# 2000 Caterpillar 345B for Sale in Australia, Aus **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89409904 - **Year:** 2000 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 345B - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Hours:** 27003 - **Serial number:** 8KW00256 - **Location:** Australia, Aus - **Auction starts:** 2026-11-25 ## Description Air Conditioner, 3400 mm Stick, Auxiliary Hydraulic Plumbing, 745 mm Triple Grouser Track Shoes, Hydraulic Quick Coupler, 1530 mm Digging Bucket, Safety Rails Deficiency(s) Noted ## Manufacturer specifications ### Boom/Stick 1 - **Boom/Stick 1:** reach boom w/ stick 3900mm - **Max Cutting Height:** 35.5 ft (10.82 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 27.17 ft (8.28 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 6.96 ft (2.12 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 40.03 ft (12.2 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 21.4 ft (6.52 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.42 ft (3.48 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 38.49 ft (11.73 m) ### Boom/Stick 2 - **Boom/Stick 2:** reach boom w/ stick 3350mm - **Max Cutting Height:** 35.37 ft (10.78 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 25.04 ft (7.63 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 9.13 ft (2.78 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 38.26 ft (11.66 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 21.53 ft (6.56 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.42 ft (3.48 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 38.49 ft (11.73 m) ### Boom/Stick 3 - **Boom/Stick 3:** reach boom w/ stick 2900mm - **Max Cutting Height:** 34.78 ft (10.6 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 23.73 ft (7.23 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 10.44 ft (3.18 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 37.05 ft (11.29 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 18.8 ft (5.73 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.42 ft (3.48 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 38.49 ft (11.73 m) ### Boom/Stick 4 - **Boom/Stick 4:** mass boom w/ stick 3000mm - **Max Cutting Height:** 33.7 ft (10.27 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 23.23 ft (7.08 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 9.16 ft (2.79 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 36.16 ft (11.02 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 18.48 ft (5.63 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 12.08 ft (3.68 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 37.34 ft (11.38 m) ### Boom/Stick 5 - **Boom/Stick 5:** mass bomo w/ stick 2500mm - **Max Cutting Height:** 33.34 ft (10.16 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 21.92 ft (6.68 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 10.47 ft (3.19 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 34.98 ft (10.66 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 16.38 ft (4.99 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 12.08 ft (3.68 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 37.34 ft (11.38 m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.68 ft (0.51 m) - **Height:** 12.3333 ft (3.76 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.44 ft (3.18 m) - **Length:** 33.6667 ft (10.26 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 13.23 ft (4.03 m) - **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 4.24 ft (1.29 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 11.85 ft (3.61 m) - **Weight:** 97100 lbs (44043.87 kg) - **Width:** 10.8333 ft (3.3 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 10.96 ft (3.34 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 628.6 cu in (10300.93 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3176CATAAC - **Gross Power:** 290 hp (216.26 kw) ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 158.6 gal (600.3 l) - **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 169.1 gpm (640.04 lpm) - **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 4980 psi - **Operating Weight:** 94798.8 lbs (43000.07 kg) ### Undercarriage - **Drawbar Pull:** 72400 lbs (32840.13 kg) - **Max Travel Speed:** 2.74 mph (4.41 kph) - **Shoe Size:** 23.63 in (60.02 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 8.99 ft (2.74 m) ## About this model The Caterpillar 345B is a large hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 345 series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, loading, and material handling applications. It is commonly used in construction, mining, quarrying, and site development where high digging force and reach are required. The 345B typically features a crawler undercarriage, a reinforced boom and stick, and a diesel engine matched to hydraulic performance for demanding cycle work. As an excavator, it is built for stability, productivity, and durability in large-scale operations. Configuration, operating weight, and engine specifications may vary by market and production year. ## Photos ![2000 Caterpillar 345B](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/d03aa123-577c-4372-97a3-3d5268b37e0a-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/ceb03b0c-8b14-47ac-afd0-531f395601fb-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/0138f95a-a4df-49f8-985b-2c90edd8cfdd-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/3d45d54e-ec86-4b84-a259-b8c3a6030fea-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/a1702d0b-0c21-41a1-b094-e7293b128e79-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/12a921ae-f9ba-454a-b5bb-d080e5768ced-hr.jpg) ![2000 Caterpillar 345B photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22730/241/61e9ea41-50b9-4859-b631-d75c37a785ba-hr.jpg)