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Caterpillar 330B L Excavator

The Caterpillar 330B L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 330B series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, loading, and site preparation applications. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides improved stability and support for digging and lifting operations. The 330B L is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic control system, and a reinforced boom and stick assembly for demanding construction and excavation work. It is commonly used in road building, utility work, quarry support, and large-scale material handling. The model is recognized for its operating balance, service access, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments.


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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height35.40 ft (10.79 m)
Max Digging Depth26.60 ft (8.11 m)
Max Loading Height25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Max Reach Along Ground38.20 ft (11.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Shipping Height of Unit11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Shipping Length of Unit36.40 ft (11.09 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height34.30 ft (10.45 m)
Max Digging Depth24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Max Loading Height24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Max Reach Along Ground36.20 ft (11.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Shipping Height of Unit10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length of Unit36.20 ft (11.03 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth21.70 ft (6.61 m)
Max Loading Height22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Max Reach Along Ground33.50 ft (10.21 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Shipping Height of Unit11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Shipping Length of Unit35.40 ft (10.79 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity2.80 cu yd (2.14 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity1.70 cu yd (1.30 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Length of Track on Ground13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Tail Swing Radius11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks11.00 ft (3.35 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull60,250.00 lbs (27,328.97 kg)

Engine

AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooled
Bore4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Displacement640.00 cu in (10,487.74 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat 3306TA
Gross Power236.00 hp (175.99 kw)
Net Power222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349222.00 hp (165.55 kw)
Power Measured @1800 rpm
Stroke6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Hydraulic System

Boom Cylinder - Bore5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke56.70 in (144.02 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)63.40 gpm (239.97 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing4330 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel4980 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil Capacity8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity148.00 gal (560.18 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity126.90 gpm (480.32 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi
Operating Voltage24 volts
Operating Weight74,300.00 lbs (33,701.95 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Final Drive - Each4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity145.00 gal (548.83 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank106.00 gal (401.21 l)
Swing Drive4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull60,250.00 lbs (27,328.97 kg)
Max Travel Speed2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Shoe Size29.60 in (75.18 cm)
Track Gauge8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Weights

Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage76,412.20 lbs (34,660.03 kg)
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