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Caterpillar 311C Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 311C excavator is a robust and efficient machine designed for a variety of digging and loading tasks. With options for different boom/stick configurations, this excavator offers impressive capabilities such as a maximum cutting height of 26.7 ft and a digging depth of 18.4 ft. Equipped with a turbocharged engine and a hydraulic system with a flow capacity of 28 gpm, the 311C ensures reliable performance on the job site. Additionally, its compact dimensions and manageable weight of 26,410 lbs make it a versatile choice for construction projects.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Stick length , 2250mm (7' 5")-Boom 4.3m (14'1")
Max Cutting Height 25.58 ft (7.80 m)
Max Digging Depth 16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Max Loading Height 17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 24.83 ft (7.57 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 22.67 ft (6.91 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Stick Length , 2800mm (9' 2") -Boom 4.3m (14'1")
Max Cutting Height 26.67 ft (8.13 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.33 ft (5.59 m)
Max Loading Height 18.93 ft (5.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 26.58 ft (8.10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.18 ft (4.93 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 22.67 ft (6.91 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.4 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.6 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Tail Swing Radius 5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 259.00 cu in (4,244.26 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3064T
Gross Power 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Power 79.00 hp (58.91 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4.60 gal (17.41 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 5.20 gal (19.68 l)
Fuel Capacity 51.50 gal (194.93 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 28.00 gpm (105.98 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 42.30 gal (160.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4340 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 26,410.00 lbs (11,979.39 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.6 rpm
Swing Torque 23,060.00 lbs ft (31,264.75 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 311C Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 20,680.00 lbs (9,380.30 kg)
Ground Pressure 5.95 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.48 mph (5.60 kph)
Shoe Size 20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Track Gauge 6.50 ft (1.98 m)
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