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UNITS:
Metric
Imperial
Net Power - ISO 9249
196 kW
263 HP
 
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Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
Stroke
149 mm
5.87 in
 
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-
Displacement
9.3 l
568 in³
 
9.3 L
9.3 L
 
9.3 L
9.3 L
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
196 kW
263 HP
 
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Rated Gross Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 14396
219 kW
294 HP
 
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-
Max Net Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1671 N·m
1233 ft·lbf
 
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-
Bore - ISO 9249
115 mm
4.53 in
 
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-
Max Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
239 kW
321 HP
 
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-
Max Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1779 N·m
1312 ft·lbf
 
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Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
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239 kW
321 HP
 
253 kW
339 HP
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
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242 kW
325 HP
 
256 kW
343 HP
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
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222 kW
298 HP
 
239 kW
321 HP
Note (1)
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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.
Note (2)
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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
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1662 N·m
1226 HP
 
1785 N·m
1316 ft-lb
Note (3)
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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.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
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1799 N·m
1327 lb/ft
 
1799 N·m
1327 lb/ft
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
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1781 N·m
1313 lb/ft
 
1781 N·m
1313 lb/ft
Operating Weight
21577 kg
47569 lb
 
23196 kg
51124 lb
 
23196 kg
51124 lb
Note
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Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 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 m³ (7.1 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 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Bucket Capacities
3.8-7.1 m³ (5.0-9.25 yd³)
3.8-7.1 m³ (5.0-9.25 yd³)
Operating Weight
21577 kg
47569 lb
Breakout Force
164 kN
36869 lbf
Note (1)
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Note (3)
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 5.
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 5.
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.
Tipping Load - Full Turn - Rigid Tires**
14568 kg
32117 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1:2007*
13594 kg
29970 lb
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
 
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-
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.
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.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
 
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
 
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108 LWA**
108 LWA**
 
105
105
 
108
108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
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67 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
 
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
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107 dB(A)
107 dB(A)
 
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
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74
74
 
76
76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
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67 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
 
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
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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.
 
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.
Forward - 1
6.4 km/h
4 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
6.7 km/h
4.2 mile/h
Forward - 2
12.1 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
13 km/h
8 mile/h
 
13.5 km/h
8.4 mile/h
Forward - 3
21 km/h
13 mile/h
 
22.7 km/h
14.1 mile/h
 
24.2 km/h
15 mile/h
Forward - 4
34.8 km/h
21.6 mile/h
 
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
Reverse - 1
7 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7.3 km/h
4.5 mile/h
Reverse - 2
13.2 km/h
8.2 mile/h
 
13 km/h
8 mile/h
 
14.8 km/h
9.2 mile/h
Reverse - 3
23 km/h
14.3 mile/h
 
28.8 km/h
17.9 mile/h
 
26.6 km/h
16.5 mile/h
Reverse - 4
36.9 km/h
22.9 mile/h
 
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39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
Note (1)
Maximum travel speeds (26.5R25 tires).
Maximum travel speeds (26.5R25 tires).
 
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Note (2)
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 825 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 825 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
 
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Note
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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 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.
Differential - Final Drives - Front
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
320 l
84.5 gal (US)
 
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
 
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
Crankcase
25 l
6.6 gal (US)
 
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
 
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
Cooling System
53 l
14 gal (US)
 
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
 
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
Transmission
55 l
14.5 gal (US)
 
63 l
16.6 gal (US)
 
58.5 l
15.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
120 l
31.7 gal (US)
 
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
 
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
DEF Tank
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26 l
6.9 gal (US)
 
26 l
6.9 gal (US)
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Piston
 
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-
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
6.5 s
6.5 s
 
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-
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
12 s
12 s
 
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
2.7 s
2.7 s
 
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.8 s
2.8 s
 
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Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
27900 kPa
4047 psi
 
31000 kPa
4496 psi
 
31000 kPa
4496 psi
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
320 l/min
85 gal/min
 
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Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
23500 kPa
3408 psi
 
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Implement System - Maximum Flow - 2,200 rpm
320 l/min
85 gal/min
 
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Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
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348 l/min
92 gal/min
 
373 l/min
99 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
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10.1 seconds
10.1 seconds
 
10.1 seconds
10.1 seconds
Choices
Choices include: Triangle 26.5-25 20PR L3 (TL612); Triangle 26.5R25, L3 (TB516); Maxam 26.5R25, L3 (MS302); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L3 (VJT); Maxam 26.5R25, L5 (MS503); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L5 (VSDT); Triangle 26.5R25, L5 (TL538S+)
Choices include: Triangle 26.5-25 20PR L3 (TL612); Triangle 26.5R25, L3 (TB516); Maxam 26.5R25, L3 (MS302); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L3 (VJT); Maxam 26.5R25, L5 (MS503); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L5 (VSDT); Triangle 26.5R25, L5 (TL538S+)
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Lift Arm Clearance
3705 mm
12.16 ft
 
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B-Pin Height
4256 mm
14 ft
 
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2453 mm
8 ft
 
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Height - Top of ROPS
3582 mm
11.75 ft
 
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Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3539 mm
11.61 ft
 
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Height - Top of Hood
2804 mm
9.2 ft
 
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Ground Clearance
455 mm
1.49 in
 
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Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.65 in
 
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-
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.82 ft
 
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Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 °
62 °
 
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Rack Back - Carry
50 °
50 °
 
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Rack Back - Ground
42 °
42 °
 
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-
Note
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All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 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.
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 1.6 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).
Breakout Force
174 kN
38999 lb
 
174 kN
38999 lb
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.
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.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
35224 lb
15981 kg
 
35244 lb
15981 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
14849 kg
32727 lb
 
14849 kg
32727 lb
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2458 mm
8.1 ft
 
2458 mm
8.1 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1775 mm
5.1 ft
Ground Clearance
424 mm
1.4 ft
 
424 mm
1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3531 mm
11.8 ft
 
3531 mm
11.8 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2580 mm
9.5 ft
 
2850 mm
9.5 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm
11.1 ft
 
3593 mm
11.1 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
782 mm
2.6 ft
 
782 mm
2.6 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4804 mm
15.9 ft
 
4804 mm
15.9 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4183 mm
13.8 ft
 
4183 mm
13.8 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8069 mm
26.6 ft
 
8069 mm
26.6 ft
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.8 ft
 
3550 mm
11.8 ft
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
37 degrees
 
37 degrees
37 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
71 degrees
 
71 degrees
71 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
49 degrees
 
49 degrees
49 degrees
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2290 mm
7.7 ft
 
2290 mm
7.7 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1775 mm
5.1 ft
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft
424 mm
 
1.4 ft
424 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft
3531 mm
 
11.8 ft
3531 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft
2580 mm
 
9.5 ft
2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft
3593 mm
 
11.1 ft
3593 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
635 mm
2 ft
 
635 mm
2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
13.11 ft
4245 mm
 
13.11 ft
4245 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.1 ft
3687 mm
 
12.1 ft
3687 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
24.4 ft
7399 mm
 
24.4 ft
7399 mm
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
Wheel Base
11.8 ft
3550 mm
 
11.8 ft
3550 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
50 degrees
 
50 degrees
50 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
40 degrees
 
40 degrees
40 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
62 degrees
 
62 degrees
62 degrees
Bucket Range
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³
 
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³
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