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Engine 
Engine Model
Cat® C27
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Cat® C27
Rated Engine Speed
2000 r/min
2000 r/min
1800 r/min
1800 r/min
2000 r/min
2000 r/min
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
825 hp
615 kW
511 hp
381 kW
825 hp
615 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
783 hp
584 kW
483 hp
360 kW
783 hp
584 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
791 hp
590 kW
476 hp
365 kW
791 hp
590 kW
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC
791 hp
590 kW
489 hp
365 kW
791 hp
590 kW
Bore
5.4 in
137 mm
5.4 in
137 mm
5.4 in
137 mm
Stroke
6 in
152 mm
6.7 in
171 mm
6 in
152 mm
Displacement
1648 in³
27 l
927.6 in³
15.2 l
1648 in³
27 l
Peak Torque - Speed
1300 r/min
1300 r/min
1300 r/min
1300 r/min
Net Torque
2874 ft-lb
3896 N·m
2874 ft-lb
3896 N·m
Engine Power - ISO 14396
813 hp
607 kW
506 hp
377 kW
813 hp
607 kW
Note (1)
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Note (3)
No engine derating required up to 3810 m (12,500 ft) for Tier 2 Equivalent.
No engine derating required up to 3000 m (9,843 ft) altitude.
No engine derating required up to 3810 m (12,500 ft) for Tier 2 Equivalent.
Note (2)
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Weights - Approximate
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
246503 lb
111812 kg
246503 lb
111812 kg
Operating Specifications
Nominal Payload Class (100%)
71.3 ton (US)
64.6 t
42.6 Sh Ton
38.6 t
71.3 ton (US)
64.6 t
Top Speed - Loaded
42 mile/h
67.6 km/h
45.7 mile/h
73.5 km/h
42 mile/h
67.6 km/h
Body Capacity - SAE 2:1
55.23 yd³
42.23 m³
33 yd³
25.2 m³
55.23 yd³
42.23 m³
Maximum Working Payload (110%)
78.3 ton (US)
71.1 t
78.3 ton (US)
71.1 t
Target Payload (100%)
71.3 ton (US)
64.6 t
42.6 Sh Ton
38.6 ton (US)
71.3 ton (US)
64.6 t
Maximum Allowable Payload (120%)*
85.5 ton (US)
77.5 t
85.5 ton (US)
77.5 t
Note (1)
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Note (2)
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Transmission
Forward - 1
6.7 mile/h
10.8 km/h
7.4 mile/h
11.9 km/h
6.7 mile/h
10.8 km/h
Forward - 2
9.4 mile/h
15.1 km/h
10.1 mile/h
16.3 km/h
9.4 mile/h
15.1 km/h
Forward - 3
12.7 mile/h
20.4 km/h
13.7 mile/h
22.1 km/h
12.7 mile/h
20.4 km/h
Forward - 4
17 mile/h
27.4 km/h
18.4 mile/h
29.6 km/h
17 mile/h
27.4 km/h
Forward - 5
23 mile/h
37 km/h
25 mile/h
40.2 km/h
23 mile/h
37 km/h
Forward - 6
31.1 mile/h
50.1 km/h
33.7 mile/h
54.2 km/h
31.1 mile/h
50.1 km/h
Forward - 7
42 mile/h
67.6 km/h
45.7 mile/h
73.5 km/h
42 mile/h
67.6 km/h
Reverse
8.8 mile/h
14.1 km/h
9.7 mile/h
15.6 km/h
8.8 mile/h
14.1 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speeds with standard 24.00R35 (E4) tires.
Refer to the Caterpillar 10/10/20 Overload Policy for maximum gross machine weight limitations.
Maximum travel speeds with standard 24.00R35 (E4) tires.
Final Drives
Differential Ratio
3.64:1
2.12:1
3.64:1
Planetary Ratio
4.80:1
4.80:1
4.80:1
Total Reduction Ratio
17.49:1
10.18:1
17.49:1
Brakes
Brake Surface - Front
257 in²
655 cm²
216 in²
1395 cm²
25.7 in²
655 cm²
Brake Surface - Rear
9497 in²
61269 cm²
6235 in²
40225 cm²
9497 in²
61269 cm²
Brake Standards
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
Body Hoists
Pump Flow - High Idle
118 gpm
448 L/min
118 gpm
448 L/min
118 gpm
448 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Raise
2502 psi
17250 kPa
2750 psi
18950 kPa
2502 psi
17250 kPa
Relief Valve Setting - Lower
500 psi
3450 kPa
500 psi
3450 kPa
500 psi
3450 kPa
Body Raise Time - High Idle
9.5 s
9.5 s
7.5 seconds (approx.)
9.5 s
9.5 s
Body Lower Time - Float
13 s
13 s
10.0 seconds (approx.)
12.5 s
13 s
Body Power Down - High Idle
13 s
13 s
10.0 seconds (approx.)
13 s
13 s
Capacity - Dual Slope - 100% Fill Factor
Struck
42.7 yd³
32.6 m³
23.01 yd³
17.6 m³
42.7 yd³
32.6 m³
Note (1)
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Heaped (SAE 2:1)*
55.5 yd³
42.2 m³
32.9 yd³
25.2 m³
55.5 yd³
42.2 m³
Note (2)
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Capacity - Flat Floor - 100% Fill Factor
Struck
42.7 yd³
32.6 m³
23.01 yd³
17.6 m³
42.7 yd³
32.6 m³
Note (2)
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Heaped (SAE 2:1)*
55.5 yd³
42.2 m³
32.9 yd³
25.2 m³
55.5 yd³
42.2 m³
Note (1)
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Weight Distributions - Approximate
Front Axle - Empty
50 %
50 %
51.9 %
51.9 %
52 %
52 %
Front Axle - Loaded
34 %
34 %
34.5 %
34.5 %
34 %
34 %
Rear Axle - Empty
50 %
50 %
48.1 %
48.1 %
48 %
48 %
Rear Axle - Loaded
66 %
66 %
65.5 %
65.5 %
66 %
66 %
Suspension
Empty Loaded Cylinder Stroke Front
9.2 in
234 mm
9.2 in
234 mm
9.2 in
234 mm
Empty Loaded Cylinder Stroke Rear
5.8 in
149 mm
5.9 in
149 mm
5.8 in
149 mm
Rear Axle - Oscillation
8.1°
8.1°
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
210 gal (US)
795 l
140 gal (US)
530 l
210 gal (US)
795 l
Cooling System
45 gal (US)
171 l
33 gal (US)
125 l
40.6 gal (US)
154 l
Differential - Final Drives
38 gal (US)
145 l
47 gal (US)
180 l
37 gal (US)
140 l
Steering Tank
9.5 gal (US)
36 l
14.5 gal (US)
55 l
9.5 gal (US)
36 l
Steering System - Including Tank
14 gal (US)
54 l
23 gal (US)
87 l
14 gal (US)
54 l
Torque Converter - Transmission System - HRC
18 gal (US)
70 l
18 gal (US)
70 l
Brake Hoist System
85 gal (US)
322 l
60 gal (US)
227 l
85 gal (US)
322 l
Torque Converter - Transmission System - LRC
16 gal (US)
61 l
16 gal (US)
61 l
Crankcase
24 gal (US)
90 l
10 gal (US)
38 l
24 gal (US)
90 l
Brake/Hoist Hydraulic Tank
46.5 gal (US)
176 l
38 gal (US)
145 l
46.5 gal (US)
176 l
Tires
Note (2)
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Ratings based on SAE J1995 standard air conditions of 25° C (77° F) and 100 kPa (29.61 Hg) barometer. Power based on fuel having API gravity of 35 at 16° C (60° F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 BTU/lb) when engine used at 30° C (86° F).
Note (1)
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Power rating applies at 2,000 rpm when tested under the specified condition for the specified standard.
Standard Tire
24.00R35 (E4)
18.00R33 (E4)
24.00R35 (E4)
ROPS
ROPS Standards
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) for cab offered by Caterpillar meets ISO 3471:2008 ROPS criteria.
ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) for cab offered by Caterpillar meets ISO 3471:2008 ROPS criteria.
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) for cab offered by Caterpillar meets ISO 3471:2008 ROPS criteria.
FOPS Standards
Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II FOPS criteria.
FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II FOPS criteria.
Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) meets ISO 3449:2005 Level II FOPS criteria.
Sound
Sound Standards (1)
The operator Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq) is 76 dB(A) when SAE J1166 FEB2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. This is a work cycle sound exposure level. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The test was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed.
The operator Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq) is 76 dB(A) when SAE J1166 FEB2008 is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. This is a work cycle sound exposure level. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The test was conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed.
Sound Standards (2)
The exterior sound pressure level for the standard machine measured at a distance of 15 m (49 ft) according to the test procedures specified in SAE J88:2008, mid‑gear moving operation is 86 dB(A).
The exterior sound pressure level for the standard machine measured at a distance of 15 m (49 ft) according to the test procedures specified in SAE J88:2008, mid‑gear moving operation is 86 dB(A).
Sound Standards (3)
Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Steering
Turning Diameter - Front
77.1 ft
23.5 m
57.7 ft
17.6 m
72.2 ft
22 m
Steering Standards
ISO 5010:2007
ISO 5010:2007
ISO 5010:2007
Steer Angle
31 °
31 °
40.5 °
40.5 °
31 °
31 °
Turning Circle - Clearance Diameter
85.6 ft
26.1 m
66.6 ft
20.3 m
82 ft
25 m