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John Deere 26G weight and specsMini excavator

The John Deere 26G mini excavator has an operating weight of 5,780 lb (2,622 kg). For transport it is 13 ft 9 in long, 4 ft 11 in wide and 8 ft high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet
Operating weight
5,780 lb2,622 kg2.62 t
Engine power
20 hp (14.9 kW)
Max dig depth
8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Tail swing
Reduced (compact radius)
Operating weight

5,780lb 2,622kg 2.62t

2.89 US tons, 2.62 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
13 ft 9 in × 4 ft 11 in × 8 ft
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Hauling the 26G

Plan for a trailer payload above 5,780 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 4 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 weight5,780 lb (2,620 kg)
    Weight basiscanopy, standard arm (1.17 m); cab = 6,110 lb (2,770 kg)
    Ground pressure3.6 psi (24.8 kPa)
    Transport dimensions
    Length13 ft 9 in (4.19 m)
    Width4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
    Height8 ft (2.44 m)
    Width basisundercarriage width / blade width 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)
    Track shoe width12 in (305 mm)
    Engine
    EngineYanmar 3TNV80F
    Power (as published)20 hp (14.9 kW)
    Digging
    Max dig depth8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
    Max reach15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
    Bucket breakout force4,994 lbf (22.2 kN)
    Tail swingReduced (compact radius)

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    Common questions

    How much does the John Deere 26G weigh?

    Operating weight: 5,780 lb (2,622 kg). Canopy, standard arm (1.17 m); cab = 6,110 lb (2,770 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

    How big is the John Deere 26G?

    Transport length 13 ft 9 in, transport width 4 ft 11 in, transport height 8 ft.

    What trailer do I need to haul a John Deere 26G?

    One with a payload rating above 5,780 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 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 26G?

    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 5,780 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.