Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 205 LC ➔

The Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator boasts impressive capabilities with various boom/stick options for maximum cutting height, digging depth, loading height, reach along the ground, and vertical wall digging depth. With a powerful engine delivering 71 hp and a hydraulic system capacity of 63.5 gallons, this excavator ensures efficient performance on the job site. Its compact dimensions, including a ground clearance of 1.5 ft and a width of 7.9 ft, make it versatile for various applications. The excavator's operating weight of 28,340.5 lbs and a maximum travel speed of 2.5 mph further showcase its reliability and durability for heavy-duty tasks.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Max Digging Depth	14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Max Loading Height	14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	23.90 ft (7.28 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	22.30 ft (6.80 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.40 ft (5.00 m)
Max Loading Height	15.30 ft (4.66 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	25.30 ft (7.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24.00 ft (7.32 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.10 ft (5.52 m)
Max Loading Height	15.70 ft (4.79 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.80 ft (8.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24.00 ft (7.32 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.40 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Length of Track on Ground	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	235.60 cu in (3,860.80 cu cm)
Engine Model	4.236
Net Power	71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Fuel Capacity	48.90 gal (185.09 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	49.20 gpm (186.22 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.50 gal (240.35 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4351.2 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	28,340.50 lbs (12,855.05 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 205 LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	27,201.90 lbs (12,338.59 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	47
Shoe Size	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Track Gauge	6.30 ft (1.92 m)

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