Front left studio view of a 245 P-Tier excavator with "New" and "P" flags

245 P-Tier

The John Deere 245 P-Tier Gen-B Excavator offers productivity and durability with advanced hydraulic quick couplers, a patented bucket camera system for enhanced visibility, and a StructurAllâ„¢ warranty for extended machine longevity, making it the ideal choice for versatile construction applications.

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 164 hp (122 kW)
  • Max. Digging Depth: 21 ft, 8 in. (6.61 m)
  • Operating Weight: 56,879–57,541 lb. (25,800–26,100 kg)
  • Max. Reach: 33 ft, 4 in. (10.11 m)
Work Confidently via Standard Cameras and Lighting
In-cab close-up of the camera display in a 245 P-Tier Excavator

The integrated right rear and left camera system, along with powerful LED surround lighting, enhances the operator's 270-degree visibility around the machine, even in low light conditions, all displayed on the main monitor. Additionally, LED front work lights and rear camera remain standard equipment.

High-Performance Hydraulic System
Front view of a Gen B 245 P-Tier Excavator scooping dirt on a jobsite with close-up of a metal grate in the foreground

A three-pump hydraulic system ensures fast cycle times and improved fuel efficiency. This setup allows for simultaneous operation of boom, arm, and swing functions, significantly boosting productivity and performance.

Standard Auxiliary Hydraulics
Close-up of a John Deere 245 P-Tier excavator boom, showing the hydraulic cylinder, hoses, and mounting hardware against a dirt jobsite and trees.

Factory-installed auxiliary hydraulic lines enhance your excavator's versatility by allowing it to run multiple attachments, while the standard auxiliary proportional control in the right pilot control lever lets you toggle between attachments and adjust flow and pressure directly from the monitor.

Description: 245 P-Tier
Engine
ManufacturerIsuzu
Model4HK1
Non-road emission standardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Net power2000 rpm
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249)159 hp
Cylinders4
Displacement317 cu in.
Off-level capacity70 %
Off-level capacity35 degrees
Aspiration typeTurbocharged and charge-air cooled
Cooling
Cooling system typeDirect-drive suction-type fan
Powertrain
Powertrain type2-speed propel with automatic shift
Maximum travel speed low/slow2.2 mph
Maximum travel speed high/fast3.4 mph
Drawbar pull45640 lb.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics typeOpen center, pilot operated
Main pump type3 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Number of pumps3
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump56 gpm
Pump 2 maximum rated flow per pump56 gpm
Pump 3 maximum rated flow per pump50 gpm
Pilot pump number of gears1
Pilot pump maximum rated flow7.9 gpm
Pilot pump pressure setting580 psi
Implement circuits system operating pressure4970 psi
Travel circuits system operating pressure5150 psi
Swing circuits system operating pressure4680 psi
Power boost system operating pressure5510 psi
Controls typePilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Cylinders
Number of boom cylinders2
Boom cylinder bore4.72 in.
Boom cylinder rod diameter3.35 in.
Boom cylinder stroke52.36 in.
Boom cylinder fully retracted length72.83 in.
Number of arm cylinders1
Arm cylinder bore5.31 in.
Arm cylinder rod diameter3.74 in.
Arm cylinder stroke58.07 in.
Arm cylinder fully retracted length79.02 in.
Number of bucket cylinders1
Bucket cylinder bore4.53 in.
Bucket cylinder rod diameter3.15 in.
Bucket cylinder stroke41.73 in.
Bucket cylinder fully retracted length62.6 in.
Electrical
Battery voltage12 V
Number of batteries2
Battery capacity651 CCA
Alternator rating50 amp
Work lights2 LED (1 mounted on boom, 1 on frame)
Undercarriage
Number of carrier rollers per side2
Number of track rollers per side8
Number of shoes per side49
Track adjustment typeHydraulic
Track guidesCenter
Track chain typeSealed and lubricated
Ground Pressure
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes with standard counterweight and boom6.53 psi
Swing Mechanism
Speed11.8 rpm
Torque50000 lb-ft
Refill Capacities
Fuel tank100 gal.
Cooling system29.6 qt
Engine oil with filter24.3 qt
Swing mechanism6.6 qt
Travel device7.2 qt
Hydraulic tank34.3 gal.
Hydraulic system63.4 gal.
Diesel-exhaust fluid (DEF)16.9 qt
Operating weights of excavator with standard counterweight and boom
Conditions for measuring operating weightsWith full fuel tank; 79-kg (175 lb.) operator; 1219-mm (48 in.), 1.09-m3 (1.43 cu. yd.), 871-kg (1,921 lb.) heavy-duty bucket; 2.91-m (9 ft. 7 in.) arm; and 7280-kg (16,050 lb.) counterweight
With 28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes56218 lb.
With 32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes56879 lb.
Operating weights of optional components with standard counterweight and boom
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes17641 lb.
32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes18250 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder3880 lb.
9-ft, 7-in. arm with bucket and linkage2024 lb.
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight750 lb.

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