# 1997 Caterpillar 330BL for Sale in Madera, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $39,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 80950273 - **Year:** 1997 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 330BL - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Stock number:** 0787 - **Location:** Madera, CA ## Description Cat 330BL, Balderson Q/C,, Balderson Hyd Thumb,, CAT 3306DI T,, 33.5" Tracks,, 36" Bucket, ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **enginemodel:** 3306 - **quickattach:** Yes - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **thumb:** Yes - **thumbtype:** Hydraulic ## Manufacturer specifications ### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 - **Max Cutting Height:** 35.4 ft (10.79 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 26.6 ft (8.11 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 25 ft (7.62 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 38.2 ft (11.64 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 23.8 ft (7.25 m) - **Shipping Height of Unit:** 11.9 ft (3.63 m) - **Shipping Length of Unit:** 36.4 ft (11.09 m) ### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 - **Max Cutting Height:** 34.3 ft (10.45 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 24.6 ft (7.5 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 24 ft (7.32 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 36.2 ft (11.03 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 21.5 ft (6.55 m) - **Shipping Height of Unit:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m) - **Shipping Length of Unit:** 36.2 ft (11.03 m) ### Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 - **Max Cutting Height:** 33.4 ft (10.18 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 21.7 ft (6.61 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 22 ft (6.71 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 33.5 ft (10.21 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 19.4 ft (5.91 m) - **Shipping Height of Unit:** 11.7 ft (3.57 m) - **Shipping Length of Unit:** 35.4 ft (10.79 m) ### Bucket - **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 2.8 cu yd (2.14 cu m) - **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 1.7 cu yd (1.3 cu m) - **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 2 cu yd (1.53 cu m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.7 ft (0.52 m) - **Height - Top of Cab:** 10.4 ft (3.17 m) - **Length of Track on Ground:** 13.3 ft (4.05 m) - **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 4.2 ft (1.28 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m) - **Width to Outside of Tracks:** 11 ft (3.35 m) ### DRIVE SYSTEM - **Maximum Drawbar Pull:** 60250 lbs (27328.97 kg) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged and Aftercooled - **Bore:** 4.8 in (12.19 cm) - **Displacement:** 640 cu in (10487.74 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** Cat 3306TA - **Gross Power:** 236 hp (175.99 kw) - **Net Power:** 222 hp (165.55 kw) - **Net Power - EEC 80/1269:** 222 hp (165.55 kw) - **Net Power - ISO 9249:** 222 hp (165.55 kw) - **Net Power - SAE J1349:** 222 hp (165.55 kw) - **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm - **Stroke:** 6 in (15.24 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Boom Cylinder - Bore:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm) - **Boom Cylinder - Stroke:** 56.7 in (144.02 cm) - **Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x):** 63.4 gpm (239.97 lpm) - **Maximum Pressure - Equipment:** 4980 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Swing:** 4330 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Travel:** 4980 psi ### Operating Specifications - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 50 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 11.9 gal (45.04 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 8 gal (30.28 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 148 gal (560.18 l) - **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 126.9 gpm (480.32 lpm) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 105.7 gal (400.07 l) - **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 4980 psi - **Operating Voltage:** 24 volts - **Operating Weight:** 74300 lbs (33701.95 kg) - **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 4 gal (15.14 l) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 11.9 gal (45.04 l) - **Engine Oil:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l) - **Final Drive - Each:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 145 gal (548.83 l) - **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 106 gal (401.21 l) - **Swing Drive:** 4 gal (15.14 l) ### Undercarriage - **Drawbar Pull:** 60250 lbs (27328.97 kg) - **Max Travel Speed:** 2.9 mph (4.67 kph) - **Shoe Size:** 29.6 in (75.18 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage:** 76412.2 lbs (34660.03 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 330B L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 330B series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, loading, and site preparation applications. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides improved stability and support for digging and lifting operations. The 330B L is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic control system, and a reinforced boom and stick assembly for demanding construction and excavation work. It is commonly used in road building, utility work, quarry support, and large-scale material handling. The model is recognized for its operating balance, service access, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. ## Photos ![1997 Caterpillar 330BL](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10008455590&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=s4L%2fBLeAPdHXQjmYkrTYurXqC1oHqJ81) ![1997 Caterpillar 330BL photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10008454896&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=Ma%2fmZMoHLe3JkrOdQA%2b1psnIZrQcs0IB) ![1997 Caterpillar 330BL photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10008454912&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=Ma%2fmZMoHLe0PnIjhDaszoqgrWtmC%2b%2b1j) ![1997 Caterpillar 330BL photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10008454735&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=Ma%2fmZMoHLe3r8OfaaePf2hjbNk4z052n) ![1997 Caterpillar 330BL photo 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