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Product Description
Hawk Excavator Rotating Clamshell Bucket | Model JD245G-RCB250 | Width 50" | 2.0 yd³ Capacity | 25–29 Ton | For John Deere Excavators
DESCRIPTION
Maximize the performance of your John Deere 245G excavator with the Hawk Excavator Rotating Clamshell Bucket JD245G-RCB250, engineered for demanding material handling, demolition, construction, dredging, and bulk loading applications. Designed for 25–29 ton excavators, this heavy-duty hydraulic attachment delivers outstanding gripping power, smooth 360-degree hydraulic rotation, and exceptional control when handling loose or irregular materials. Its rugged construction and precision engineering help reduce downtime while increasing productivity on challenging job sites. Features include a high-capacity dual clamshell design, heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders, replaceable wear components, and quick coupler compatibility for faster attachment changes. Benefits include improved efficiency, precise material placement, reduced spillage, and reliable operation in harsh working environments. Construction features premium steel for outstanding durability and long service life. Compatibility is optimized for the John Deere 245G excavator, while custom sizing is available to meet specialized project requirements. Applications include demolition, excavation, scrap handling, recycling, dredging, aggregate loading, and industrial material handling.
Key Features
Heavy-Duty Rotating Design delivers dependable performance for demanding excavation, demolition, and material handling projects while improving jobsite productivity.
360° Hydraulic Rotation allows precise positioning from virtually any angle, reducing machine repositioning and increasing operating efficiency.
Large 2.0 yd³ Capacity moves more material with every cycle, helping complete loading and unloading tasks faster.
Built for 25–29 Ton Excavators ensures proper hydraulic performance and reliable compatibility with the John Deere 245G platform.
Premium Steel Construction withstands abrasive environments, heavy impacts, and continuous daily operation for extended service life.
Powerful Hydraulic Cylinders provide exceptional gripping force for securely handling bulk materials, debris, rock, scrap, and demolition waste.
Dual Clamshell Configuration improves material retention and delivers balanced lifting performance across a wide range of applications.
Replaceable Wear Components simplify maintenance while reducing long-term ownership costs and minimizing downtime.
Quick Coupler Compatible supports faster attachment changes, improving machine utilization throughout the workday.
Precision Material Control minimizes material loss and allows operators to accurately place loads in confined or sensitive work areas.
Optimized Hydraulic Performance operates efficiently with recommended pressure and flow requirements for consistent productivity.
Versatile Jobsite Applications excel in construction, demolition, dredging, recycling, aggregate handling, industrial loading, and material sorting.
Engineered for Reliability combines precision manufacturing with reinforced structural components for dependable long-term performance.
Custom Sizing Available allows the bucket configuration to be tailored to specialized operating requirements and unique project demands.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Hawk Excavator
Product Type
Hydraulic Rotating Clamshell Bucket
Model
JD245G-RCB250
Compatible Machine
John Deere 245G Excavator
Recommended Machine Weight
25–29 Tons
Bucket Capacity
2.0 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Operating Weight
3,968 lbs (1,800 kg)
Hydraulic Working Pressure
3,480–3,780 psi (24–26 MPa)
Hydraulic Flow Requirement
40–48 GPM (150–180 L/min)
Overall Length (A)
80 in
Overall Width (B)
50 in
Maximum Jaw Opening (C)
85 in
Overall Height (D)
120 in
Rotation
360° Hydraulic Rotation
Construction Material
Heavy-Duty High-Strength Steel
Hydraulic Cylinders
Heavy-Duty Industrial Grade
Wear Parts
Replaceable Teeth & Cutting Edges
Quick Coupler Compatible
Yes
Primary Applications
Material Handling, Demolition, Construction, Dredging, Recycling, Aggregate Loading
Customization
Custom Sizes Available Upon Request
Manuals & Documents
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 91 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?
I had a guy from a shop come cut the shafts and hook me up. It went well. I've been using the mulcher and the tractor saw on my two tractors and having fun.