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Caterpillar 385B Excavator

The Caterpillar 385B Excavator is a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty excavation and construction projects. With multiple boom/stick options offering impressive cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights, this excavator can tackle a wide range of tasks with ease. Its high engine power, hydraulic system capacity, and operating weight make it a reliable and efficient choice for demanding work environments. Whether digging trenches, loading materials, or reaching tall structures, the Caterpillar 385B Excavator is a versatile and capable piece of equipment.


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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height41.20 ft (12.56 m)
Max Digging Depth23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Loading Height26.50 ft (8.08 m)
Max Reach Along Ground40.30 ft (12.28 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth15.30 ft (4.66 m)
Shipping Height of Unit15.70 ft (4.79 m)
Shipping Length of Unit44.20 ft (13.47 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height41.60 ft (12.68 m)
Max Digging Depth25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Max Loading Height27.10 ft (8.26 m)
Max Reach Along Ground41.70 ft (12.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Height of Unit16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Shipping Length of Unit44.30 ft (13.50 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height44.60 ft (13.59 m)
Max Digging Depth28.10 ft (8.56 m)
Max Loading Height30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Max Reach Along Ground45.40 ft (13.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.30 ft (5.88 m)
Shipping Length of Unit48.10 ft (14.66 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height43.70 ft (13.32 m)
Max Digging Depth30.90 ft (9.42 m)
Max Loading Height31.30 ft (9.54 m)
Max Reach Along Ground47.60 ft (14.51 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Shipping Length of Unit48.00 ft (14.63 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Max Cutting Height45.20 ft (13.78 m)
Max Digging Depth34.50 ft (10.52 m)
Max Loading Height32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Reach Along Ground51.00 ft (15.54 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Shipping Height of Unit18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Length of Unit47.30 ft (14.42 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6

Max Cutting Height49.10 ft (14.97 m)
Max Digging Depth37.90 ft (11.55 m)
Max Loading Height36.80 ft (11.22 m)
Max Reach Along Ground56.00 ft (17.07 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Shipping Height of Unit17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Length of Unit53.10 ft (16.18 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity7.10 cu yd (5.43 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity3.90 cu yd (2.98 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Height - Top of Cab12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Length of Track on Ground15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Tail Swing Radius15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Engine

Bore5.60 in (14.22 cm)
Displacement964.00 cu in (15,797.16 cu cm)
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine ModelCaterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Gross Power530.00 hp (395.23 kw)
Net Power530.00 hp (395.23 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Power Measured @1800 rpm
Stroke6.80 in (17.27 cm)

Hydraulic System

23.823.80 gpm (90.08 lpm)
258258.00 gpm (976.53 lpm)
Boom Cylinder - Bore8.30 in (21.08 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke77.40 in (196.60 cm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal4640 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3770 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5075 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore8.70 in (22.10 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Swing System - Maximum Flow119.00 gpm (450.42 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil Capacity17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Fuel Capacity327.60 gal (1,239.97 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity258.90 gpm (979.94 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity262.90 gal (995.08 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4641.3 psi
Maximum Digging Depth35.10 ft (10.70 m)
Operating Weight185,475.00 lbs (84,130.15 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity5.10 gal (19.30 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil21.10 gal (79.86 l)
Final Drive - Each5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity328.00 gal (1,241.48 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank263.00 gal (995.46 l)
Hydraulic Tank214.00 gal (809.99 l)
Swing Drive - Each5.00 gal (18.93 l)

Standards

BrakesSAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FOGSSAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed6.2 rpm

Track

Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage51
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage9
Standard with Long Undercarriage36.00 in (91.44 cm)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull133,086.90 lbs (60,367.28 kg)
Max Travel Speed2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3
Number of Shoes per Side47
Number of Track Rollers per Side8
Shoe Size25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Track Gauge11.60 ft (3.54 m)

Weights

Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage189,770.00 lbs (86,078.33 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage183,940.00 lbs (83,433.88 kg)
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