Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 345B L ➔

The Caterpillar 345B L is a large hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 345 series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, mass excavation, and site development. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, making it suitable for demanding digging and loading applications. The 345B L is commonly used in mining, quarrying, road construction, and large-scale civil projects. Typical configurations include a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and an operator cab built for visibility and control. As a tracked excavator, the 345B L is intended for high production work in tough operating conditions.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	reach boom w/ stick 4800mm
Max Digging Depth	30.42 ft (9.27 m)
Max Loading Height	24.74 ft (7.54 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	42.66 ft (13.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	23.89 ft (7.28 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.01 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.62 ft (11.77 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	reach boom w/ stick 3900mm
Max Cutting Height	35.50 ft (10.82 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.17 ft (8.28 m)
Max Loading Height	24.12 ft (7.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.03 ft (12.20 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.01 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.62 ft (11.77 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	reach boom w/ stick 3350mm
Max Cutting Height	35.37 ft (10.78 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.20 ft (7.68 m)
Max Loading Height	24.18 ft (7.37 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38.42 ft (11.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.28 ft (6.18 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.01 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.62 ft (11.77 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	reach boom w/ stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height	34.78 ft (10.60 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.73 ft (7.23 m)
Max Loading Height	23.63 ft (7.20 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	37.05 ft (11.29 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.01 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	38.62 ft (11.77 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	mass boom w/ stick 3000mm
Max Cutting Height	33.34 ft (10.16 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.23 ft (7.08 m)
Max Loading Height	21.86 ft (6.66 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.98 ft (10.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	18.48 ft (5.63 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.64 ft (3.85 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	37.34 ft (11.38 m)

Boom/Stick 6

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Boom/Stick 6	mass boom w/ stick 2500mm
Max Cutting Height	33.34 ft (10.16 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.92 ft (6.68 m)
Max Loading Height	21.86 ft (6.66 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.98 ft (10.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	16.38 ft (4.99 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.64 ft (3.85 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	37.34 ft (11.38 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.68 ft (0.51 m)
Height	12.83 ft (3.91 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.45 ft (3.19 m)
Length	38.67 ft (11.79 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	14.31 ft (4.36 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.24 ft (1.29 m)
Tail Swing Radius	11.85 ft (3.61 m)
Weight	97,114.00 lbs (44,050.22 kg)
Width	11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.46 ft (3.49 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	628.60 cu in (10,300.93 cu cm)
Engine Model	3176CATAAC
Gross Power	290.00 hp (216.26 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	158.60 gal (600.30 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	169.10 gpm (640.04 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Weight	97,113.70 lbs (44,050.09 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 345B L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	72,400.00 lbs (32,840.13 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.74 mph (4.41 kph)
Shoe Size	29.53 in (75.01 cm)
Track Gauge	8.99 ft (2.74 m)

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