Caterpillar 385C Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 385C ➔

The Caterpillar 385C Excavator boasts impressive performance capabilities with multiple boom/stick options, allowing for various cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights. Equipped with a powerful C18 ACERT engine producing 530 hp, this excavator offers a maximum bucket capacity of 7.1 cu yd and precise hydraulic system control with a pump flow capacity of 258.9 gpm. With an operating weight of 185,475 lbs and travel speed of 2.8 mph, the 385C Excavator is suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty excavation tasks.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 385C 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 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 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 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 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 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 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	7.1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	3.9 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 385C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	12.34 ft (3.76 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	5.19 ft (1.58 m)
Tail Swing Radius	15.06 ft (4.59 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	11.16 ft (3.40 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 385C Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	1,104.60 cu in (18,101.19 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C18 ACERT Technology
Gross Power	530.00 hp (395.23 kw)
Net Power	530.00 hp (395.23 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 385C 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)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 385C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	6.5 rpm
Swing Torque	lb ft

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 385C 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	47
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Shoe Size	25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Track Gauge	11.52 ft (3.51 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 385C Excavator Weights specifications
Maximum Tool Weight (360 Degrees)	4,629.70 lbs (2,100.00 kg)
Maximum Tool Weight (Over The Front)	5,291.10 lbs (2,400.01 kg)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar 385C Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Horizontal Reach	25.2 m
Maximum Pin Height	39.5 m

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