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Caterpillar

229

Excavator

Operating Weight
69,468 lb
Max Digging Depth
288 in
Max Digging Depth
312 in
Net Power
180.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight69,468 lb
Fuel Capacity65.0 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity121.0 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity151.9 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure3,800 psi
Engine Oil Capacity3.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.1 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity7.6 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage35 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model3208
Displacement635 in³
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Net Power180.0 hp
AspirationTurbocharged

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance23 in
Height - Top of Cab133 in
Length of Track on Ground179 in
Tail Swing Radius115 in
Width to Outside of Tracks137 in
Removal Counterweight Clearance49 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Track Gauge104 in
Max Travel Speed1.8 mph
Shoe Size28 in
Number of Shoes per Side47
Drawbar Pull52,790 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth288 in
Max Reach Along Ground424 in
Max Loading Height264 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth180 in
Max Cutting Height371 in
Shipping Length of Unit434 in
Shipping Height of Unit143 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth312 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth191 in
Max Cutting Height378 in
Max Loading Height272 in
Max Reach Along Ground445 in
Shipping Length of Unit433 in
Shipping Height of Unit148 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth324 in
Max Cutting Height349 in
Max Loading Height257 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth126 in
Max Reach Along Ground448 in
Shipping Length of Unit433 in
Shipping Height of Unit139 in

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