Caterpillar 5230 ME Mini Excavator Specs

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

Dimensions

Caterpillar 5230 ME Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Height - Top of Cab	24.50 ft (7.47 m)
Length of Track on Ground	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Tail Swing Radius	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	20.70 ft (6.31 m)

Engine

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

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 5230 ME Mini Excavator Operating Specifications 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 (316,545.86 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 5230 ME Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	340,875.00 lbs (154,591.84 kg)
Max Travel Speed	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)
Shoe Size	51.20 in (130.05 cm)
Track Gauge	17.10 ft (5.21 m)

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Caterpillar 5230 ME Mini Excavator Specs

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