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Caterpillar

312C

Excavator

Max Digging Depth
220 in
Max Digging Depth
239 in
Net Power
90.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity66.1 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity33.5 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity42.8 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,980 psi
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.7 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model3046 T
Displacement259 in³
Power Measured @1,950 rpm
Gross Power94.0 hp
Net Power90.0 hp
AspirationTurbocharged

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance18 in
Height - Top of Cab109 in
Length of Track on Ground110 in
Tail Swing Radius84 in
Width to Outside of Tracks102 in
Digging Depth228 in
Digging Reach228 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure5 psi
Track Gauge79 in
Max Travel Speed3.5 mph
Shoe Size24 in
Drawbar Pull24,729 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth220 in
Max Reach Along Ground323 in
Max Loading Height240 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth197 in
Max Cutting Height335 in
Shipping Length of Unit299 in
Shipping Height of Unit109 in

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity0.80 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.99 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.41 yd³

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed13 rpm

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth239 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth211 in
Max Cutting Height343 in
Max Loading Height250 in
Max Reach Along Ground340 in
Shipping Length of Unit299 in
Shipping Height of Unit109 in

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