Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 330C L ➔

The Caterpillar 330C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 330C series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides improved stability and ground contact for digging and lifting operations. The 330C L is commonly used in construction, utility, and civil engineering applications where reach, digging force, and machine balance are important. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. The model is recognized for use in medium to heavy-duty excavation work.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 21\'4\" / Stick 12\'10\"
Max Cutting Height	51.35 ft (15.65 m)
Max Digging Depth	26.63 ft (8.12 m)
Max Loading Height	25.08 ft (7.64 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38.16 ft (11.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	24.08 ft (7.34 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	36.75 ft (11.20 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	3.8 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	2.3 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.62 ft (3.54 m)
Length	36.75 ft (11.20 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	13.25 ft (4.04 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.76 ft (1.45 m)
Tail Swing Radius	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Weight	77,400.00 lbs (35,108.09 kg)
Width	11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.25 ft (3.43 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull	66,094.00 lbs (29,979.77 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed	3.10 mph (4.99 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Displacement	537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C9
Gross Power	264.00 hp (196.87 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	247.00 hp (184.19 kw)
Net Power	244.00 hp (181.95 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	247.00 hp (184.19 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	247.00 hp (184.19 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	244.00 hp (181.95 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	57.00 in (144.78 cm)
D Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
D Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	46.00 in (116.84 cm)
E Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore	6.30 in (16.00 cm)
E Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	53.00 in (134.62 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)	74.00 gpm (280.09 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	4974 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	4046 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4974 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow	10.00 gpm (37.85 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure	597 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	9.40 gal (35.58 l)
Fuel Capacity	163.00 gal (616.96 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	148.00 gpm (560.18 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	46.00 gal (174.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4974 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	77,400.00 lbs (35,108.09 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Engine Oil	9.40 gal (35.58 l)
Final Drive - Each	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	163.00 gal (616.96 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	108.00 gal (408.78 l)
Swing Drive	5.00 gal (18.93 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Performance	ANSI/SAE J1166

Standards

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes	SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/Fogs	SAE J1356 FEB88 ISO 10262

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm
Swing Torque	79,656.80 lbs ft (107,998.69 nm)

Track

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Track specifications
Optional - Heavy Duty - Triple Grouser	34.00 in (86.36 cm)
Optional - Triple Grouser	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Standard With Long Undercarriage - Triple Grouser	34.00 in (86.36 cm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	66,093.83 lbs (29,979.69 kg)
Ground Pressure	8.53 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
Shoe Size	34.00 in (86.36 cm)
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 330C L Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage	77,382.20 lbs (35,100.02 kg)

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