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Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 330B L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 330 series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, and site preparation. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides improved stability and ground contact for demanding digging applications. The 330B L is commonly used in construction, utility work, road building, and material handling. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and a full-size operator cab. As a large excavator, it is suited to high-production excavation tasks, bulk material movement, and general contractor applications requiring reach, power, and durability.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 21\'4\" (6500mm) / Stick 12\'10\" (3900mm)
Max Cutting Height 35.34 ft (10.77 m)
Max Digging Depth 26.51 ft (8.08 m)
Max Loading Height 24.94 ft (7.60 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 38.13 ft (11.62 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 23.73 ft (7.23 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 11.85 ft (3.61 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 36.36 ft (11.08 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 21\'4\" (6500mm) / Stick 10\'10\" (3300mm)
Max Cutting Height 34.26 ft (10.44 m)
Max Digging Depth 24.58 ft (7.49 m)
Max Loading Height 23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 36.19 ft (11.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 21.46 ft (6.54 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 36.13 ft (11.01 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Mass Boom 20\'3\" (6180mm) / Stick 8\'4\" (2600mm)
Max Cutting Height 33.37 ft (10.17 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.63 ft (6.59 m)
Max Loading Height 21.92 ft (6.68 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 33.50 ft (10.21 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.33 ft (5.89 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 11.68 ft (3.56 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 35.31 ft (10.76 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 2.8 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 1.7 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 2 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Height 11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Length 37.00 ft (11.28 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 13.26 ft (4.04 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 4.14 ft (1.26 m)
Tail Swing Radius 11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Weight 75,000.00 lbs (34,019.47 kg)
Width 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 10.96 ft (3.34 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull 60,250.00 lbs (27,328.97 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed 2.90 mph (4.67 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Bore 4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Displacement 640.00 cu in (10,487.74 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3306TA
Gross Power 236.00 hp (175.99 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power 222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269 222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349 222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Stroke 6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore 5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke 56.70 in (144.02 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) 63.40 gpm (239.97 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4330 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 4980 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow 9.80 gpm (37.09 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure 595 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity 148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 126.90 gpm (480.32 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4980 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 74,300.00 lbs (33,701.95 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil 7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Final Drive - Each 4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity 145.00 gal (548.83 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 106.00 gal (401.21 l)
Swing Drive 4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Torque 78,200.00 lbs ft (106,023.56 nm)

Track

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Track specifications
Optional (1) 30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Optional (2) 28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Standard With Long Undercarriage - Triple Grouser 34.00 in (86.36 cm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 60,250.00 lbs (27,328.97 kg)
Max Travel Speed 2.86 mph (4.60 kph)
Shoe Size 29.53 in (75.01 cm)
Track Gauge 8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 330B L Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage 76,412.20 lbs (34,660.03 kg)
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