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Caterpillar 311B Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 311B Excavator boasts impressive performance and capabilities ideal for various excavation tasks. With options for different boom/stick configurations, this machine offers exceptional cutting height, digging depth, loading height, reach along the ground, and vertical wall digging depth. Equipped with a powerful engine, efficient hydraulic system, and a spacious cab for operator comfort, the 311B ensures productivity and reliability on job sites. Whether tackling construction projects or industrial jobs, this excavator delivers the power and precision required to get the job done efficiently.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 14\'1\" (4300mm) / Stick 1950mm
Max Cutting Height 25.14 ft (7.66 m)
Max Digging Depth 15.56 ft (4.74 m)
Max Loading Height 17.39 ft (5.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 13.62 ft (4.15 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 14\'1\" (4300mm) / Stick 7\'5\" (2250mm)
Max Cutting Height 25.58 ft (7.80 m)
Max Digging Depth 16.57 ft (5.05 m)
Max Loading Height 17.85 ft (5.44 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 24.84 ft (7.57 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 14.59 ft (4.45 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 23.79 ft (7.25 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom 14\'1\" (4300mm) / Stick 9\'2\" (2800mm)
Max Cutting Height 26.65 ft (8.12 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.38 ft (5.60 m)
Max Loading Height 18.92 ft (5.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 26.58 ft (8.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.29 ft (4.97 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 23.82 ft (7.26 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.6 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
Height 9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Length 23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 8.57 ft (2.61 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.02 ft (0.92 m)
Tail Swing Radius 6.99 ft (2.13 m)
Weight 25,005.00 lbs (11,342.09 kg)
Width 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull 20,720.00 lbs (9,398.45 kg)
Travel Speed 3.40 mph (5.47 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Displacement 259.00 cu in (4,244.26 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269 79.00 hp (58.91 kw)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model Cat 3064T
Flywheel Power 79.00 hp (58.91 kw)
Gross Power 85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Iso 9249 79.00 hp (58.91 kw)
Net Power 79.00 hp (58.91 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Sae J1349 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Stroke 5.10 in (12.95 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke 40.00 in (101.60 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Bore 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke 37.00 in (93.98 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) 28.00 gpm (105.98 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements 4340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 4980 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow 4.50 gpm (17.03 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure 570 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore 4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke 47.00 in (119.38 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4.10 gal (15.52 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity 66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 57.10 gpm (216.12 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 41.50 gal (157.08 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4980 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 24,526.50 lbs (11,125.05 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 4.10 gal (15.52 l)
Engine Oil 3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Final Drive - Each 0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Fuel Tank 66.00 gal (249.81 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 41.50 gal (157.08 l)
Hydraulic Tank 25.90 gal (98.03 l)
Swing Drive - Each 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.8 rpm
Swing Torque 22,422.00 lbs ft (30,399.75 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 20,720.00 lbs (9,398.45 kg)
Ground Pressure 5.51 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Shoe Size 19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Track Gauge 6.53 ft (1.99 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 311B Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight 27,680.00 lbs (12,555.45 kg)
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