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UNITS:
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Imperial
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
239 kW
321 HP
 
253 kW
339 HP
 
253 kW
339 HP
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
242 kW
325 HP
 
256 kW
343 HP
 
256 kW
343 HP
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
222 kW
298 HP
 
239 kW
321 HP
 
236 kW
316 HP
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 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.
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
1662 N·m
1226 HP
 
1785 N·m
1316 ft-lb
 
1745 N·m
1287 ft-lb
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 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.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1799 N·m
1327 lb/ft
 
1799 N·m
1327 lb/ft
 
1882 N·m
1388 lb/ft
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1781 N·m
1313 lb/ft
 
1781 N·m
1313 lb/ft
 
1864 N·m
1375 lb/ft
Displacement
9.3 L
9.3 L
 
9.3 L
9.3 L
 
9.3 L
9.3 L
Operating Weight
23196 kg
51124 lb
 
23196 kg
51124 lb
 
24890 kg
54858 lb
Note
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.
 
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.
Forward - 1
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
6.7 km/h
4.2 mile/h
 
6.7 km/h
4.1 mile/h
Forward - 2
13 km/h
8 mile/h
 
13.5 km/h
8.4 mile/h
 
13.4 km/h
8.4 mile/h
Forward - 3
22.7 km/h
14.1 mile/h
 
24.2 km/h
15 mile/h
 
24.1 km/h
15 mile/h
Forward - 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
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.
 
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.
Reverse - 1
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7.3 km/h
4.5 mile/h
 
7.3 km/h
4.5 mile/h
Reverse - 2
13 km/h
8 mile/h
 
14.8 km/h
9.2 mile/h
 
14.8 km/h
9.2 mile/h
Reverse - 3
28.8 km/h
17.9 mile/h
 
26.6 km/h
16.5 mile/h
 
26.6 km/h
16.5 mile/h
Reverse - 4
-
 
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*
105
105
 
108
108
 
108
108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
67 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
 
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
 
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
107 dB(A)
107 dB(A)
 
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
 
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
74
74
 
76
76
 
76
76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
67 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
 
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
 
70 dB(A)
70 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.
 
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.
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).
 
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
 
196 kN
44072 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.
 
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
35224 lb
15981 kg
 
35244 lb
15981 kg
 
35582 lb
17505 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
14849 kg
32727 lb
 
14849 kg
32727 lb
 
16297 kg
35919 lb
Cooling System
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
 
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
 
66 l
17.4 gal (US)
Crankcase
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
 
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
 
23 l
6.1 gal (US)
DEF Tank
26 l
6.9 gal (US)
 
26 l
6.9 gal (US)
 
26 l
6.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
 
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
 
303 l
80.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
 
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
 
114 l
30.1 gal (US)
Transmission
63 l
16.6 gal (US)
 
58.5 l
15.5 gal (US)
 
58.5 l
15.5 gal (US)
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
31000 kPa
4496 psi
 
31000 kPa
4496 psi
 
31000 kPa
4496 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
348 l/min
92 gal/min
 
373 l/min
99 gal/min
 
373 l/min
99 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 seconds
10.1 seconds
 
10.1 seconds
10.1 seconds
 
10.7 seconds
10.7 seconds
Note
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.
 
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.
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2458 mm
8.1 ft
 
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
 
1775 mm
5.1 ft
Ground Clearance
424 mm
1.4 ft
 
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
 
3531 mm
11.8 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2580 mm
9.5 ft
 
2850 mm
9.5 ft
 
2850 mm
9.5 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm
11.1 ft
 
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
 
782 mm
2.6 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4804 mm
15.9 ft
 
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
 
4183 mm
13.8 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8069 mm
26.6 ft
 
8069 mm
26.6 ft
 
8069 mm
26.6 ft
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.8 ft
 
3550 mm
11.8 ft
 
3550 mm
11.8 ft
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
37 degrees
 
37 degrees
37 degrees
 
37 degrees
37 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
71 degrees
 
71 degrees
71 degrees
 
71 degrees
71 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
49 degrees
 
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
 
2458 mm
8 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1775 mm
5.1 ft
 
1775 mm
5.1 ft
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft
424 mm
 
1.4 ft
424 mm
 
1.4 ft
420 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft
3531 mm
 
11.8 ft
3531 mm
 
11.7 ft
3527 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft
2580 mm
 
9.5 ft
2850 mm
 
9.4 ft
2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft
3593 mm
 
11.1 ft
3593 mm
 
11 ft
3589 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
635 mm
2 ft
 
635 mm
2 ft
 
682 mm
2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
13.11 ft
4245 mm
 
13.11 ft
4245 mm
 
14.7 ft
4464 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.1 ft
3687 mm
 
12.1 ft
3687 mm
 
12.7 ft
3843 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
24.4 ft
7399 mm
 
24.4 ft
7399 mm
 
25.5 ft
7731 mm
Tread Width
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
 
2230 mm
7.3 ft
Wheel Base
11.8 ft
3550 mm
 
11.8 ft
3550 mm
 
11.8 ft
3550 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
 
3012 mm
9.11 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
50 degrees
 
50 degrees
50 degrees
 
49 degrees
49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees
40 degrees
 
40 degrees
40 degrees
 
39 degrees
39 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
62 degrees
 
62 degrees
62 degrees
 
56 degrees
56 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
 
2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
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