SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 245 vs John Deere 600C LC
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 245 and the John Deere 600C LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 245242 kW (325 HP)
John Deere 600C LC295 kW (396 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 24560548 kg (133486 lbs)
John Deere 600C LC59738 kg (131700 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 24560548 kg (133486 lbs)
John Deere 600C LC59738 kg (131700 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 245 Large Excavators | John Deere 600C LC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 60548 kg (133486 lbs) | 59738 kg (131700 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 242 kW (325 HP) | 295 kW (396 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 789 cm (311 in.) | 792 cm (312 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 789 cm (311 in.) | 792 cm (312 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 804.7 cm (316.8 in.) | 777.2 cm (306.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1249.7 cm (492.0 in.) | 1228.3 cm (483.6 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 533.4 cm (210.0 in.) | 676.7 cm (266.4 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1353.3 cm (532.8 in.) | 1301.5 cm (512.4 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) | 3.0 m2 (3.9 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 2.9 m2 (3.8 cu yds) | 4.9 m2 (6.4 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.5 m2 (2.0 cu yds) | 1.8 m2 (2.3 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) | 82.3 cm (32.4 in.) |
| Overall Width | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) | 411.5 cm (162.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | 3406 | BB-6WG1X |
| Net Power | 242 kW (325 HP) | 295 kW (396 HP) |
| Gross Power | 250.8 kW (336.3 HP) | 303.7 kW (407.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2100 RPM | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 893 LPM (236.2 GPM) | 443 LPM (117 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 729.1 l (192.6 gal) | 306.6 l (81.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 310 Bar (4500 psi) | 309 Bar (4480 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 60548 kg (133486 lbs) | 59738 kg (131700 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 3.1 km (1.9 mph) | 5.0 km (3.1 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 4.8 RPM | 9.8 RPM |
| Cab Height | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) | 347.5 cm (136.8 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged with cooler |
| Cooling Capacity | 77.6 l (20.5 gal) | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 597.3 l (157.8 gal) | 741.9 l (196.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 36.3 l (9.6 gal) | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | 82.0 kPa (11.9 psi) | 64.1 kPa (9.3 psi) |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 45 | 51 |
| Displacement | 14600.9 cc (891 cu. in.) | 15682.4 cc (957 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) | 91.4 cm (36.0 in.) |
| Alternator | 35 A | 50 A |
| Track Gauge | 286.5 cm (112.8 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 109.7 cm (43.2 in.) | 146.3 cm (57.6 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 44.725 kg (98600 lbs) | 41.808 kg (92170 lbs) |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 762.0 cm (300.0 in.) |
| Track Length | — | 5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | — | 460.2 cm (181.2 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) |
| Max Torque | — | 1545.6 Nm (1140.0 ft-lbs) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 3 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 9 |
| Max Cutting Height | — | 1161.3 cm (457.2 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.