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The Caterpillar 330 is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-size excavator range, used for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, utility work, and general construction applications. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and tracked undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven ground. The 330 is designed for digging, lifting, loading, and material handling with a range of bucket and attachment options. Common features include an operator cab, advanced controls, and machine monitoring systems. Caterpillar 330 excavators are used in construction, infrastructure, quarry, and utility projects where productivity, reach, and digging performance are required.
| Digging Depth ft (m) | 23.9 (7.42) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Digging Reach ft. (m) | 35 (10.68) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine | C7.1 Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine hp (kW) | 273 (203.7) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Max Digging Depth | 23.9 ft ft (7.28 m) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Net Power | 273.00 hp (203.58 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 69,200.00 lbs (31,388.63 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 69,200 (31,400) Starting 2025 Model Year |