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, designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and general construction work. It is commonly used in quarrying, utility, roadbuilding, and material handling applications. The 330C features a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and a tracked undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven ground. It is available with multiple bucket and attachment options to suit different job requirements. Known for its balance of digging power, reach, and operating efficiency, the Caterpillar 330C remains a widely recognized model in the used equipment market and heavy equipment reference listings.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 6180mm / Stick 2150mm
Max Cutting Height	33.37 ft (10.17 m)
Max Digging Depth	-20.40 ft (-6.22 m)
Max Loading Height	20.84 ft (6.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.75 ft (9.98 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	-14.27 ft (-4.35 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	3.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2.3 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	3.1 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.33 ft (0.71 m)
Height	12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Length	36.75 ft (11.20 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	17.62 ft (5.37 m)
Weight	77,500.00 lbs (35,153.45 kg)
Width	11.25 ft (3.43 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	537.10 cu in (8,801.51 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C9 ATAAC
Net Power	243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Operational 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 V
Operating Weight	93,586.30 lbs (42,450.08 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 330C Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	74,411.76 lbs (33,752.65 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.24 mph (3.60 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Shoes Per Side	52
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Shoe Size	29.53 in (75.01 cm)
Track Gauge	7.85 ft (2.39 m)

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