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Deere Releases Larger Reduced Tail Swing Excavator

The John Deere 345G LC RTS excavator is ideal for work in road building, underground, building, landscaping, and site development applications.

John Deere
May 22, 2018
Deere Releases Larger Reduced Tail Swing Excavator

John Deere 345G LC RTS Excavator

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The John Deere 345G LC reduced tail swing excavator adds another option to the manufacturer’s 33 to 40 metric ton size class, providing customers with a larger machine with increased lift capacity, more reach, deeper dig depth, and greater breakout forces compared to the 245G LC. The excavator is ideal for work in road building, underground, building, landscaping, and site development applications.

The 345G LC boasts a 249-hp Final Tier 4 diesel engine with no diesel particulate filter (DPF) aftertreatment and a three-pump hydraulic system that provides hydraulic flow for fast cycle times, greater flow for attachments, and larger efficiency for improved fuel economy. An optional, factory-installed auxiliary hydraulic package enables the excavator to have the extra hydraulic flow to power larger attachments, such as couplers and hammers.

In terms of uptime, the 345G LC boasts side-by-side cooling cores for maximum cooling efficiency and easy cleaning. This means less downtime to clean debris and less overheating.

The 345G LC includes a spacious, comfortable cab and easy-to-use enhanced LCD monitors. A simple rotary dial allows operators to select work mode, access operating info, check maintenance intervals, source diagnostic codes, adjust cab temperature, and tune the radio. The cab includes a fabric-covered adjustable suspension seat with ample leg room. The wide expanse of front and side glass, narrow front cab posts, large tinted overhead hatch, and numerous mirrors provide all-around visibility. A standard rearview camera improves visibility to the rear of the machine.

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