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Sell Your John Deere 30G Compact Excavator
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What Is Your John Deere 30G Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used John Deere 30G at $14,000–$45,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 9 auction results for the John Deere 30G ranged from $14,000 to $40,000; 8 dealer asks ran $22,500–$45,000.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $37,000–$45,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $23,000–$37,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $19,000–$23,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $14,000–$19,000 |
See the recent John Deere 30G sales and asks.
John Deere 30G Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- John Deere 3T80 24 hp
- Operating weight
- 7,220 lb
- Size class
- Mini
- Years produced
- 2015-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 9.2 ft
- Fuel tank
- 11.1 gal
Checked against 30G.
Full John Deere 30Gspecifications →Which John Deere 30G Do You Have?
The John Deere 30G was built from 2015 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your John Deere 30G
Seen most often on a John Deere 30G; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
How the John Deere 30G Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 30G | 7,220 lb | 24 | 9.2 ft | $14,000–$45,000 |
| CAT 304 | 9,867 lb | 45 | 10.8 ft | No data yet |
| Kubota KX040 | 9,480 lb | 38.9 | 11.2 ft | No data yet |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 304, the John Deere 30G is 2,647 lb lighter, has 21 less hp and has 1.6 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Kubota KX040, the John Deere 30G is 2,260 lb lighter, has 14.9 less hp and has 2 ft less max dig depth.
In John Deere's excavators lineup, the next size down is the John Deere 26G and the next size up is the John Deere 35G.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, mini excavator: about 5,000–10,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the John Deere 30G still made?
Yes. The John Deere 30G has been built since 2015.
What is the John Deere 30G used for?
The John Deere 30G is mostly put to work on utility, light excavation, landscaping.