Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 311C U ➔

The Caterpillar 311C U Excavator is a reliable and powerful machine designed for heavy-duty digging and loading tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 18.4 ft and a reach along the ground of 26.6 ft, this excavator is capable of handling various excavation projects with ease. Its compact design and impressive performance, including a net power of 79.2 hp and hydraulic pump flow capacity of 57.1 gpm, make it a versatile choice for contractors and construction professionals. Operating at an operating weight of 26410 lbs, this excavator offers efficiency and durability for tasks requiring precision and power.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth	18.34 ft (5.59 m)
Max Loading Height	18.94 ft (5.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.58 ft (8.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.21 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	22.68 ft (6.91 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Buckets specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.7 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Length	22.58 ft (6.88 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	8.57 ft (2.61 m)
Tail Swing Radius	5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Weight	26,412.00 lbs (11,980.30 kg)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	259.40 cu in (4,250.81 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3064T
Gross Power	79.20 hp (59.06 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Operational specifications
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	57.10 gpm (216.12 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4974.8 psi
Operating Weight	26,411.40 lbs (11,980.02 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 311C U Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	3.48 mph (5.60 kph)
Shoe Size	19.69 in (50.01 cm)

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