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Caterpillar 311C Excavator

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

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.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	25.60 ft (7.80 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Max Loading Height	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	24.90 ft (7.59 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	22.70 ft (6.92 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	26.70 ft (8.14 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.40 ft (5.61 m)
Max Loading Height	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	22.70 ft (6.92 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.40 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.60 cu yd (0.46 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Length of Track on Ground	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Tail Swing Radius	5.80 ft (1.77 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	259.00 cu in (4,244.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	3064T
Gross Power	82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Power	79.00 hp (58.91 kw)

Operating 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 volts
Operating Weight	26,410.00 lbs (11,979.39 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	20,680.00 lbs (9,380.30 kg)
Ground Pressure	6 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Track Gauge	6.50 ft (1.98 m)

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