Caterpillar 345B Excavator Specs

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

Introducing the Caterpillar 345B Excavator, a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty excavation tasks. With impressive dimensions and operating specifications, this excavator boasts a maximum cutting height of 35.5 ft and a net power of 290 hp, making it a reliable and efficient solution for various construction projects. From digging depths to hydraulic system capacity, the Caterpillar 345B Excavator is equipped to handle demanding work with ease.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	35.50 ft (10.82 m)
Max Digging Depth	27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Max Loading Height	7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40.10 ft (12.22 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	38.50 ft (11.73 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	35.40 ft (10.79 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.10 ft (7.65 m)
Max Loading Height	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38.30 ft (11.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	38.50 ft (11.73 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	34.80 ft (10.61 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Loading Height	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	37.10 ft (11.31 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	38.50 ft (11.73 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Max Loading Height	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.20 ft (11.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	37.40 ft (11.40 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Max Loading Height	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.00 ft (10.67 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	16.40 ft (5.00 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	37.40 ft (11.40 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length of Track on Ground	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Tail Swing Radius	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11.00 ft (3.35 m)

Engine

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

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Operating Specifications 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	94,798.80 lbs (43,000.07 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 345B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	72,400.00 lbs (32,840.13 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

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