John Deere 27C ZTS and 35C ZTS Excavator Operation and Tests Manual 322 pages
£39.00
The John Deere 27C ZTS and 35C ZTS are two of the most reliable compact excavators ever built. Zero Tail Swing design, smooth hydraulics, and a proven 32hp engine made these machines a favourite on tight construction sites, landscaping jobs, and small civil works across the UK and beyond. If you own one, work on one, or have just picked one up second-hand - you need the right manual to keep it running at its best.
Key specs at a glance:
Specification | 27C ZTS | 35C ZTS |
|---|---|---|
Operating Weight | 6,482 lb (2,941 kg) | 7,760 lb (3,520 kg) |
Engine Power | 32 hp @ 2,450 rpm | 32 hp @ 2,450 rpm |
Max Digging Depth | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
Max Reach Along Ground | 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m) | 17 ft 1 in (5.21 m) |
Max Cutting Height | 13 ft 11 in (4.25 m) | 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) |
Hydraulic Pump Flow | 12.6 gal/min | 17.9 gal/min |
Track Width | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Max Travel Speed | 2.5 mph | 2.8 mph |
Fuel Capacity | 10.5 gal (40 L) | 10.5 gal (40 L) |
Why the ZTS Design Matters
Standard mini excavators have a counterweight that swings beyond the tracks when rotating - which means you need clearance all around the machine. The Zero Tail Swing design eliminates this problem. The 27C ZTS and 35C ZTS can rotate 360° while keeping the counterweight within the track footprint, making them genuinely safe and practical in tight spots. For contractors working on driveways, gardens, drainage runs, or road repairs - this is a real working advantage, not just a spec-sheet feature.
What's in Our Manuals
Whether you're a professional mechanic, a plant hire company, or a hands-on owner looking to do your own servicing - our factory PDF manuals give you everything the authorised dealer uses:
Operator's Manual - daily checks, safe operation, controls, settings
Technical/Service Manual - step-by-step repair procedures, torque specs, hydraulic schematics, fault diagnosis
Parts Manual - full exploded diagrams, part numbers for ordering replacements
Every manual is sourced from original manufacturer documentation. You get the exact information your machine needs.