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John Deere 50 P-Tier vs XCMG XE45U Pro

The XCMG XE45U Pro is the heavier machine, at 4.8 t against 4.79 t, and the XCMG XE45U Pro has more power (29.7 kW against 26.8 kW).

The John Deere 50 P-Tier is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, bigger fuel tank, turns tighter. The XCMG XE45U Pro is ahead on: more power, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the John Deere 50 P-Tier and the XCMG XE45U Pro drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

  1. John Deere · mini excavator

    John Deere 50 P-Tier

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    XCMG XE45U Pro

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureJohn Deere 50 P-TierXCMG XE45U Pro
Operating weight4,790 kg4,800 kg
Net powerHigher is better26.8 kW29.7 kW+11%
Max digging depthHigher is better3.53 m+6%3.342 m
Max digging reachHigher is better5.96 m+4%5.715 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better4.07 m4.052 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better0.16 m³+45%0.11 m³
Bucket digging forceHigher is better37 kN38 kN+4%
Pump flowHigher is better120 L/min132 L/min+10%
Fuel tankHigher is better70 L+8%65 L
Tail swing radiusLower is better1 m+18%1.215 m
Overall length5.47 m5.25 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length5.47 m5.25 m
Overall height (to top of cab)2.53 mcanopy and cabNot published
Upperstructure width1.85 mNot published
Shoe width0.4 mrubber track0.35 m
Width of crawler2 mundercarriage widthNot published
Ground clearance (minimum)0.34 m0.291 m
Tail swing radius1 m1.215 mMinimum; 1.320 m with extra weight
Engine cover height1.59 mengine cover heightNot published
Track length on ground2 msprocket centre to idler centre1.8 m
Track length2.5 m2.249 m
Ground clearance, counterweight0.61 mNot published
Overall widthNot published1.85 m
Overall heightNot published2.535 m
Undercarriage widthNot published1.85 m
Track gaugeNot published1.5 m

Performance

Max digging height5.75 m5.479 m
Max dumping height4.07 m4.052 m
Max digging depth3.53 m3.342 m
Max digging reach5.96 m5.715 m
Min front swing radius2.21 m2.28 m
Bucket capacity0.16 m³0.11 m³Standard bucket
Bucket digging force37 kNISO38 kNISO
Arm digging force24 kN22 kNISO
Swing speed9.0 rpmNot published
Travel speed (high)4.2 km/hNot published
Travel speed (low)2.5 km/hNot published
Boom swing80 deg. left / 60 deg. rightindependent swing boomNot published
Ground pressure26.9 kPa (3.90 psi) canopy / 28.3 kPa (4.10 psi) cab, standard arm and counterweight, rubber trackNot published
Max vertical wall digging depthNot published2.68 m
Max dozer lifting heightNot published0.417 m
Max dozer cutting depthNot published0.513 m
Top speedNot published5 km/hHigh range; low range 2.6 km/h
Traction forceNot published42 kN
GradeabilityNot published30 deg / 58%

Weight

Operating weight4,790 kg4,800 kg
Operating weight (cab)4,920 kgNot published
Operating weight (long arm, canopy)5,018 kgNot published
Operating weight (long arm, cab)5,148 kgNot published
Counterweight700 kgstandardNot published
Additional counterweight200 kgfitted with the long armNot published
Optional angle blade409 kgadded weightNot published

Engine

Engine modelYanmar 4TNV88CKubota D1803, T4F, water-cooled 3-cylinder
EmissionsEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage IVNot published
Displacement2.2 LNot published
Net power26.8 kW (35.9 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,400 rpm29.7 kW (39.8 hp)SAE J1349 at 2,200 rpm
Max torqueNot published151 Nmat 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemClosed-centre load sensing, 1 variable-displacement pumpNot published
Pump flow120 L/min132 L/minTotal hydraulic capacity
Auxiliary flow87 L/min90 L/minAUX maximum flow rate
Max pressureNot published240 barMain system

Blade

Blade width2 mNot published
Blade height0.375 mNot published
Max blade height0.46 mNot published
Max blade depth0.36 mNot published

Front attachment

Boom length2.85 mNot published
Stick length1.38 mstandard armNot published
Stick length, long stick1.69 mNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank70 L65 L
Engine oil, with filter8.6 LNot published
Cooling system5 LNot published
Hydraulic tank56 L36 L

Sources: John Deere 50 P-Tier Compact Excavator brochure ME50PAU (23-07) · XCMG XE45U brochure, Technical Specifications p.2 (v4.11-2025-01, XCMG North America)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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John Deere 50 P-TierXCMG XE45U ProSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

John Deere 50 P-Tier vs XCMG XE45U Pro: questions

Which is bigger, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

By operating weight the XCMG XE45U Pro is the biggest at 4.8 t, then the John Deere 50 P-Tier at 4.79 t.

Which has more power, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The XCMG XE45U Pro: John Deere 50 P-Tier 26.8 kW (35.9 hp), XCMG XE45U Pro 29.7 kW (39.8 hp) (net power), a 11% difference.

Which digs deeper, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 3.53 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 3.342 m (max digging depth), a 6% difference.

Which reaches further, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 5.96 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 5.715 m (max digging reach), a 4% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 0.16 m³, XCMG XE45U Pro 0.11 m³ (bucket capacity), a 45% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 70 L, XCMG XE45U Pro 65 L (fuel tank), a 8% difference.

Which turns tighter, the John Deere 50 P-Tier or XCMG XE45U Pro?

The John Deere 50 P-Tier: John Deere 50 P-Tier 1 m, XCMG XE45U Pro 1.215 m (tail swing radius), a 18% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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