Caterpillar 229D Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 229D ➔

The Caterpillar 229D Excavator boasts impressive performance capabilities with two boom/stick options offering varying reach and digging depths. With a powerful engine delivering 156.9 hp, this excavator is equipped for efficient operation in diverse construction environments. Operating at a weight of 69886.6 lbs, the machine features a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 121 gpm and a hydraulic system relief valve pressure of 4300 psi, ensuring smooth and precise hydraulic operations. Additionally, the excavator offers excellent stability and maneuverability with a track gauge of 8.7 ft and a maximum travel speed of 1.8 mph.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Stick 8'0" (2440mm)
Max Cutting Height	31.63 ft (9.64 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Max Loading Height	23.04 ft (7.02 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	33.44 ft (10.19 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	10.54 ft (3.21 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Stick 10'0" (3050mm)
Max Cutting Height	32.45 ft (9.89 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.17 ft (7.06 m)
Max Loading Height	23.86 ft (7.27 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.31 ft (10.76 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	12.21 ft (3.72 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.91 ft (0.58 m)
Height	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.09 ft (3.38 m)
Length	35.75 ft (10.90 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.07 ft (1.24 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.85 ft (3.00 m)
Weight	69,900.00 lbs (31,700.68 kg)
Width	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	10.67 ft (3.25 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Gross Power	156.90 hp (117.00 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	121.00 gpm (457.99 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4300 psi
Operating Weight	69,886.60 lbs (31,700.07 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 229D Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	53,504.53 lbs (24,269.28 kg)
Ground Pressure	9.6 psi
Max Travel Speed	1.76 mph (2.83 kph)
Shoe Size	24.02 in (61.01 cm)
Track Gauge	8.67 ft (2.64 m)

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