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Engine 
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
580 hp
432 kW
449 hp
335 kW
449 hp
355 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C18
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Rated Speed
1,700 rpm
2000
2000 rpm
Peak Power Speed
1,500 rpm
1600
1600 rpm
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
588 hp
439 kW
456 hp
340 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
538 hp
401 kW
373 hp
278 kW
448 hp
334 kW
Bore
5.7 in
145 mm
5.4 in
137 mm
5.4 in
137 mm
Stroke
7.2 in
183 mm
6.75 in
171.5 mm
6.75 in
171.5 mm
Displacement
1105 in³
18.1 l
927 in²
15.2 l
927 in³
15.2 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2230 lbf·ft
3023 N·m
Torque Rise
58%
16%
16%
Note (1)
Two engine emissions 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.
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.
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.
Note (2)
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.
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.
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight
116,362 lb
52781 kg
Bucket Capacity Range
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
6.4-9.6 m3 (8.3-12.5 yd3)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
12.5 t
11.3 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material
16 t
14.5 t
Transmission
Transmission Type
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Cat planetary power shift
Cat planetary power shift
Forward 1 (virtual)
4.3 mile/h
7 km/h
Forward 2 (virtual)
7 mile/h
11.3 km/h
Forward 3 (virtual)
13.8 mile/h
22.2 km/h
Forward 4 (virtual)
20 mile/h
32.1 km/h
Reverse 1 (virtual)
4.3 mile/h
7 km/h
Reverse 2 (virtual)
7 mile/h
11.3 km/h
Reverse 3 (virtual)
17.5 mile/h
28.2 km/h
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Load Sense
EH - Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Variable displacement piston
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
153 gpm
580 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4757 psi
32800 kPa
4050 psi
27900 kPa
4598 psi
31700 kPa
Lift Cylinder - Bore
8.7 in
210 mm
7.5 in
190 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
41.3 in
1050 mm
45 in
1138 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
8.7 in
266 mm
6.7 in
170 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
27 in
685 mm
28.4 in
722 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back
4.5 s
4.5 s
4.5 s
4.5 s
3.8 s
3.8 s
Raise
8 s
8 s
9 s
9 s
7.5 s
7.5 s
Dump
2.2 s
2.2 s
3.5 s
3.5 s
3 s
3 s
Lower Float Down
3.5 s
3.5 s
4.3 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
4.6 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
18.2 s
18.2 s
21.3 s
21.3 s
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
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
153 gpm
580 L/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
4351 psi
30000 kPa
4000 psi
27600 kPa
Total Steering Angle
86°
70°
70°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3.4 s
3.4 s
3 s
3 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
5.6 s
5.6 s
5.2 s
5.2 s
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134y (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.51 kg (3.3 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons).
Axles
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Trunnion
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
13°
±12.5°
+/-12.5°
Brakes
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)
Rollover Protective Structure/Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
Note (1)
Two engine emissions 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.
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.
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.
Note (2)
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.
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 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.
Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
Note (1)
Two engine emissions 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.
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.
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.
Note (2)
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.
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 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.
Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
147 gal (US)
555 l
141 gal (US)
535 l
141 gal (US)
535 l
Cooling System - Jacket Water
30 gal (US)
112 l
Cooling Systems - Power Train
8 gal (US)
30 l
Engine Crankcase
16 gal (US)
60 l
9 gal (US)
34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
8.7 gal (US)
33 l
6 gal (US)
23 l
6 gal (US)
23 l
Transmission
16 gal (US)
60 l
20 gal (US)
75 l
20 gal (US)
75 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49 gal (US)
186 l
49 gal (US)
186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
49 gal (US)
186 l
45 gal (US)
170 l
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering
126 gal (US)
475 l
Note
Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with 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 • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** 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).
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft
4202 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft
4521 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft
3334 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 ft
933 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft
3187 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
14.0 ft
4254 mm
13.8 ft
4201 mm
14.1 ft
4304 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft
4550 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.3 ft
11991 mm
36.6 ft
11143 mm
36.7 ft
11 199 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft
568 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
Ground to Center of Axles
3.2 ft
978 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.9 ft
3641 mm
10.1 ft
3079 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
18.0 ft
5491 mm
16.1 ft
4912 mm
16.1 ft
4914 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
24.5 ft
7455 mm
22.4 ft
6817 mm
22.9 ft
6974 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
6.5 ft
1981 mm
7.1 ft
2175 mm
Note
Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with 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 • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** 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).
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft
4202 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft
4521 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft
3334 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 ft
933 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft
3187 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
14.0 ft
4254 mm
13.8 ft
4201 mm
14.1 ft
4304 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft
4550 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.3 ft
11991 mm
36.6 ft
11143 mm
36.7 ft
11 199 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft
568 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
Ground to Center of Axles
3.2 ft
978 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.9 ft
3641 mm
10.1 ft
3079 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
18.0 ft
5491 mm
16.1 ft
4912 mm
16.1 ft
4914 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
24.5 ft
7455 mm
22.4 ft
6817 mm
22.9 ft
6974 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
6.5 ft
1981 mm
7.1 ft
2175 mm
Note
Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with 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 • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** 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).
- All dimensions are approximate.
- Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.
Dimensions - Millyard Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft
4202 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
13.5 ft
4100 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft
4521 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
13.3 ft
4060 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft
3334 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
10.7 ft
3270 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 ft
933 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft
3187 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
10.3 ft
3132 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip
16.5 ft
5023 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft
4550 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
12.5 ft
3810 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.3 ft
11991 mm
36.6 ft
11143 mm
36.7 ft
11 199 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft
568 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
1.5 ft
459 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft
978 mm
3.2 ft
978 mm
3.2 ft
978 mm
Fork Height with Level Arms
8.1 ft
2474 mm
Fork Top Clamp Opening
13.1 ft
4006 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Lift
17.2 ft
5242 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
16.1 ft
4918 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
-39.4 °
-39.4 °
46 degrees