Each Side): 4
Track Shoe Width: 16 In. (400 mm)
Dimensional Specifications
Transport Length, Mono Boom: 17 Ft 11 In. (5,470 mm)
Maximum Transport Height: 8 Ft 4 In. (2,530 mm)
Overall Undercarriage Width: 6 Ft 7 In. (2,000 mm)
Track Length on Ground: 6 Ft 7 In. (2,000 mm)
Overall Undercarriage Length: 8 Ft 2 In. (2,500 mm)
Tailswing Radius: 3 Ft 3 In. (1,000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 13 In. (340 mm)
Dozer Blade Height: 15 In. (375 mm)
Dozer Blade Width: 6 Ft 7 In. (2,000 mm)
Width Over Fixed Tracks: 6 Ft 7 In. (2,000 mm)
Track Gauge: 5 Ft 3 In. (1,600 mm)
Digging Reach, Mono Boom: 19 Ft 7 In. (5,960 mm)
Dig Height, Mono Boom: 18 Ft 10 In. (5,750 mm)
Dump Height, Mono Boom: 13 Ft 4 In. (4,070 mm)
Dig Depth, Mono Boom: 11 Ft 7 In. (3,530 mm)
Standard Arm: 4 Ft 6 In. (1,380 mm)
Capacities
Fuel Tank: 18.5 U.S. Gal. (70 L)
Hydraulic Tank: 14.8 U.S. Gal. (56 L)
Number of Batteries: 1
Voltage: 12 V
Performance Metrics
Ground Bearing Pressure: 3.9 PSI (26.9 kPa)
Swing Speed: 9 RPM
Travel Speed – High: 2.6 MPH (4.2 kph)
Arm Tearout: 5,401 Lbf (24 kN)
Bucket Breakout: 8,267 Lbf (36.8 kN)
Total Flow: 31.7 U.S. Gal./Min. (120 L/Min.)
Weight Details
Operating Weight: 10,560 Lbs (4,790 kg)
