John Deere 245G RPM Specs. Is 1800 RPM too low for WOT?

[George]

Hey everyone,

I've been running a 2015 John Deere 245G LC for a bit now, and I've always had a gut feeling that the engine doesn't sound like it's reaching full song at wide open throttle (WOT). It just feels a little "lazy" compared to other excavators I've operated. I finally dove into the monitor settings today to check the actual numbers, and it's topping out right at 1800 RPM.

For those of you running the same series or similar Deere/Hitachi machines:

• Does 1800 RPM sound normal for the high-idle spec on a 245G?
• Is there a specific "Power Mode" or an Eco-mode setting hidden in the menus that might be capping the revs?
• Could this be a throttle cable calibration issue, or should I be looking at the electronic dial/actuator?

I want to make sure I'm getting the full breakout force and cycle times out of this machine without straining it if something is actually dialed back. Any insights on the factory spec or where to look in the display for adjustments would be much appreciated!