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Engine 
Engine Model
Cat® 3516E
Cat® C15
Cat® C18
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V or
U.S. EPA Tier 1 equivalent
Engine Power - ISO 14396
1847 hp
1377 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
1870 hp
1394 kW
456 hp
340 kW
588 hp
439 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient
1739 hp
1297 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient
1696 hp
1265 kW
Bore
6.7 in
170 mm
5.4 in
137 mm
5.7 in
145 mm
Stroke
8.5 in
215 mm
6.75 in
171.5 mm
7.2 in
183 mm
Displacement
4766 in³
78.1 l
927 in²
15.2 l
1105 in³
18.1 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
8549 lb/ft
11591 N·m
Torque Rise
39%
16%
58 %
58 %
Note (1)
The power ratings apply when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner and muffler.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Note (3)
The gross power advertised is with the fan at maximum speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight - Standard
543772 lb
246651 kg
97785 lb
44355 kg
Operating Weight - High Lift
547675 lb
248421 kg
104005 lb
47175 kg
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
60 ton (US)
54.4 t
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance)
50 ton (US)
45.3 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance)
55 ton (US)
49.9 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance)
50 ton (US)
45.3 t
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Cat Truck Match - Standard
785/789
770/735/740/745
770 - 772
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
789/793/794
772/773
773 - 775
Bucket Capacity Range
17.2-43.6 m3 (22.3-57 yd3)
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Transmission
Transmission Type
Cat Planetary Power Shift
Cat planetary power shift
Cat planetary powershift
Forward - 1
4.6 mile/h
7.4 km/h
5 mile/h
7.3 km/h
4.0 mile/h
6.5 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h
12.9 km/h
8 mile/h
12.2 km/h
7.2 mile/h
11.6 km/h
Forward - 3
13.6 mile/h
21.9 km/h
12.7 mile/h
20.4 km/h
Reverse - 1
5 mile/h
8.1 km/h
5 mile/h
7.6 km/h
4.7 mile/h
7.5 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.8 mile/h
14.1 km/h
8 mile/h
13.6 km/h
8.3 mile/h
13.3 km/h
Reverse - 3
14.9 mile/h
24 km/h
14.4 mile/h
23.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1
Lock-up disables
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.7 mile/h
14 km/h
8 mile/h
12.7 km/h
7.8 mile/h
12.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
15.2 mile/h
24.5 km/h
14 mile/h
22 km/h
13.9 mile/h
22.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
Lock-up disables
5.0 mile/h
8.0 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.6 mile/h
15.5 km/h
9 mile/h
14.1 km/h
8.9 mile/h
14.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.8 mile/h
27 km/h
16 mile/h
25 km/h
15.8 mile/h
25.5 km/h
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Positive Flow Control
Load Sense
EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Variable Displacement Piston
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,700 rpm Engine Speed
541 gpm
2047 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
5004 psi
34500 kPa
4050 psi
27900 kPa
4757 psi
32800 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
370 × 1713 mm (14.6 × 67.4 in)
210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
310 × 1086 mm (12.2 × 42.8 in)
266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
Pilot System
Open Loop and Pressure Reducing
Variable displacement piston
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back
4.9 s
4.9 s
4.5 s
4.5 s
4.5 s
4.5 s
Raise
12.6 s
12.6 s
9 s
9 s
8.0 s
8.0 s
Dump
3.1 s
3.1 s
3.5 s
3.5 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
Lower Float Down
4.2 s
4.2 s
4.3 s
4.3 s
3.5 s
3.5 s
Complete System Fill
Fuel Tank - Standard
856 gal (US)
3240 l
Fuel Tank - With 24 hr Attachment
1414 gal (US)
5350 l
Cooling System
138 gal (US)
520 l
31.7 gal (US)
120 l
Engine Crankcase
76 gal (US)
288 l
Transmission
110 gal (US)
416 l
20 gal (US)
75 l
24.3 gal (US)
92 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
220 gal (US)
833 l
49.1 gal (US)
186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
200 gal (US)
757 l
49.1 gal (US)
186 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan
270 gal (US)
1022 l
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking
100 gal (US)
379 l
Oil Renewal System (ORS)*
20 gal (US)
75.7 l
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Axles
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Trunnion
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
9°
±12.5°
13 °
Brakes
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
Cooling System
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - Standard
109.4 °F
43 °C
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High (Tier 1 equivalent)
131 °F
55 °C
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High (Tier 4 Final)
127.4 °F
53 °C
Sound Performance - Standard
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
119 dB(A)
119 dB(A)
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Sound Performance - Suppression
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
119 dB(A)
119 dB(A)
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, Load Sensing
Load Sense
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, Variable Displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle
80 degrees
70°
86 °
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
7.6 s
7.6 s
5.6 s
5.6 s
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
4.3 s
4.3 s
3.4 s
3.4 s
Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
28.8 ft
8800 mm
16.1 ft
4912 mm
18.0 ft
5485 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
19.8 ft
6039 mm
10.1 ft
3079 mm
11.9 ft
3641 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
–50.0 degrees
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
21.9 ft
6688 mm
13.8 ft
4201 mm
14 ft
4254 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance
4.4 ft
1355 mm
Ground to Center of Axles
6 ft
1830 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
2.9 ft
898 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
1.9 ft
568 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
23.2 ft
7067 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
14.8 ft
4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
18.6 ft
5682 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
10.9 ft
3334 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
23.4 ft
7119 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
13.8 ft
4202 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
39.3 ft
11966 mm
22.4 ft
6817 mm
24.5 ft
7455 mm
Maximum Overall Length
64.6 ft
19693 mm
36.6 ft
11143 mm
39.3 ft
11991 mm
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
59.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Carry
47.7 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level
39.7 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift
9.6 ft
2946 mm
7.1 ft
2175 mm
6.5 ft
1981 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
20.4 ft
6205 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
10.5 ft
3187 mm
Tread Width
14.1 ft
4300 mm
Wheel Base
22.3 ft
6800 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
14.9 ft
4550 mm
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge
18.8 ft
5758 mm
Dimensions - High Lift - Approximate
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
28.8 ft
8800 mm
16.1 ft
4912 mm
18.0 ft
5485 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
19.8 ft
6039 mm
10.1 ft
3079 mm
11.9 ft
3641 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
–50.0 degrees
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
21.9 ft
6688 mm
13.8 ft
4201 mm
14 ft
4254 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance
4.4 ft
1355 mm
Ground to Center of Axles
6 ft
1830 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
2.9 ft
898 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
1.9 ft
568 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
23.2 ft
7067 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
14.8 ft
4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
18.6 ft
5682 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
10.9 ft
3334 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
23.4 ft
7119 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
13.8 ft
4202 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
39.3 ft
11966 mm
22.4 ft
6817 mm
24.5 ft
7455 mm
Maximum Overall Length
64.6 ft
19693 mm
36.6 ft
11143 mm
39.3 ft
11991 mm
Note
*Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
59.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Carry
47.7 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level
39.7 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift
9.6 ft
2946 mm
7.1 ft
2175 mm
6.5 ft
1981 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
20.4 ft
6205 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
10.5 ft
3187 mm
Tread Width
14.1 ft
4300 mm
Wheel Base
22.3 ft
6800 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
14.9 ft
4550 mm
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge
18.8 ft
5758 mm