John Deere has introduced three New Generation P Tier midsize excavators.
Redesigned, developed, and tested in‑house, the 210, 230, and 260 P Tier models inhabit the 20‑metric‑ton class.
During the development and design process, each new model was tested in real-world applications with participation from hundreds of customers and operators, resulting in over 165,000 operating hours and counting.
Featuring increased dig force and lift capacity, the new P Tier excavators are designed for trenching, grading, craning, and truck loading. Performance modes, including Dig, Lift, and Eco, help match jobs ite power and manage fuel usage.
Operators can also adjust the hydraulic response with speed and control modes, allowing operators to match the performance of the machine to the response rates they choose, based on operator preference or applications the machine is working in.
Delivering Deere's largest, most operator-friendly cab yet, the 210, 230, and 260 P Tier models have more than 27 inches of legroom, added storage, ten points of seat adjustability, and tool-free armrest and joystick modifications.
The new G5 Plus 12.8-inch display provides an intuitive touchscreen for monitoring machine health, managing attachments, and viewing camera feeds, in full or split screen mode. Blending the Sealed Switch Module (SSM) with all other controls into one location, operators have the option to adjust settings by utilizing the new CommandARM for flexibility.
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