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Caterpillar 215 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 215 ➔

The Caterpillar 215 Excavator boasts impressive capabilities and specifications that make it a reliable and efficient choice for various excavation tasks. With options for different boom/stick configurations, maximum digging depths ranging from 17.4 to 20.7 feet, and a powerful 85 horsepower engine, this excavator offers versatility and productivity on the job site. Additionally, features like a maximum loading height of up to 18.1 feet, a bucket capacity of 1.3 cubic yards, and a ground clearance of 1.6 feet ensure that the Caterpillar 215 Excavator can handle a wide range of tasks with ease and precision.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Max Loading Height	17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.80 ft (9.08 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Loading Height	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.30 ft (8.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.50 ft (8.99 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Digging Depth	20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Max Loading Height	18.10 ft (5.52 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.20 ft (9.20 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.40 ft (8.96 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Engine

Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Model	3304
Net Power	85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	19 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.20 gal (31.04 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Capacity	55.00 gal (208.18 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	84.10 gpm (318.32 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	75.10 gal (284.25 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4000 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	36,155.90 lbs (16,400.06 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	26,400.00 lbs (11,974.85 kg)
Ground Pressure	7.5 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.10 mph (3.38 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	44
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Track Gauge	6.30 ft (1.92 m)

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