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Caterpillar 245 Excavator Specs

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.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 boom w/ stick 2591mm
Max Digging Depth 25.84 ft (7.88 m)
Max Loading Height 26.34 ft (8.03 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 40.92 ft (12.47 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.42 ft (5.31 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 15.09 ft (4.60 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 44.33 ft (13.51 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 boom w/ stick 3200mm
Max Digging Depth 27.84 ft (8.49 m)
Max Loading Height 23.84 ft (7.27 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 41.84 ft (12.75 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 14.76 ft (4.50 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 15.09 ft (4.60 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 43.25 ft (13.18 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 boom w/ stick 4420mm
Max Digging Depth 31.84 ft (9.70 m)
Max Loading Height 26.09 ft (7.95 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 46.01 ft (14.02 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 21.42 ft (6.53 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 42.10 ft (12.83 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 3.8 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 2 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 2.5 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height 15.17 ft (4.62 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 11.84 ft (3.61 m)
Length 43.25 ft (13.18 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.51 ft (1.07 m)
Weight 144,941.00 lbs (65,744.21 kg)
Width 12.17 ft (3.71 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 11.84 ft (3.61 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration turbocharged
Displacement 891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3406
Net Power 325.00 hp (242.36 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Operational 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 V
Operating Weight 133,485.50 lbs (60,548.08 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 9.30 gal (35.20 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 4.8 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 245 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
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 9.32 ft (2.84 m)
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