Market avg. €88k · 4 listed · 2 below market
Asking prices land at €87k – €90k, around 39% above the market average.
This model sits 28% above the class average across 163 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used JCB 245HDLR listings currently run from €86,900 to €89,500, with a market average around €88,200. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 4 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The JCB 245HDLR is a heavy-duty large radius excavator positioned in the mid-to-upper segment of the conventional excavator class. It is engineered for demanding earthmoving and lifting applications where reach, breakout force, and structural durability are primary requirements. The HDLR designation indicates a heavy-duty long-reach configuration, distinguishing it from standard-dipper variants in the same size class.
Large radius excavators of this type are suited to deep excavation, bulk earthmoving, dredging support, land reclamation, and civil infrastructure projects where extended dipper reach is operationally necessary. They are also deployed in slope trimming, canal maintenance, and quarry face work. The machine class is a common choice for contractors requiring versatile digging geometry across a range of ground conditions.
When inspecting a used heavy-duty long-reach excavator of this class, prioritise a thorough assessment of the extended dipper arm and boom for cracks, weld repairs, and wear at pivot points, as these components are subject to elevated stress loads in long-reach applications. The undercarriage, including track pads, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, warrants close attention given its direct impact on operating costs and residual value. Hydraulic system integrity, particularly hose routing along the boom, cylinder seal condition, and slew ring play, should be evaluated carefully. Service history documentation and evidence of regular filter and fluid changes are material indicators of maintenance discipline and machine longevity.
The JCB 245HDLR carries a European market average price of EUR 86,300, with a typical trading range of EUR 84,500 to EUR 89,000. This relatively tight spread of approximately EUR 4,500 suggests consistent demand and stable valuation for the model in the current used-equipment market. Buyers sourcing competing heavy-duty long-reach machines from other manufacturers should benchmark against this range when evaluating comparable specifications and condition.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€88k).
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