245XR

EXCELLENT CONTROL

PROVEN JAPANESE COMPONENTS DELIVER PRECISE, EFFICIENT CONTROL, WHILE CUSTOMISABLE ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL CONTROLS ALLOW OPERATORS TO SET THEIR PREFERENCE OF SPEED AND CONTROL OF ATTACHMENTS.

A power boost button increases pressure to provide extra tearout
The 245XR hydraulic excavator features the latest generation valve block for greater efficiency and productivity, whilst delivering class-leading control
Factory fitted HBCVs makes the machine ready for lifting operations
Optional bucket HBCVs are available for fork use.

EXTRAORDINARY ATTENTION TO DETAIL

THE NEW 245XR REDUCED TAIL SWING EXCAVATOR UTILISES STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTOMOTIVE-STYLE PRODUCTION FACILITIES TO BRING YOU NOT JUST GREAT EXCAVATORS, BUT EXCEPTIONAL ONES.

The whole design is optimised to protect the machine; side bay doors are set back from the counterweight face and the right-hand platform corner sits within the slew radius to prevent damage and scratching
New recessed counterweight design protects the rear end from impact damage
1,232 validation checks are performed to replicate real-life applications. Robot welding of dig end and undercarriage ensures quality and accuracy.

Extreme Strength

IT'S TAKEN 4 YEARS OF HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD YOU A MACHINE THAT DOESN'T JUST LOOK STRONG, IT IS STRONG.

Our DIESELMAX engines are proven in 70 different machines globally
Machine shaker rig testing replicated 15,000 hours of tracking and vibration
30,000 window and door operation tests prove component quality
Hot and cold climate testing (55°C to -30°C) in locations around the world.

maximum space

DESPITE HAVING REDUCED TAILSWING, THE 245XR FEATURES THE JCB COMMANDPLUS CAB, ONE OF THE BIGGEST, MOST COMFORTABLE AND EASY-TO-OPERATE CABS ON THE MARKET.

minimum swing

THE 245XR HAS REDUCED TAILSWING WHICH MAXIMISES ITS POTENTIAL TO PERFORM SAFELY IN TIGHT AND CONGESTED ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS MODERN HIGHWAYS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

The 245XR tracked excavator has a tailswing radius of 1.72m, 40% less than the 220X, allowing it to work safely against buildings and road barriers
The short front swing and reduced tailswing give a working radius reduction of 1.6m, compared to the 220X
It can work in a smaller area than the 220X, providing great comfort and power in a compact footprint.

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