The Caterpillar 385C L Excavator is a powerhouse in the construction industry, boasting impressive capabilities and specifications. With options for various boom/stick configurations, maximum digging depths, loading heights, and reach, this excavator is versatile and rugged. Equipped with a Cat C18 ACERT engine generating 530 horsepower and a hydraulic system with high flow capacities, it can handle demanding excavation tasks with ease. The 385C L Excavator also excels in operating weight and efficiency, making it a reliable and efficient choice for heavy-duty construction projects.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Mass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height
41.14 ft (12.54 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.43 ft (7.14 m)
Max Loading Height
26.45 ft (8.06 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
40.30 ft (12.28 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
15.25 ft (4.65 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
15.69 ft (4.78 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
44.20 ft (13.47 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Mass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 3400mm
Max Cutting Height
41.60 ft (12.68 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.99 ft (7.62 m)
Max Loading Height
27.02 ft (8.24 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
41.68 ft (12.70 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.14 ft (4.92 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
16.22 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
44.21 ft (13.48 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 3400mm
Max Cutting Height
44.56 ft (13.58 m)
Max Digging Depth
28.05 ft (8.55 m)
Max Loading Height
30.29 ft (9.23 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
45.31 ft (13.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
19.28 ft (5.88 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
16.28 ft (4.96 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
48.01 ft (14.63 m)
Boom/Stick 4
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4
GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 4400mm
Max Cutting Height
43.63 ft (13.30 m)
Max Digging Depth
30.85 ft (9.40 m)
Max Loading Height
31.24 ft (9.52 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
47.51 ft (14.48 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
16.65 ft (5.07 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
16.89 ft (5.15 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
47.91 ft (14.60 m)
Boom/Stick 5
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5
GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 5500mm
Max Cutting Height
45.14 ft (13.76 m)
Max Digging Depth
34.46 ft (10.50 m)
Max Loading Height
32.74 ft (9.98 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
50.92 ft (15.52 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
19.68 ft (6.00 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
18.82 ft (5.74 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
47.24 ft (14.40 m)
Boom/Stick 6
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Boom/Stick 6 specifications
Boom/Stick 6
Reach Boom 10000mm / Stick 5500mm
Max Cutting Height
49.02 ft (14.94 m)
Max Digging Depth
37.90 ft (11.55 m)
Max Loading Height
36.76 ft (11.20 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
55.91 ft (17.04 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
20.66 ft (6.30 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
17.58 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
53.06 ft (16.17 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
7.1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
3.9 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Height
15.75 ft (4.80 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
12.34 ft (3.76 m)
Length
44.33 ft (13.51 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
16.80 ft (5.12 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
5.19 ft (1.58 m)
Shipping Height
19.27 ft (5.87 m)
Tail Swing Radius
15.06 ft (4.59 m)
Transport Width
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Weight
187,360.00 lbs (84,985.17 kg)
Width
12.58 ft (3.84 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Drive
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage
133,090.00 lbs (60,368.68 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed
2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Engine
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
5.80 in (14.73 cm)
Displacement
1,106.00 cu in (18,124.13 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C18 ACERT Technology
Gross Power
530.00 hp (395.23 kw)
Net Flywheel Power
513.00 hp (382.55 kw)
Net Power
530.00 hp (395.23 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)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Stroke
7.20 in (18.29 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 385C 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
259.00 gpm (980.32 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift
5080 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal
4640 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3770 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5080 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
24.00 gpm (90.84 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
600 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 385C L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Bucket Digging Force
64,530.00 lbs (29,270.35 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Normal
64,530.00 lbs (29,270.35 kg)
Maximum Bucket Capacity
7.1 cu yd
Maximum Digging Depth
38.60 ft (11.77 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
56.40 ft (17.19 m)
Nominal Bucket Weight
6,795.00 lbs (3,082.16 kg)
Stick Digging Force
55,350.00 lbs (25,106.37 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Fuel Capacity
327.60 gal (1,239.97 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
258.90 gpm (979.94 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
262.90 gal (995.08 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4641.3 psi
Operating Weight
185,475.00 lbs (84,130.15 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
26.70 gal (101.06 l)
Engine Oil
17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Final Drive - Each
5.60 gal (21.20 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity
327.60 gal (1,239.97 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 385C L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Performance
ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98
Standards
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes
SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/Fogs
SAE J1356 FEB88 ISO10262
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
6.5 rpm
Swing Torque
lb ft
Track
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Track specifications
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
3
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
51
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
9
Optional For Long Undercarriage
30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Standard With Long Undercarriage
36.00 in (91.44 cm)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
133,086.90 lbs (60,367.28 kg)
Max Travel Speed
2.74 mph (4.41 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
3
Number Of Shoes Per Side
51
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
9
Shoe Size
29.53 in (75.01 cm)
Track Gauge
11.52 ft (3.51 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 385C L Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
187,360.00 lbs (84,985.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage
187,360.00 lbs (84,985.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage
187,360.00 lbs (84,985.17 kg)
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