Caterpillar 205 Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 205 Excavator offers impressive capabilities and precision in various excavation tasks. With multiple Boom/Stick Excavator options providing different cutting heights, digging depths, loading heights, and reach capacities, this excavator ensures versatility on the job site. Equipped with a powerful 71 HP engine and a maximum bucket capacity of 1 cu yd, the Caterpillar 205 is designed for efficient performance. Its compact dimensions and robust undercarriage make it a reliable choice for heavy-duty operations, backed by a hydraulic system with high flow capacity and precise control. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 205 Excavator to discover its full potential.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	One-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
Max Cutting Height	20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Max Digging Depth	14.57 ft (4.44 m)
Max Loading Height	14.41 ft (4.39 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	23.59 ft (7.19 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	23.89 ft (7.28 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	One-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)
Max Cutting Height	21.10 ft (6.43 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.08 ft (4.90 m)
Max Loading Height	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	25.76 ft (7.85 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	23.96 ft (7.30 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	One-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
Max Cutting Height	20.58 ft (6.27 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.82 ft (5.43 m)
Max Loading Height	14.67 ft (4.47 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.84 ft (8.18 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	23.96 ft (7.30 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Two-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
Max Cutting Height	24.35 ft (7.42 m)
Max Digging Depth	13.75 ft (4.19 m)
Max Loading Height	18.64 ft (5.68 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	24.81 ft (7.56 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Two-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)
Max Cutting Height	25.23 ft (7.69 m)
Max Digging Depth	15.42 ft (4.70 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.42 ft (8.05 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)

Boom/Stick 6

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Boom/Stick 6	Two-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
Max Cutting Height	25.07 ft (7.64 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.83 ft (8.48 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.96 ft (3.04 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.4 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.47 ft (0.45 m)
Height	9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.96 ft (3.04 m)
Length	23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.65 ft (1.11 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6.24 ft (1.90 m)
Weight	30,991.00 lbs (14,057.30 kg)
Width	9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.86 ft (2.40 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	235.60 cu in (3,860.80 cu cm)
Engine Make	2351
Engine Model	4.236
Net Power	71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2150 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Operational 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 V
Operating Weight	28,957.80 lbs (13,135.05 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	11.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 205 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	15,354.46 lbs (6,964.67 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.66 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.49 mph (4.01 kph)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	47
Shoe Size	19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Track Gauge	6.22 ft (1.90 m)

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