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Caterpillar 330C Excavator

The Caterpillar 330C is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-to-large class, designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and general construction work. It is commonly used in quarry, utility, roadbuilding, and heavy civil applications. The 330C features a crawler undercarriage, hydraulic boom and stick, and a bucket attachment system for digging and material handling. Depending on configuration, it may be equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, enclosed cab, and auxiliary hydraulic circuits for attachments. The model is recognized for its balance of digging depth, lifting capability, and operating efficiency in demanding jobsite conditions.


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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Loading Height20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Reach Along Ground32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.20 ft (4.33 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity3.10 cu yd (2.37 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity2.30 cu yd (1.76 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity3.10 cu yd (2.37 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance2.40 ft (0.73 m)
Length of Track on Ground17.70 ft (5.39 m)

Engine

Aspirationturbocharged
Displacement537.10 cu in (8,801.51 cu cm)
Engine ModelC9 ATAAC
Net Power243.00 hp (181.21 kw)
Power Measured @1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage7 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity9.80 gpm (37.09 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure597.6 psi
Operating Voltage12 volts
Operating Weight93,586.30 lbs (42,450.08 kg)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull74,411.80 lbs (33,752.67 kg)
Max Travel Speed2.30 mph (3.70 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3
Number of Shoes per Side52
Number of Track Rollers per Side9
Shoe Size29.60 in (75.18 cm)
Track Gauge7.90 ft (2.41 m)

  • Caterpillar 330Cs currently for sale
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