Caterpillar 245B LC II Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 245B LC II Excavator is a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty digging and loading tasks. With impressive specifications such as a maximum digging depth of 31.5 feet and a net power of 360 horsepower, this excavator is ideal for construction and excavation projects. Its robust engine model, large fuel capacity, and hydraulic pump flow capacity make it a reliable and efficient choice for demanding job sites. The machine's versatile backhoe and loading shovel capabilities, along with its sturdy undercarriage and swing mechanism, ensure optimal performance and productivity in various working conditions.

Backhoe Boom / Stick 1

Caterpillar 245B LC 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 LC 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 LC 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 LC II Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 31\'3\" (9525mm) w/ Stick 14\'6\" (4420mm)
Max Cutting Height	44.59 ft (13.59 m)
Max Digging Depth	35.31 ft (10.76 m)
Max Loading Height	31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	52.27 ft (15.93 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	26.22 ft (7.99 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	15.17 ft (4.62 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	49.76 ft (15.17 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 245B LC II Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Boom 31\'3\" (9525mm) w/ Stick 16\' (4877mm)
Max Cutting Height	38.49 ft (11.73 m)
Max Digging Depth	36.75 ft (11.20 m)
Max Loading Height	27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	51.22 ft (15.61 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.97 ft (5.78 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	14.76 ft (4.50 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	49.84 ft (15.19 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 245B LC II Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.84 ft (3.61 m)
Length Of Tracks	18.41 ft (5.61 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.51 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance	3.48 ft (1.06 m)
Width Over Tracks	11.85 ft (3.61 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.84 ft (3.61 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 245B LC II Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged and aftercooled
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3406
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 LC 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 LC 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	162,657.10 lbs (73,780.11 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	11.80 gal (44.66 l)
Swing Speed	4.7 rpm

Swing Mechanism

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

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 245B LC 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	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Track Gauge	10.67 ft (3.25 m)

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