Construction Industry News
John Deere introduced the first excavators under its new Performance Tiering strategy: the medium 350 P tier and 380 P tier.
These updated machines support on-demand security, comfort and control, all while providing the power needed for high production on the job.
Improved durability of the front joint, a redesigned hood that improves maintenance and access to the cooler, and up to 7% lower fuel consumption are among the new features.
In addition, the new mid-sized models are made to accommodate different operators with a simple lever movement.
Under the new tiering system, Deere drops the letter at the end of the model name indicating the machine's generation. Instead of that letter, one of the three letters is intended to indicate the performance and technology layer: a G, P, or X.
Each of the letters indicates a certain level of functions, with G being the economic model; P has advanced features and the X tier represents the company's hybrid diesel-electric technology and a host of advanced features.
The new P-layer replaces the G-Series nomenclature for the 350 and 380. The machines have a P below the model number. No other excavator levels are revealed at this time.
Both excavators offer SmartGrade technology as a factory option and field upgrade kits.
Customers can choose from 2D Guidance, 3D Guidance, 2D SmartGrade Ready Control and SmartGrade 3D Control, including over-excavation protection and real-time in-cab distance to the target.
The availability of a right, rear and left camera system with LED surround lighting that provides a wider view of 270 degrees and integrated into the primary display in the cab has improved visibility around the machines.
The two excavators have a new, larger hood design and improved maintenance outside the cab.
To reduce daily running costs, the machine's fuel consumption has increased by 7% over the latest models. The machine weighs - 80,985 lbs (350 P-Tier) 85,462 lbs (380 P-Tier) and has an engine power of 271 hp.
It can dig a depth of up to 26 ft 10 inches and a dump height of up to 25 ft. The maximum reach of the machine is 36 ft 5 inches.
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