2026 John Deere Landscaping & Grounds Care 245 P-Tier

Whether your work is in urban renewal, underground utilities, or street repair, the John Deere 245 P-Tier Excavator is purpose-built to deliver legendary performance. Reduced-tail-swing design, ease of operation, and proven components are just a few of the customer-inspired details that have earned this mid-size muscle a well-deserved reputation in the industry and on jobsites just like yours. Plus a versatile range of productionboosting standard advantages like a three-pump hydraulic system will help you realize all the tasks you can complete in your corner of the work world.

Features May Include:

No Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), No Problem

Zero ash-service intervals.  Zero regenerations.  Extremely efficient combustion allows Isuzu® engines to burn particulate matter in cylinder during combustion. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is injected into the exhaust stream and through Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), emissions standards are achieved.

Benefits

• Proven, integrated, simple engine meets EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/ EU Stage IV standards
• Ground level DEF fill

Standard Auxiliary Hydraulics

Factory installed auxiliary hydraulic lines enable your excavator to run a number of attachments and increase the versatility of your machine, without the need for additional machines or operators.

Benefits

• Standard auxiliary proportional control in the right pilot control lever
• Toggle between attachments and adjust flow and pressure based on attachment requirements right in the monitor

Three-Pump Hydraulic System for Fast Cycle Times and Fuel Efficiency

Pumps 1 and 2 combined control the boom and arm functions.  Pump 3 is dedicated to swing.  The result is fast cycle times and increased productivity.

Take digging forces to new levels with power boost when you need it.  This machine is a well-balanced, smooth operating machine in a reduced tailswing configuration.

Benefits

• Use power boost with the push of a button to get through tough material 
• Pilot controlled hydraulics provide smooth function and feel for operators
• Maneuverable reduced tailswing eases the risk of damage to surroundings or the machine

Work Confidently via Optional Cameras and Lighting

Optional Right Rear and Left Camera system with additional light-emitting diode (LED) surround lighting work together to provide the operator enhanced 270 degree visibility around the machine.  All integrated into the main monitor.

Benefits

• Work confidently with enhanced visibility even in low light conditions
• Powerful LEDs cast a pool of light surrounding 270 degrees of the sides and rear of the machine.  Cameras display surroundings to the operator in the main monitor
• LED front work lights and rear camera are still standard equipment