Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Specs

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.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	17.25 ft (5.26 m)
Length	48.08 ft (14.66 m)
Weight	190,370.00 lbs (86,350.49 kg)
Width	12.58 ft (3.84 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage	132,810.00 lbs (60,241.68 kg)
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Standard Undercarriage	133,030.00 lbs (60,341.47 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed	2.80 mph (4.51 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	5.60 in (14.22 cm)
Displacement	964.00 cu in (15,797.16 cu cm)
Engine Model	Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Net Flywheel Power	513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
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

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore	8.30 in (21.08 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	77.40 in (196.60 cm)
Hb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore	7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Hb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	57.10 in (145.03 cm)
Jb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore	8.70 in (22.10 cm)
Jb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	62.40 in (158.50 cm)
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total	258.00 gpm (976.53 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift	5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal	4640 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3770 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow	23.80 gpm (90.08 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure	595 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

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Digging Depth	35.10 ft (10.70 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	51.60 ft (15.73 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Operational 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)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
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)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Performance	ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98

Standards

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes	SAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/Fogs	SAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	6.2 rpm
Swing Torque	191,770.00 lbs ft (260,001.77 nm)

Track

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Track specifications
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side	3
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	51
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Standard Undercarriage	47
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	9
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Standard Undercarriage	8
Optional For Long Undercarriage	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Optional For Standard Length Undercarriage	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Standard With Long Undercarriage	36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Standard With Standard Length Undercarriage	30.00 in (76.20 cm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
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

Caterpillar 385B L Excavator Weights specifications
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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