Caterpillar 231D Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 231D ➔

The Caterpillar 231D Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a range of construction and excavation tasks. With impressive specifications such as a maximum cutting height of 34 ft and a digging depth of 24.8 ft, this excavator offers excellent reach and performance. Its 200 hp engine, along with a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 121 gpm, ensures efficient operation on the job site. The 231D boasts a solid operating weight of 77602.8 lbs and features a robust undercarriage with a ground pressure of 8.7 psi, making it a reliable and capable machine for various projects.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.10 ft (10.09 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.80 ft (6.95 m)
Max Loading Height	23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.00 ft (10.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	34.00 ft (10.36 m)
Max Digging Depth	24.80 ft (7.56 m)
Max Loading Height	24.30 ft (7.41 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.80 ft (11.22 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.20 ft (6.16 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.40 ft (3.47 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	634.70 cu in (10,400.89 cu cm)
Engine Model	3208
Net Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	121.00 gpm (457.99 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4800 psi
Operating Weight	77,602.80 lbs (35,200.08 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 231D Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	67,442.70 lbs (30,591.53 kg)
Ground Pressure	8.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size	32.10 in (81.53 cm)
Track Gauge	8.70 ft (2.65 m)

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