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New John Deere 17G & 26G Compact Excavators Make A Sizable Impact On The Jobsite

John Deere continues to upgrade its G-Series excavator lineup with the introduction of the 17G and 26G compact excavators. These machines offer a Final Tier 4 compliant engine without the need for an after treatment device, a spacious cab, and smooth, responsive hydraulic controls. The nimble excavators were designed with the rental, commercial/residential building, landscaping, underground, and site development industries in mind.
 
"The operator focused design of the 17G and 26G models maintain proven, John Deere reliability with a few nice refinements," said Mark Wall, product marketing manager for excavators, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "These compact machines boast big productivity and uptime features, as well as updates that focus on lower daily operating costs."

The 17G and 26G incorporate a 14.5 hp (10.8 kW) and 20.0 hp (14.9 kW) Final Tier 4/ EU Stage IV diesel engine without the complexity of an aftertreatment system. This means the customer has no DOC and no DPF, and thus no requirement for DEF. The noticeably quiet engines allow contractors to work at any place, at any time.

The 26G utilizes the same operator's station as its 35G brethren (open station or cab with heat only). The hinge portion of the door design was simplified to provide better visibility. Additionally, the door width was increased by over three inches to allow for easier entry and exit from the cab. The new cab has a larger front window that is two inches wider and six inches taller. The 17G cab remains unchanged from the D Series model.

Within the operator station a new seat with adjustable wrist rests for daylong comfort was added and a suspension seat is standard. The foldable travel pedals are positioned to provide efficient operation with maximizing foot room and low-effort pilot controls deliver exceptionally smooth, combined-function performance.
 

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