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345 P-Tier

The John Deere 345 P‑Tier Gen-B Excavator delivers high‑production power, advanced hydraulic performance, and premium operator visibility—engineered to maximize productivity on large job sites where efficiency, precision, and uptime matter most.

Key Features:
  • Net Power: 249 hp (186 kW)
  • Max Digging Depth: 22 ft, 8 in.–24 ft, 10 in. (6.92–7.57 m)
  • Operating Weight: 78,705 lb. (35,700 kg)
  • Max Reach: 35 ft, 9 in.–37 ft, 7 in. (10.90–11.46 m)
High‑Production Power and Fast Cycle Times
John Deere 345 P-Tier excavator loading dirt into an articulated dump truck on a construction site.

With 249 net horsepower and a robust mid‑size platform, the 345 P‑Tier is built for heavy‑duty applications such as mass excavation, truck loading, and large‑scale site development. Its three‑pump hydraulic system optimizes flow across boom, arm, and swing functions—delivering faster cycle times, improved multitasking capability, and increased productivity on demanding jobsites.

Simplified Maintenance With No DPF and Proven Efficiency
John Deere 345 P-Tier excavator loading dirt into an articulated dump truck on a construction site.

The 345 P‑Tier meets Final Tier 4 / Stage IV emissions standards without a diesel particulate filter (DPF), eliminating regenerations and ash‑service intervals. This simplifies ownership while maintaining fuel‑efficient performance through a proven SCR‑based system—helping reduce downtime and keep machines working longer between service intervals.

Precision Control, Visibility, and Jobsite Awareness
In-cab close-up of the camera display in a 245 P-Tier Excavator

Pilot‑controlled hydraulics and a push‑button power boost provide smooth, precise control with added digging force when needed. Standard right, rear, and left cameras with LED surround lighting deliver enhanced 270‑degree visibility, helping operators work confidently in busy, high‑traffic environments and maintain awareness in low‑light conditions.

Description: 345 P-Tier
Engine
ManufacturerIsuzu
Model6HK1XASA02
Non-road emission standardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Net power1900 rpm
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249)249 hp
Cylinders6
Displacement475 cu in.
Off-level capacity70 %
Off-level capacity35 degrees
Aspiration typeTurbocharged, air-to-air charge-air cooler
Cooling
Cooling system typeHigh-efficiency, direct-driven suction-type fan and enclosed fan guard; side-by-side radiator, oil cooler, and intercooler with dust net
Powertrain
Powertrain type2-speed propel with automatic shift
Maximum travel speed low/slow1.6 mph
Maximum travel speed high/fast2.5 mph
Drawbar pull66990 lb.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics typeOpen center, load sensing with variable-displacement pumps
Main pump type3 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Number of pumps3
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump62 gpm
Pump 2 maximum rated flow per pump62 gpm
Pump 3 maximum rated flow per pump56 gpm
Pilot pump number of gears1
Pilot pump maximum rated flow9.6 gpm
Pilot pump pressure setting566 psi
Implement circuits system operating pressure4970 psi
Travel circuits system operating pressure5150 psi
Swing circuits system operating pressure4700 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 bore5.3 in.
Boom cylinder rod diameter3.9 in.
Boom cylinder stroke62.1 in.
Number of arm cylinders1
Arm cylinder bore5.9 in.
Arm cylinder rod diameter4.1 in.
Arm cylinder stroke65.3 in.
Number of bucket cylinders1
Bucket cylinder bore5.3 in.
Bucket cylinder rod diameter3.5 in.
Bucket cylinder stroke42.1 in.
Electrical
Battery voltage12 V
Number of batteries2
Battery capacity860 CCA
Alternator rating50 amp
Work lights5 LED (1 mounted on frame, 1 on boom left [standard], 2 on top of cab [optional], 1 on boom right)
Undercarriage
Number of carrier rollers per side2
Number of track rollers per side8
Number of shoes per side48
Track adjustment typeHydraulic
Track guides3 per side
Track chain typeSealed and lubricated
Ground Pressure
32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes without blade7.3 psi
Swing Mechanism
Speed10.5 rpm
Torque66750 lb-ft
Refill Capacities
Fuel tank100 gal.
Cooling system50.8 qt
Engine oil with filter50.8 qt
Hydraulic tank42 gal.
Hydraulic system87 gal.
Swing bearing grease bath41.9 lb.
Pump drive gear case1.8 qt
Swing drive12.4 qt
Swing gearbox12.4 qt
Travel gearbox2.9 gal.
Diesel-exhaust fluid (DEF)16.8 qt
Operating weights of excavator with standard counterweight and boom
Conditions for measuring operating weightsWith full fuel tank; 79-kg (175 lb.) operator; 1.25-m3 (1.63 cu. yd.), 1067-mm (42 in.), 957-kg operating weights without (2,110 lb.) bucket; 3.76-m (12 ft. 4 in.) arm; 8680-kg (19,136 lb.) counterweight
With 32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes78705 lb.
Operating weights of optional components with standard counterweight and boom
32-in. triple semi-grouser shoes28021 lb.
1-piece boom, with arm cylinder5258 lb.
10-ft, 2-in. arm with bucket and linkage3294 lb.
12-ft, 4-in. arm with bucket and linkage3490 lb.
Boom-lift cylinders (2), total weight1287 lb.

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