Caterpillar 5230 ME Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 5230 ME ➔

Dimensions

Caterpillar 5230 ME Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	3.64 ft (1.11 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	24.46 ft (7.46 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	20.54 ft (6.26 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Tail Swing Radius	21.17 ft (6.45 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	20.66 ft (6.30 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 5230 ME Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	4,210.70 cu in (69,001.16 cu cm)
Engine Model	3516 EUI
Gross Power	1,470.00 hp (1,096.20 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 5230 ME Excavator Operational specifications
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	594.00 gpm (2,248.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5080 psi
Operating Weight	697,983.60 lbs (316,600.43 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 5230 ME Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	340,875.00 lbs (154,618.49 kg)
Max Travel Speed	1.56 mph (2.51 kph)
Shoe Size	51.19 in (130.02 cm)
Track Gauge	17.07 ft (5.20 m)

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