The Caterpillar 349E L is a large hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 349E series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, mass excavation, and quarry work. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability, a high-capacity hydraulic system, and a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine. The 349E L is commonly used in construction, mining, site development, and material handling applications. Available with multiple boom and stick configurations, it supports a range of buckets and attachments. The machine is known for strong digging force, durable components, and operator-focused controls. It is part of Caterpillar's excavator lineup for demanding production environments.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
36.70 ft (11.19 m)
Max Digging Depth
29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Loading Height
25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
42.50 ft (12.95 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
40.70 ft (12.41 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
35.30 ft (10.76 m)
Max Digging Depth
26.90 ft (8.20 m)
Max Loading Height
24.50 ft (7.47 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
39.80 ft (12.13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
26.50 ft (8.08 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
39.10 ft (11.92 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
35.50 ft (10.82 m)
Max Digging Depth
25.10 ft (7.65 m)
Max Loading Height
24.50 ft (7.47 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
38.50 ft (11.73 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
38.80 ft (11.83 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab
10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Length of Track on Ground
17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Tail Swing Radius
12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
762.80 cu in (12,500.08 cu cm)
Engine Model
C13 ACERT
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Fuel Capacity
190.30 gal (720.29 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
203.00 gpm (768.36 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
150.60 gal (570.02 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
5076 psi
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
8.7 rpm
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 349E L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
75,311.00 lbs (34,160.54 kg)
Max Travel Speed
4.70 mph (7.56 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side
52
Shoe Size
35.50 in (90.17 cm)
Track Gauge
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
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