Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Specs

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

Dimensions

Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	3.64 in (9.25 cm)
Height	25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Height Of Tracks	7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	24.46 ft (7.46 m)
Length	50.00 ft (15.24 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	26.82 ft (8.17 m)
Length Of Tracks	33.88 ft (10.33 m)
Upper Structure Ground Clearance	8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Weight	702,172.00 lbs (318,500.26 kg)
Width	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Width Over Tracks	20.66 ft (6.30 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Model	3516 EUI
Gross Power	1,470.00 hp (1,096.20 kw)

Loading Shovel

Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Loading Shovel specifications
Max Cutting Height	49.22 ft (15.00 m)
Max Dig Depth	12.47 ft (3.80 m)
Max Dig Reach	32.81 ft (10.00 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	1,408.10 gal (5,329.66 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 5230 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure	22.2 psi
Loading Shovel Operating Weight	702,172.35 lbs (318,500.42 kg)
Loading Shovel Shoe Width	59.06 in (150.01 cm)
Max Travel Speed	1.56 mph (2.51 kph)

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