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UNITS:
Metric
Imperial
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
253 kW
339 HP
 
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Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
256 kW
343 HP
 
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Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat C13
Cat C13
 
Cat C13
Cat C13
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
236 kW
316 HP
 
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-
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
 
Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
 
Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
 
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
 
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1745 N·m
1287 ft-lb
 
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Displacement
9.3 L
9.3 L
 
12.5 L
12.5 L
 
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Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1864 N·m
1375 lb/ft
 
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-
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
 
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer
 
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1882 N·m
1388 lb/ft
 
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Net Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
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282 kW
378 HP
Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
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-
 
307 kW
412 HP
Engine Power @ 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
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303 kW
406 HP
Engine Torque @ 1,300 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
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2172 N·m
1602 lb/ft
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
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2054 N·m
1515 lb/ft
Gross Torque @ 1,300 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
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2192 N·m
1617 lb/ft
Operating Weight
24890 kg
54858 lb
 
30344 kg
66877 lb
 
35510 kg
78264 lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression,and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression,and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
 
? Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? (7.1 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
? Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? (7.1 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
 
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 6.1 m? (8.0 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 6.1 m? (8.0 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1
6.7 km/h
4.1 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
6.2 km/h
3.9 mile/h
Forward - 2
13.4 km/h
8.4 mile/h
 
13.3 km/h
8.3 mile/h
 
11.9 km/h
7.4 mile/h
Forward - 3
24.1 km/h
15 mile/h
 
23.5 km/h
14.6 mile/h
 
21.1 km/h
13.1 mile/h
Forward - 4
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
37.5 km/h
23.3 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
 
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
 
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
7.3 km/h
4.5 mile/h
 
7.8 km/h
4.8 mile/h
 
7 km/h
4.3 mile/h
Reverse - 2
14.8 km/h
9.2 mile/h
 
15.2 km/h
9.4 mile/h
 
13.6 km/h
8.5 mile/h
Reverse - 3
26.6 km/h
16.5 mile/h
 
26.9 km/h
16.7 mile/h
 
24.1 km/h
15 mile/h
Reverse - 4
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
 
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
 
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (2)
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
 
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
 
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108
108
 
109
109
 
109
109
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
 
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
 
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
 
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
 
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76
76
 
78
78
 
78
78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
 
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
 
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
 
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Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
 
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
 
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
Breakout Force
196 kN
44072 lb
 
227 kN
51008 lb
 
262 kN
59060 lbf
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
 
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
 
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
 
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
 
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
35582 lb
17505 kg
 
46208 lb
20965 kg
 
49410 lb
22418 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
16297 kg
35919 lb
 
19706 kg
43432 lb
 
21110 kg
46526 lb
Cooling System
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
 
52 l
13.7 gal (US)
 
52 l
13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
 
37 l
9.8 gal (US)
 
37 l
9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank
26 l
6.9 gal (US)
 
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21 l
5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
84 l
22.2 gal (US)
 
92 l
24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
84 l
22.4 gal (US)
 
92 l
24.3 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
 
426 l
112.5 gal (US)
 
426 l
112.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
 
153 l
40.4 gal (US)
 
153 l
40.4 gal (US)
Transmission
58.5 l
15.5 gal (US)
 
77 l
20.3 gal (US)
 
77 l
20.3 gal (US)
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
31000 kPa
4496 psi
 
34300 kPa
4975 psi
 
34300 kPa
4975 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
373 l/min
99 gal/min
 
449 l/min
119 gal/min
 
449 l/min
119 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 seconds
10.7 seconds
 
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Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
 
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
 
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m3 (8.0 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m3 (8.0 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2458 mm
8.1 ft
 
2661 mm
8.9 ft
 
2843 mm
9.4 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1900 mm
6.3 ft
 
1900 mm
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
424 mm
1.4 ft
 
456 mm
1.5 ft
 
428 mm
1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3531 mm
11.8 ft
 
3764 mm
12.5 ft
 
3736 mm
12.4 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2850 mm
9.5 ft
 
3064 mm
10.1 ft
 
3036 mm
10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm
11.1 ft
 
3829 mm
12.7 ft
 
3801 mm
12.6 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
782 mm
2.6 ft
 
682 mm
2.2 ft
 
896 mm
2.11 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4804 mm
15.9 ft
 
4775 mm
15.7 ft
 
5150 mm
16.1 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4183 mm
13.8 ft
 
4125 mm
13.6 ft
 
4069 mm
13.4 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8069 mm
26.6 ft
 
8355 mm
27.5 ft
 
9104 mm
29.11 ft
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2440 mm
8 ft
 
2540 mm
8.4 ft
Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.8 ft
 
3800 mm
12.6 ft
 
3800 mm
12.6 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3260 mm
10.9 ft
 
3471 mm
11.5 ft
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
37 degrees
 
40 degrees
40 degrees
 
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Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
71 degrees
 
61 degrees
61 degrees
 
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Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
49 degrees
 
50 degrees
50 degrees
 
-
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1900 mm
6.3 ft
 
1900 mm
6.3 ft
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft
420 mm
 
1.5 ft
456 mm
 
1.4 ft
428 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.7 ft
3527 mm
 
12.5 ft
3764 mm
 
12.4 ft
3736 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.4 ft
2846 mm
 
10.1 ft
3064 mm
 
10 ft
3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11 ft
3589 mm
 
12.7 ft
3829 mm
 
12.6 ft
3801 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
682 mm
2.2 ft
 
682 mm
2.2 ft
 
791 mm
2.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
14.7 ft
4464 mm
 
14.11 ft
4554 mm
 
15.6 ft
4741 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.7 ft
3843 mm
 
12.8 ft
3881 mm
 
12.9 ft
3902 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
25.5 ft
7731 mm
 
26.1 ft
8155 mm
 
28.3 ft
8597 mm
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2440 mm
8 ft
 
2540 mm
8.4 ft
Wheel Base
11.8 ft
3550 mm
 
12.6 ft
3800 mm
 
12.6 ft
3800 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3260 mm
10.9 ft
 
3471 mm
11.5 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
49 degrees
 
50 degrees
50 degrees
 
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Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
39 degrees
 
40 degrees
40 degrees
 
-
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2458 mm
8 ft
 
2661 mm
2661 mm
 
2729 mm
107.4 in
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees
56 degrees
 
61 degrees
61 degrees
 
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Bucket Range
2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
 
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³
4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³
 
4.8-17.2 m³ 6.25-22.5 yd³
4.8-17.2 m³ 6.25-22.5 yd³
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