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Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar EL240B Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty digging and loading operations. With options for varying boom/stick configurations, this excavator offers impressive cutting height, digging depth, and loading capabilities. Equipped with a turbocharged engine delivering 148 horsepower, the EL240B combines performance with efficiency. Its spacious cab, advanced hydraulic system, and reliable undercarriage make it a top choice for construction projects requiring precision and power.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Stick 7'3" (2200mm)
Max Cutting Height 30.16 ft (9.19 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.05 ft (6.11 m)
Max Loading Height 20.64 ft (6.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 30.84 ft (9.40 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.51 ft (5.03 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.93 ft (9.73 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Stick 9'2" (2800mm)
Max Cutting Height 31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Digging Depth 22.02 ft (6.71 m)
Max Loading Height 21.79 ft (6.64 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 32.81 ft (10.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.39 ft (5.91 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.93 ft (9.73 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Stick 11'6" (3500mm)
Max Cutting Height 31.93 ft (9.73 m)
Max Digging Depth 24.32 ft (7.41 m)
Max Loading Height 22.25 ft (6.78 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 34.78 ft (10.60 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 21.49 ft (6.55 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 2.4 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.3 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.55 ft (0.47 m)
Height 9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.78 ft (2.98 m)
Length 31.92 ft (9.73 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 12.21 ft (3.72 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.61 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius 9.52 ft (2.90 m)
Weight 52,000.00 lbs (23,586.83 kg)
Width 11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 11.09 ft (3.38 m)

Engine

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration turbocharged
Displacement 402.80 cu in (6,600.72 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3116
Net Power 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 7.00 gal (26.50 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity 74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 121.60 gpm (460.26 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 79.30 gal (300.15 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 3983 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 52,029.10 lbs (23,600.03 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 2.60 gal (9.84 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.2 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar EL240B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 41,140.04 lbs (18,660.83 kg)
Ground Pressure 5.26 psi
Max Travel Speed 2.12 mph (3.41 kph)
Number Of Shoes Per Side 50
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side 8
Shoe Size 31.50 in (80.01 cm)
Track Gauge 8.47 ft (2.58 m)
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