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Caterpillar 385B L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 385B L ➔

The Caterpillar 385B L Excavator boasts impressive power and performance with a net power of 513 hp and a digging depth and reach of 38 ft each. Equipped with a Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC engine, this excavator is designed for efficient and reliable operation in a variety of construction and excavation tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 35.1 ft and an operating weight of 190370 lbs, the Caterpillar 385B L is a robust machine that offers precision and durability on the job site.

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Dimensions

Digging Depth	38.00 ft (11.58 m)
Digging Reach	38.00 ft (11.58 m)

Engine

Bore	5.60 in (14.22 cm)
Displacement	964.00 cu in (15,797.16 cu cm)
Engine Model	Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Net Power	513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Stroke	6.80 in (17.27 cm)

Hydraulic System

23.8	23.80 gpm (90.08 lpm)
258	258.00 gpm (976.53 lpm)
Boom Cylinder - Bore	8.30 in (21.08 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	77.40 in (196.60 cm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal	4640 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3770 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	8.70 in (22.10 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Swing System - Maximum Flow	119.00 gpm (450.42 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Fuel Capacity	328.00 gal (1,241.48 l)
Maximum Digging Depth	35.10 ft (10.70 m)
Operating Weight	190,370.00 lbs (86,350.49 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil	21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Final Drive - Each	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	328.00 gal (1,241.48 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	263.00 gal (995.46 l)
Hydraulic Tank	214.00 gal (809.99 l)
Swing Drive - Each	5.00 gal (18.93 l)

Standards

Brakes	SAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FOGS	SAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

6.2 rpm

Track

Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	51
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	9
Standard with Long Undercarriage	36.00 in (91.44 cm)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	133,030.00 lbs (60,341.47 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	3
Number of Shoes per Side	47
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	30.00 in (76.20 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage	189,770.00 lbs (86,078.33 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage	183,940.00 lbs (83,433.88 kg)

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