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Caterpillar 245 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 245 ➔

The Caterpillar 245 Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a wide range of digging and loading operations. With various boom and stick options available, it offers impressive digging depths, loading heights, and reach distances. Equipped with a turbocharged engine and a spacious cab, the 245 Excavator provides reliable performance and operator comfort. Its hydraulic system and bucket capacity ensure efficient operation, making it a top choice for heavy-duty projects.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Loading Height	26.40 ft (8.05 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	41.00 ft (12.50 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.50 ft (5.33 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	44.40 ft (13.53 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Digging Depth	27.90 ft (8.50 m)
Max Loading Height	23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	41.90 ft (12.77 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	43.30 ft (13.20 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Digging Depth	31.90 ft (9.72 m)
Max Loading Height	26.10 ft (7.96 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	46.10 ft (14.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	42.10 ft (12.83 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	3.80 cu yd (2.91 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	2.50 cu yd (1.91 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.90 ft (3.63 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Model	3406
Net Power	325.00 hp (242.36 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	20.50 gal (77.59 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Fuel Capacity	157.80 gal (597.27 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	236.20 gpm (894.02 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	192.60 gal (728.99 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4500 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	133,485.50 lbs (60,548.08 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	9.30 gal (35.20 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

4.8 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	98,600.00 lbs (44,724.26 kg)
Ground Pressure	11.9 psi
Max Travel Speed	1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Shoe Size	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Track Gauge	9.40 ft (2.87 m)

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