EARTHMOVERS & EXCAVATORS
The 245XR is commonly used on freeway construction projects, as well as larger infrastructure projects.
JCB’S NEW ADDITION
TO THE ACCLAIMED X SERIES JCB’S LATEST X SERIES HEAVY LINE EXCAVATOR, THE 245XR, INTRODUCES ZERO TAIL SWING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY FOR OPERATORS. JCB CEA NATIONAL PRODUCT MANAGER DEON COPE EXPLAINS.
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he new 245XR excavator is the latest addition to JCB’s highly acclaimed X Series and as Deon Cope, JCB CEA’s National Product Manager explains, there’s a key feature that differentiates the machine from the rest of the market. With an intuitive design, the 245XR offers users a reduced slewing radius, while also ensuring that other features such as cab space are not compromised. “This is JCB’s latest release on its X Series platform. While the excavator platform weighs 20 to 25 tonnes, the weight comes in at 27 tonnes with the blade,” Cope says. “This is a reduced tail swing excavator, which
is very popular and widely used in freeway construction projects.” The 245XR has a tail swing radius of 1.72 metres, which is 40 per cent less than its predecessor, the 220X excavator. According to Cope, this reduced tail swing provides several benefits for operators. “One of the main advantages of this feature is the reduced spin, so operators do not need to close off additional freeway lanes when they are working close to live traffic. Operators can also use the machine in tight spaces when working on building and infrastructure projects,” Cope says. “There is also a safety aspect to the
reduced tail swing, as there is less chance of damage to nearby buildings or personnel on site when the machine is in operation. It’s an exciting model for us.” With a 40 per cent shorter tail swing and supported by a bucket capacity of 1.25 cubicmetres, the 245XR can optimise operations in difficult working applications. The 245XR also features minor changes from the 220X model, as Cope explains. “The 245XR runs on a similar hydraulic pump system as the 220X, but we have gone with a larger pump, a larger control valve and better fluid dynamics throughout the whole machine,” he says. “So, we still maintain roadsonline.com.au
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