Caterpillar 235 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 235 ➔

The Caterpillar 235 Excavator offers powerful performance and impressive capabilities for various digging and loading tasks. With multiple boom/stick options providing different reach and digging depths, this excavator can handle a wide range of job site requirements. Equipped with a 195 horsepower engine and a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 190.3 gpm, the 235 Excavator ensures efficient and reliable operation. Its sturdy undercarriage design, with a drawbar pull of 59100 lbs and max travel speed of 1.5 mph, ensures stability and maneuverability on various terrains. With features like a 104.9-gallon fuel capacity and a tail swing radius of 10.9 ft, the Caterpillar 235 Excavator is a versatile and robust machine for any construction or excavation project.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	one pice boom w/ stick 2440mm
Max Cutting Height	31.01 ft (9.45 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.51 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height	20.51 ft (6.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.08 ft (10.69 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.42 ft (4.70 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	one piece boom w/ stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height	31.44 ft (9.58 m)
Max Digging Depth	24.02 ft (7.32 m)
Max Loading Height	20.84 ft (6.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.42 ft (11.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.49 ft (5.33 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	one piece boom w/ stick 3660mm
Max Cutting Height	33.08 ft (10.08 m)
Max Digging Depth	26.51 ft (8.08 m)
Max Loading Height	22.35 ft (6.81 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	39.08 ft (11.91 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.49 ft (6.55 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.74 ft (0.53 m)
Height	11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.16 ft (3.40 m)
Length	36.00 ft (10.97 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	16.51 ft (5.03 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.68 ft (1.12 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Weight	86,700.00 lbs (39,326.51 kg)
Width	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.82 ft (3.60 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	195.00 hp (145.41 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	104.90 gal (397.05 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	190.30 gpm (720.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	1000 psi
Operating Weight	84,430.50 lbs (38,297.08 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 235 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	59,100.00 lbs (26,807.34 kg)
Max Travel Speed	1.50 mph (2.41 kph)
Shoe Size	29.93 in (76.02 cm)
Track Gauge	8.83 ft (2.69 m)

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