John Deere Introduces the Redesigned 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier Compact Excavators
John Deere recently debuted its newly redesigned 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier compact excavators. Designed with customer feedback and testing insights in mind, both models have been fully manufactured to John Deere specifications and excel in a variety of construction and landscaping applications.
“Each construction and landscaping jobsite is different, and some require more versatile equipment options. The redesigned 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier compact excavators meet the growing demand for powerful machines that perform in tight jobsites,” said Justin Steger, product marketing manager, John Deere. “Backed by countless hours of customer testing and feedback, we are proud to offer these newly updated compact solutions that deliver power and productivity in the dirt, as well as standard features to improve the operator experience.”
John Deere said the 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier models boast impressive cycle times, exceptional digging power, expansive attachment capability and operator productivity. They were designed using real customer insights aimed to deliver excellent performance and operator satisfaction.
Attachments
The newly designed machines offer single or dual auxiliary options for attachment versatility. This allows operators use multiple attachments, such as augers, compactors and other hydraulic tools.
From the press release:
While a thumb-ready bracket comes standard, both models can be equipped from the factory with a new mechanical fixed pin coupler for fast and easy attachment changes. Wedge style adapters are available for customers to maximize attachment compatibility with previous Deere compact excavators, keeping their cost down rather than converting to all new attachments. In addition, the new long arm option provides additional dig depth and added reach compared to the standard arm option. This added length helps tackle complex jobs while maintaining excellent dig power and lift capacity.
Easy Maintenance and Quality Support
According to the press release, John Deere has incorporated several standout features into the new machines to help customers better manage and maintain their equipment. These features include:
- Standard and easily accessible battery disconnects that help prolong battery life.
- A 500-hour maintenance tracker that alerts the operator when the machine is within 10 hours of a required service.
- Factory-installed JDLink telematics provide critical machine data to the John Deere Operations Center. There, customers can easily monitor the location and health of their equipment fleets.
- A two-year, 2,000-hour standard warranty with customizable extended warranty options.
- Streamlined service with certified trained technicians and easily sourced parts and supplies.
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
