John Deere 245 P-Tier excavator is a mid-size crawler excavator designed for earthmoving, trenching, utility work, site preparation, and general construction applications. It is part of John Deere's P-Tier excavator lineup and is built for hydraulic performance, operator comfort, and jobsite productivity. Typical features include a fuel-efficient engine, responsive controls, reinforced undercarriage, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. The 245 P-Tier is used in excavation, grading, loading, and material handling tasks. It is commonly selected for contractors, municipalities, and rental fleets needing a versatile excavator for demanding work environments.
General Specifications
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
21.70 ft (6.61 m) - Starting 2025
Digging Reach
33.30 ft (10.15 m) - Starting 2025
Engine
159.00 hp (118.57 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight
56,879.00 lbs (25,799.91 kg) - Starting 2025
Cooling
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Cooling specifications
Cooling system type
Direct-drive suction-type fan - Starting 2026
Cylinders
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Cylinders specifications
Arm cylinder bore (in.)
5.31 in (13.49 cm) - Starting 2026
Arm cylinder fully retracted length (in.)
79.02 in (200.71 cm) - Starting 2026
Arm cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.74 in (9.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Arm cylinder stroke (in.)
58.07 in (147.50 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder bore (in.)
4.72 in (11.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder fully retracted length (in.)
72.83 in (184.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.35 in (8.51 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom cylinder stroke (in.)
52.36 in (132.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder bore (in.)
4.53 in (11.51 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder fully retracted length (in.)
62.60 in (159.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder rod diameter (in.)
3.15 in (8.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Bucket cylinder stroke (in.)
41.73 in (105.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Number of arm cylinders
1.0 - Starting 2026
Number of boom cylinders
2 - Starting 2026
Number of bucket cylinders
1.0 - Starting 2026
Dimensions
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height
9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Length
29.92 ft (9.12 m)
Weight
56,879.00 lbs (25,799.91 kg)
Width
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Electrical
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Electrical specifications
Alternator rating (amp)
50.0 amp - Starting 2026
Battery capacity (CCA)
651.0 CCA - Starting 2026
Battery voltage (V)
12.0 v - Starting 2026
Number of batteries
2 - Starting 2026
Work lights
2 LED (1 mounted on boom, 1 on frame) - Starting 2026
Engine
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration type
Turbocharged and charge-air cooled - Starting 2026
Cylinders
4 - Starting 2026
Displacement (cu in.)
317.00 cu in (5,194.71 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Manufacturer
Isuzu - Starting 2026
Net power (rpm)
2000.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249) (hp)
159.00 hp (118.57 kw) - Starting 2026
Non-road emission standards
EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV - Starting 2026
Off-level capacity (%)
70.0 % - Starting 2026
Off-level capacity (degrees)
35.0 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Ground Pressure specifications
28-in. triple semi-grouser shoes with standard counterweight and boom (psi)
6.53 psi - Starting 2026
Hydraulics
John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator Hydraulics specifications
Controls type
Pilot levers, short stroke, low-effort hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever - Starting 2026
Hydraulics type
Open center, pilot operated - Starting 2026
Implement circuits system operating pressure (psi)
