Caterpillar 330C Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 330C is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-to-large excavator class, used for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, demolition support, and material handling. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and arm system, enclosed operator cab, and undercarriage designed for tracked mobility and stable digging performance. The 330C is commonly used in construction, utility, quarry, and general excavation applications. Known for its balance of digging force, reach, and operating weight, the model is suited to demanding production work. Configuration options may vary by market, attachment package, and production year.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Loading Height	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	14.20 ft (4.33 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	3.10 cu yd (2.37 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2.30 cu yd (1.76 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	3.10 cu yd (2.37 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Length of Track on Ground	17.70 ft (5.39 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	537.10 cu in (8,801.51 cu cm)
Engine Model	C9 ATAAC
Net Power	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	7 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	9.80 gpm (37.09 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	597.6 psi
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	93,586.30 lbs (42,450.08 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	74,411.80 lbs (33,752.67 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.30 mph (3.70 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	3
Number of Shoes per Side	52
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	29.60 in (75.18 cm)
Track Gauge	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

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