Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere offers P-Tier and G-Tier mid-size excavator models for construction projects. As part of its Performance Tiering Strategy, John Deere has added the 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345 models to its lineup of P-Tier excavators. In addition, John Deere has introduced a new model to its family of G-Tier excavators: the 200 G-Tier.
"Every job site is different, and our customers want excavator options that can be personalized by performance, price and operator experience," said Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "Our newly expanded lineup of P- and G-Tier excavators, including the brand-new 200 G-Tier, provides machine solutions built for various applications and jobs to enhance profitability and efficiency."
P-tier Excavators
Offering front-joint durability, the P-Tier mid-size models, including the 135, 210, 245, 250, 300 and 345, promote operator stability. With grease points at the arm-tip for accessible greasing, extended uptime and torque retention at the clamp, which reduces the likelihood of the front hydraulic pipes moving, the new P-Tier models were designed to provide performance and serviceability. In addition, the redesigned boom-foot bushings offer durability for an extended machine lifespan.
200 G-tier Excavator
The latest addition to the John Deere lineup of mid-size excavators is the 200 G-Tier. The PowerTech 4.5-liter engine on the 200 G-Tier delivers performance for operators. In addition, the exhaust filters help minimize downtime for service while the in-monitor adjustable flow and pressure auxiliary hydraulics can be controlled using the auxiliary function lever.
The Powerwise Plus hydraulic-management system in the 200 G-Tier supports operator controls. Through intuitive technology, the system delivers on-demand power. Offering pump flow, the pilot controls are metered, helping to provide reliable machine performance. With the push of a button on the joystick, operators can boost power and toggle on automatic boom-up and lifting functions. In addition, the optional hydraulic single pedal propel system moves the machine as needed without having to articulate both hand levers and both foot pedals.
Customers looking to make the most of their machines can leverage two factory-installed high-pressure, high-flow auxiliary packages, which deliver additional hydraulic capability to power attachments. Aimed to support operator use, the ergonomically correct, short-throw pilot joysticks on the 200 G-Tier provide fingertip control with less movement or effort. Designed to accommodate different operators with the flip of a lever, the control pattern-change valve comes standard on the 200 G-Tier. Also standard on the 200 G-Tier is the pattern-control switch, which is accessible at ground level.
The lineup of John Deere G- and P-Tier excavators can be equipped with a full line of buckets, which are offered to meet the needs of a wide variety of applications. The new hydraulic coupler-ready option includes factory-installed hydraulic plumbing to the end of the arm, additional coupler controls integrated into a switch in the cab and a coupler installation capability.
