Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator offers powerful performance and versatility for a wide range of excavation tasks. With various boom/stick options providing maximum cutting heights, digging depths, loading heights, and reach, this excavator can handle demanding jobs with ease. The dimensions and operating specifications showcase its efficiency and reliability, making it a top choice for construction and earthmoving projects. With a net power of 104.6 hp and an operating weight of 42,549.3 lbs, the Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator is a robust machine designed to deliver exceptional results on the job site.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	One-Piece Boom/Stick 5'11" (1800mm)
Max Cutting Height	26.68 ft (8.13 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Max Loading Height	18.25 ft (5.56 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.66 ft (8.43 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	11.00 ft (3.35 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	One-Piece Boom/Stick 7'3" (2200mm)
Max Cutting Height	26.48 ft (8.07 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.51 ft (5.64 m)
Max Loading Height	18.25 ft (5.56 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.65 ft (8.73 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	11.06 ft (3.37 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	One-Piece Boom/Stick 9'2" (2800mm)
Max Cutting Height	27.30 ft (8.32 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.48 ft (6.24 m)
Max Loading Height	19.07 ft (5.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.45 ft (9.28 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	12.70 ft (3.87 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft (0.38 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.24 ft (3.12 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.55 ft (1.08 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.96 ft (2.73 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Gross Power	104.60 hp (78.00 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	71.40 gal (270.25 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	84.10 gpm (318.32 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4496.2 psi
Operating Weight	42,549.30 lbs (19,300.06 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 215B SA Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	29,674.79 lbs (13,460.28 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.06 mph (3.32 kph)
Shoe Size	21.66 in (55.02 cm)
Track Gauge	7.16 ft (2.18 m)

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