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Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Specs

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
Max Cutting Height 37.80 ft (11.52 m)
Max Dig Depth 25.60 ft (7.80 m)
Max Dump Height 25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Max Reach on Ground 40.80 ft (12.44 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 16.70 ft (5.09 m)

Backhoe Boom / Stick 2

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height 37.30 ft (11.37 m)
Max Dig Depth 27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Max Dump Height 24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Max Reach on Ground 42.10 ft (12.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 17.60 ft (5.36 m)

Backhoe Boom / Stick 3

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Backhoe Boom / Stick 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height 38.50 ft (11.73 m)
Max Dig Depth 31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Dump Height 25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Reach on Ground 45.80 ft (13.96 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 21.20 ft (6.46 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height 38.30 ft (11.67 m)
Max Digging Depth 25.50 ft (7.77 m)
Max Loading Height 25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 40.70 ft (12.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.10 ft (4.91 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 15.20 ft (4.63 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 44.40 ft (13.53 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height 37.80 ft (11.52 m)
Max Digging Depth 27.50 ft (8.38 m)
Max Loading Height 24.70 ft (7.53 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 42.10 ft (12.83 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 15.70 ft (4.79 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 43.10 ft (13.14 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height 39.00 ft (11.89 m)
Max Digging Depth 31.80 ft (9.69 m)
Max Loading Height 25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 46.10 ft (14.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 42.10 ft (12.83 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height - Top of Cab 11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Length of Tracks 18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius 12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance 3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks 10.70 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)
Net Power 360.00 hp (268.46 kw)
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm

Heavy Lift Trencher Model

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Heavy Lift Trencher Model specifications
Engine Model (Heavy Lift Trencher) 3406B
Ground Pressure (Heavy Lift Trencher) 12.3 psi
Operating Weight (Heavy Lift Trencher) 155,448.00 lbs (70,510.11 kg)
Tail Swing Radius (Heavy Lift Trencher) 12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks (Heavy Lift Trencher) 11.90 ft (3.63 m)

Loading Shovel

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Loading Shovel specifications
Max Cutting Height 33.80 ft (10.30 m)
Max Dig Reach 31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Max Dump Height 18.50 ft (5.64 m)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 245B II Excavator Operating Specifications 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 volts
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

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 1 143,631.20 lbs (65,150.10 kg)
Backhoe Shoe Width 1 30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 2 24.10 in (61.21 cm)
Backhoe Shoe Width 3 35.90 in (91.19 cm)
Drawbar Pull 96,218.30 lbs (43,643.94 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 24.10 in (61.21 cm)
Max Travel Speed 2.00 mph (3.22 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side 45
Number of Track Shoes per Side 45
Shoe Size 30.00 in (76.20 cm)
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