Caterpillar 623E Scraper Specs

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

Introducing the Caterpillar 623E Scraper, a powerful and efficient machine designed for heavy-duty earthmoving and construction tasks. With a heaped bowl capacity of 23.1 cubic yards and a maximum payload of 55,005.4 pounds, this scraper is equipped to handle large amounts of material with ease. Featuring a Caterpillar 3406 engine delivering 365 horsepower, a hydraulic system capable of handling various functions, and a top speed of up to 29.9 mph, the Caterpillar 623E is a reliable and versatile choice for any job site.

Bowl

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Bowl specifications
Heaped Capacity	23.10 cu yd (17.66 cu m)
Max Depth of Cut	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Rated Payload	55,005.40 lbs (24,950.06 kg)
Width of Cut	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Dimensions specifications
Front of Tractor to Front Axle	17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Height - Overall Shipping	140.00 in (355.60 cm)
Height - Scraper Blade Maximum	16.00 in (40.64 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	11.10 ft (3.38 m)
Length - Overall Machine	523.00 in (1,328.42 cm)
Overall Height	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Overall Length	41.40 ft (12.62 m)
Overall Width	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Rear Axle - Rear of Machine	86.00 in (218.44 cm)
Rim Radius	17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Wheel Base	26.20 ft (7.99 m)
Wheelbase	26.20 ft (7.99 m)
Width - Inside of Bowl	116.00 in (294.64 cm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires	120.00 in (304.80 cm)
Width - Overall Machine	140.00 in (355.60 cm)
Width - Rear Tire Center Lines	87.00 in (220.98 cm)
Width - Tractor	117.00 in (297.18 cm)

Elevator

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Elevator specifications
Length - Flights	89.00 in (226.06 cm)
Length - Overall	146.90 in (373.13 cm)
Number of Flights	15
Spacing of Flights	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Width - Flight Face	8.50 in (21.59 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Caterpillar Net Power	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
DIN 70020	378 PS
Displacement	893.00 cu in (14,633.68 cu cm)
EEC 80/1269	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
Gross Power - Gears 1-2	383.00 hp (285.61 kw)
ISO 9249	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
Net Power	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
Net Power - Gears 1-2	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
SAE J1349	361.00 hp (269.20 kw)
Stroke	6.50 in (16.51 cm)
Tractor Engine	3406C

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Hydraulic System specifications
Bowl Cylinder Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Bowl Cylinder Stroke	20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Compensator Settings - Cushion Hitch Circuit	2300 psi
Compensator Settings - Elevator Circuit	5250 psi
Cushion Hitch Circuit	8.60 gpm (32.55 lpm)
Ejector Cylinder Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Ejector Cylinder Stroke	47.80 in (121.41 cm)
Floor Cylinder Bore	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Floor Cylinder Stroke	53.30 in (135.38 cm)
Relief Valve - Implement Circuit	2500 psi
Relief Valve - Steering Circuit	2250 psi
Scraper Circuit	62.20 gpm (235.43 lpm)
Steering Circuit	56.00 gpm (211.96 lpm)
Supplemental Steering Circuit	37.00 gpm (140.05 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	150.60 gal (570.02 l)
Tire Size	29.5-29 34PR (E-2)

Scraper Bowl

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Scraper Bowl specifications
Capacity - Struck	18.00 cu yd (13.76 cu m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	1.40 in (3.56 cm)
Depth of Cut - Maximum	13.00 in (33.02 cm)
Depth of Spread - Maximum	15.00 in (38.10 cm)
Ground Clearance - Maximum	15.30 in (38.86 cm)
Hydraulic Penetration Force	33,750.00 lbs (15,308.76 kg)
Rated Load	55,000.00 lbs (24,947.61 kg)
Scraper Capacity - Heaped	23.00 cu yd (17.58 cu m)
Width - Cut - To Router Bits	11.50 in (29.21 cm)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Crankcase	9.50 gal (35.96 l)
Differential	43.00 gal (162.76 l)
Final Drive - Each	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Tank	160.00 gal (605.60 l)
Hydraulic Reservoir	37.00 gal (140.05 l)
Transmission	19.00 gal (71.92 l)
Wheel Coolant - Each	12.00 gal (45.42 l)

Steering System

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Steering System specifications
Ground-Driven Secondary Steering System	39.90 gpm (151.02 lpm)
Hydraulic Output	52.00 gpm (196.82 lpm)
Steering Angle - Left	85 degrees
Steering Angle - Right	90 degrees
Width - 180 degrees Turn	35.80 ft (10.91 m)

Tractor Engine

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Tractor Engine specifications
Displacement	891.00 cu in (14,600.91 cu cm)
Gross Power	365.00 hp (272.18 kw)
Make	Caterpillar

Transmission

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Transmission specifications
1 Forward	3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
2 Forward	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
3 Forward	7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
4 Forward	9.60 mph (15.45 kph)
5 Forward	12.90 mph (20.76 kph)
6 Forward	17.50 mph (28.16 kph)
7 Forward	23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
8 Forward	31.90 mph (51.34 kph)
Max Speed Forward	29.90 mph (48.12 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	8
Reverse	5.40 mph (8.69 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 623E Scraper Weights specifications
Front Axel - loaded	67,238.80 lbs (30,499.04 kg)
Front Axle	52,050.00 lbs (23,609.51 kg)
Front Axle - empty	48,294.50 lbs (21,906.04 kg)
Front Axle Weight - Loaded	69,985.00 lbs (31,744.70 kg)
Rear Axle	29,200.00 lbs (13,244.91 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	26,005.80 lbs (11,796.05 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	62,066.80 lbs (28,153.06 kg)
Rear Axle - Weight - Loaded	68,760.00 lbs (31,189.05 kg)
Scraper Shipping	29,200.00 lbs (13,244.91 kg)
Total Operating - Loaded	138,745.00 lbs (62,933.75 kg)
Total Shipping	80,231.00 lbs (36,392.21 kg)
Tractor Shipping	52,050.00 lbs (23,609.51 kg)

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