Caterpillar 623B Scraper Specs

Category: Scrapers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 623B ➔

The Caterpillar 623B is a self-loading elevating scraper used in earthmoving and site preparation applications. Part of Caterpillar's 623 series, the 623B is designed for loading, hauling, and spreading material in medium to large-scale grading and excavation work. It typically features a twin-engine scraper configuration with a front tractor and rear scraper bowl, providing efficient material handling across job sites. The machine is commonly used in road construction, land development, and mass excavation. The Caterpillar 623B is recognized for its scraper bowl capacity, mobility, and suitability for moving loose soil, gravel, and similar materials.

Bowl

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Bowl specifications
Heaped Capacity	22 cu yd
Max Depth Of Cut	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Rated Payload	50,000.90 lbs (22,680.05 kg)
Width Of Cut	10.40 ft (3.17 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Dimensions specifications
Height	12.42 ft (3.78 m)
Length	41.08 ft (12.52 m)
Overall Height	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Overall Length	41.08 ft (12.52 m)
Overall Width	11.65 ft (3.55 m)
Weight	75,000.00 lbs (34,019.47 kg)
Wheelbase	26.15 ft (7.97 m)
Width	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Elevator

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Elevator specifications
Number Of Flights	15

Operational

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	135.00 gal (510.98 l)
Tire Size	29.5x29 28PR

Tractor Engine

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Tractor Engine specifications
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Gross Power	329.90 hp (246.01 kw)
Make	Caterpillar
Net Power	330.00 hp (246.09 kw)
Power Measured @	1900 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward	29.90 mph (48.12 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8

Weights

Caterpillar 623B Scraper Weights specifications
Front Axel - Loaded	66,078.50 lbs (29,972.74 kg)
Front Axle - Empty	49209.4 %
Rear Axle - Empty	23157.4 %
Rear Axle - Loaded	56289.1 %
Total Operating - Empty	72,366.80 lbs (32,825.07 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	122,367.60 lbs (55,505.08 kg)

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