- Shipping Length Of Unit: 12 ft / 3657.6 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 11.58 ft / 3529.59 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 7.62 ft / 2320 mm
- Max Loading Height: 8.33 ft / 2538.99 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 17ZTS
Weighing roughly 1.7 t and rated at 12.3 hp, the John Deere 17ZTS is a mini excavator in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight3814 lb1730.1 kg
03Selected published values31
Mini excavators are commonly used for digging and utility work where access or working space is limited. Published rows for John Deere 17ZTS include a published maximum digging depth of 7.25 ft / 2209.81 mm, published operating weight of 3814 lb / 1730.1 kg, published engine power of 12.3 hp / 9.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (12 ft / 3657.6 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (11.58 ft / 3529.59 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (7.62 ft / 2320 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit12 ft3657.6 mm
Max Cutting Height11.58 ft3529.59 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit7.62 ft2320 mm
Max Loading Height8.33 ft2538.99 mm
Max Reach Along Ground12.92 ft3938.02 mm
Max Digging Depth7.25 ft2209.81 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm length 3ft.1in. (930mm)Arm length 3ft.1in. (930mm)
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks4.42 ft1347.22 mm
Length Of Track On Ground3.97 ft1210 mm
Ground Clearance0.79 ft240 mm
Height To Top Of Cab7.58 ft2310.39 mm
Tail Swing Radius2.25 ft685.8 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance1.5 ft457.2 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe Size9.06 in230 mm
Ground Pressure4.34 psi29.93 kPa
Max Travel Speed2.5 mph4.03 km/h
Engine
Engine Make23532353
Engine Model3YB13YB1
Net Power12.3 hp9.2 kw
Power Measured @2300 rpm2300 rpm
Displacement46.4 cu in0.8 L
Operational
Operating Weight3814 lb1730.1 kg
Fuel Capacity6.6 gal25 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity7.4 gal28.1 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage35 amps35 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity7.7 gal/min29.2 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed8.6 rpm8.6 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.1 yd30.1 m3
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