Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 245B II Excavator is a versatile and powerful machine designed for heavy-duty excavation tasks. With impressive maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and reach, this excavator can handle a wide range of projects with ease. Equipped with a turbocharged and aftercooled engine producing 360 horsepower, the 245B II ensures efficient performance on the job site. From its robust hydraulic system to its durable undercarriage, this excavator is built for reliability and productivity in demanding conditions. Explore the detailed specifications below to learn more about the capabilities of the Caterpillar 245B II.

Backhoe Boom / Stick 1

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 1 specifications
Backhoe Boom / Stick	Stick 8'6" (2590mm)
Max Cutting Height	37.80 ft (11.52 m)
Max Dig Depth	25.56 ft (7.79 m)
Max Dump Height	24.94 ft (7.60 m)
Max Reach On Ground	40.72 ft (12.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	16.64 ft (5.07 m)

Backhoe Boom / Stick 2

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 2 specifications
Backhoe Boom / Stick	Stick 10'6" (3200mm)
Max Cutting Height	37.24 ft (11.35 m)
Max Dig Depth	27.56 ft (8.40 m)
Max Dump Height	24.55 ft (7.48 m)
Max Reach On Ground	42.10 ft (12.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	17.59 ft (5.36 m)

Backhoe Boom / Stick 3

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 3 specifications
Backhoe Boom / Stick	Stick 14'6" (4420mm)
Max Cutting Height	38.42 ft (11.71 m)
Max Dig Depth	31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Dump Height	25.83 ft (7.87 m)
Max Reach On Ground	45.74 ft (13.94 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21.20 ft (6.46 m)

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Stick 8\'6\" (2590mm)
Max Cutting Height	38.26 ft (11.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Loading Height	24.92 ft (7.60 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.67 ft (12.40 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.01 ft (4.88 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	15.17 ft (4.62 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	44.35 ft (13.52 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Stick 10\'6\" (3200mm)
Max Cutting Height	37.75 ft (11.51 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.50 ft (8.38 m)
Max Loading Height	24.64 ft (7.51 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	42.09 ft (12.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.92 ft (5.16 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	15.67 ft (4.78 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	43.09 ft (13.13 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Stick 14\'6\" (4420mm)
Max Cutting Height	38.92 ft (11.86 m)
Max Digging Depth	31.75 ft (9.68 m)
Max Loading Height	25.84 ft (7.88 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	46.01 ft (14.02 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	28.76 ft (8.77 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	14.51 ft (4.42 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	42.01 ft (12.80 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.84 ft (3.61 m)
Length	42.00 ft (12.80 m)
Length Of Tracks	18.41 ft (5.61 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.51 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance	3.48 ft (1.06 m)
Weight	162,680.00 lbs (73,790.50 kg)
Width	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Width Over Tracks	11.85 ft (3.61 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	10.68 ft (3.26 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged and aftercooled
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3406B
Gross Power	360.00 hp (268.46 kw)
Net Power	360.00 hp (268.46 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Loading Shovel

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Loading Shovel specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.76 ft (10.29 m)
Max Dig Reach	31.14 ft (9.49 m)
Max Dump Height	18.50 ft (5.64 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	20.50 gal (77.59 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	12.30 gal (46.56 l)
Fuel Capacity	180.20 gal (682.06 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	232.00 gpm (878.12 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	192.60 gal (728.99 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4500 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	141,426.60 lbs (64,150.11 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	11.80 gal (44.66 l)
Swing Speed	4.7 rpm

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	4.7 rpm
Swing Torque	141,600.00 lbs ft (191,981.28 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 1	12.3 psi
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 2	15.1 psi
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 3	10.4 psi
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 1	143,631.18 lbs (65,150.09 kg)
Backhoe Shoe Width 1	29.93 in (76.02 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 2	24.02 in (61.01 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 3	35.83 in (91.01 cm)
Drawbar Pull	96,218.22 lbs (43,643.90 kg)
Ground Pressure	10.4 psi
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure	16 psi
Loading Shovel Operating Weight	146,122.40 lbs (66,280.09 kg)
Loading Shovel Shoe Width	24.02 in (61.01 cm)
Max Travel Speed	1.97 mph (3.17 kph)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	45
Number Of Track Shoes Per Side	45
Shoe Size	29.93 in (76.02 cm)
Track Gauge	9.35 ft (2.85 m)

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