# Caterpillar 345CL for Sale in Bakersfield, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 89537736 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 345CL - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Hours:** 8816 - **Serial number:** PJW01383 - **Location:** Bakersfield, CA ## Description 6 MO/250 HR PT & H WARRANTY, Online Owner's Manual ## Manufacturer specifications ### Boom/Stick 1 - **Boom/Stick 1:** R4.3TB-Reach Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 28.25 ft (8.61 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 24.92 ft (7.6 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 41.08 ft (12.52 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 19.43 ft (5.92 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 12.33 ft (3.76 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 39.08 ft (11.91 m) ### Boom/Stick 2 - **Boom/Stick 2:** R3.9TB--Reach Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 26.92 ft (8.21 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 24.5 ft (7.47 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 39.83 ft (12.14 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.68 ft (5.39 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.92 ft (3.63 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 39.08 ft (11.91 m) ### Boom/Stick 3 - **Boom/Stick 3:** R3.5TB-Reach Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 25.08 ft (7.64 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 24.33 ft (7.42 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 38.42 ft (11.71 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.08 ft (5.21 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.92 ft (3.33 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 38.83 ft (11.84 m) ### Boom/Stick 4 - **Boom/Stick 4:** R2.9TB-Mass Excavation Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 23.58 ft (7.19 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 23.75 ft (7.24 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 37.08 ft (11.3 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 15.75 ft (4.8 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.58 ft (3.53 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 38.92 ft (11.86 m) ### Boom/Stick 5 - **Boom/Stick 5:** R4.3TB-Long Reach Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 29.25 ft (8.92 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 26 ft (7.92 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 42.5 ft (12.95 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 19.58 ft (5.97 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 40.67 ft (12.4 m) ### Boom/Stick 6 - **Boom/Stick 6:** R3.9TB-Long Reach Boom - **Max Digging Depth:** 27.92 ft (8.51 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 25.58 ft (7.8 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 41.33 ft (12.6 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 17.83 ft (5.43 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 11.5 ft (3.51 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 40.75 ft (12.42 m) ### Buckets - **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 4.6 cu yd - **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 2.5 cu yd ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.67 ft (0.51 m) - **Height:** 12.0833 ft (3.68 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Length:** 40.6667 ft (12.4 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 14.33 ft (4.37 m) - **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 4.33 ft (1.32 m) - **Shipping Height:** 12.37 ft (3.77 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 12.33 ft (3.76 m) - **Weight:** 99150 lbs (44973.74 kg) - **Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 11.42 ft (3.48 m) ### Drive - **Maximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage:** 75920 lbs (34436.78 kg) - **Maximum Travel Speed:** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph) ### Engine - **Bore:** 5.1 in (12.95 cm) - **Cylinders:** 6 - **Displacement:** 763 cu in (12503.36 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C13 - **Engine Model:** C13 ACERT - **Engine Model:** Cat C13 ACERT - **Net Flywheel Power:** 345 hp (257.27 kw) - **Net Power:** 325 hp (242.36 kw) - **Net Power:** 345 hp (257.27 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 345 hp (257.27 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 345 hp (257.27 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 345 hp (257.27 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm - **Stroke:** 6.2 in (15.75 cm) ### General Specifications - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2005):** 111350 lbs (50507.57 kg) - **Bore (since 2006):** 5.1 in (12.95 cm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2006):** 2 - 4 cu yd (2 - 3 cu m) - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 2005):** 325 hp (242.36 kw) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 736 cu in (12060.91 cu cm) - **Engine Model (since 2006):** C15 ACERT - **Extended (since 2006):** 114 in (289.56 cm) - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 321 hp (239.37 kw) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2006):** 186 US gal (705 L) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2006):** 8730 sq in (5.63 sq m) - **Height (since 2005):** 147 in (373.38 cm) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2006):** 150 US gal (570 L) - **Length (since 2005):** 466 in (1183.64 cm) - **Lift Capacity (since 2005):** 44320 lbs (20103.24 kg) - **Max. Reach (since 2005):** 461 in (1170.94 cm) - **Maximum Drawbar Pull (since 2006):** 74380 lbf (331 kN) - **Maximum Travel (since 2006):** Two Speed Travel - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - High (since 2006):** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2006):** 2.2 mph (3.54 kph) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2006):** 6 - **Operating Weight (since 2006):** 102960 lbs (46701.93 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2006):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2005):** ELS(FG) GCL(VG) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2005):** LYS(FG) GPH(VG) FPC(VG) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 287 in (728.98 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 295 in (749.3 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 294 in (746.76 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 309 in (784.86 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 261 in (662.94 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 268 in (680.72 cm) - 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**Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 476 in (1209.04 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 459 in (1165.86 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 494 in (1254.76 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 422 in (1071.88 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 440 in (1117.6 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 509 in (1292.86 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 475 in (1206.5 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 465 in (1181.1 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 493 in (1252.22 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 507 in (1287.78 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 460 in (1168.4 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 477 in (1211.58 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 444 in (1127.76 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 424 in (1076.96 cm) - 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**Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 258 in (655.32 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 278 in (706.12 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 344 in (873.76 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 271 in (688.34 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 310 in (787.4 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 289 in (734.06 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 322 in (817.88 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 252 in (640.08 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 272 in (690.88 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 339 in (861.06 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 290 in (736.6 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 274 in (695.96 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 312 in (792.48 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 253 in (642.62 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 277 in (703.58 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 359 in (911.86 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 367 in (932.18 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 366 in (929.64 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 380 in (965.2 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 340 in (863.6 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 348 in (883.92 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 385 in (977.9 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 365 in (927.1 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 373 in (947.42 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 371 in (942.34 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 386 in (980.44 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 346 in (878.84 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 354 in (899.16 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 391 in (993.14 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 418 in (1061.72 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 424 in (1076.96 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 425 in (1079.5 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 437 in (1109.98 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 403 in (1023.62 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 410 in (1041.4 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 404 in (1026.16 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 430 in (1092.2 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 431 in (1094.74 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 443 in (1125.22 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 408 in (1036.32 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 416 in (1056.64 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 448 in (1137.92 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 426 in (1082.04 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 417 in (1059.18 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 433 in (1099.82 cm) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 1800 rpm - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2006):** 5080 psi (35000 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2006):** 596 psi (4110 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2006):** 4550 psi (31400 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2006):** 5080 psi (35000 kPa) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 130 in (330.2 cm) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 126 in (320.04 cm) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 132 in (335.28 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 116 in (294.64 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 131 in (332.74 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 143 in (363.22 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 139 in (353.06 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 144 in (365.76 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 19 in (48.26 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 29 in (73.66 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 52 in (132.08 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 58 in (147.32 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 148 in (375.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 211 in (535.94 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 454 in (1153.16 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 466 in (1183.64 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 455 in (1155.7 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2006):** 469 in (1191.26 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 155 in (393.7 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 140 in (355.6 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 156 in (396.24 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 143 in (363.22 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 157 in (398.78 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2006):** 147 in (373.38 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2006):** 171 in (434.34 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2006):** 108 in (274.32 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2006):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Sourcing (since 2006):** Japan - **Stick (since 2006):** 114 in (289.56 cm) - **Stick (since 2006):** 119 in (302.26 cm) - **Stick (since 2006):** 132 in (335.28 cm) - **Stick (since 2006):** 98 in (248.92 cm) - **Stroke (since 2006):** 6.2 in (15.75 cm) - **Track Gauge (since 2005):** 94 in (238.76 cm) - **Track Shoe Width (since 2006):** 30 in (76.2 cm) - **Width (since 2005):** 118 in (299.72 cm) - **Years Built (since 2005):** 2,005 - 2,008 ### Hydraulic System - **Boom Cylinder - Bore:** 6.3 in (16 cm) - **Boom Cylinder - Stroke:** 62 in (157.48 cm) - **Main Normal Relief Pressure:** 5080 psi - **Main System - Maximum Flow - Total:** 190 gpm (719.15 lpm) - **Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift:** 5511 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal:** 5080 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Swing:** 4550 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Travel:** 5080 psi - **Pilot System - Maximum Flow:** 11 gpm (41.64 lpm) - **Pilot System - Maximum Pressure:** 596 psi - **Stick Cylinder - Bore:** 7.5 in (19.05 cm) - **Stick Cylinder - Stroke - For Long Reach And Reach Fronts:** 70 in (177.8 cm) - **Stick Cylinder - Stroke - For Mass Excavation Fronts:** 69.2 in (175.77 cm) - **Tb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore:** 6.3 in (16 cm) - **Tb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke:** 53.4 in (135.64 cm) - **Ub Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore:** 6.7 in (17.02 cm) - **Ub Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke:** 55 in (139.7 cm) ### Operating Specifications - **Bucket Digging Force - Normal:** 39300 lbs (17826.2 kg) - **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 5 cu yd - **Maximum Digging Depth:** 29.3 ft (8.93 m) - **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 42.5 ft (12.95 m) - **Nominal Bucket Weight:** 3880 lbs (1759.94 kg) ### Operational - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 16 gal (60.56 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 11 gal (41.64 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 186 gal (704.01 l) - **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 190 gpm (719.15 lpm) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 150 gal (567.75 l) - **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 5080 psi - **Operating Weight:** 99150 lbs (44973.74 kg) - **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 16 gal (60.56 l) - **Engine Oil:** 11 gal (41.64 l) - **Final Drive - Each:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 186 gal (704.01 l) - **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 150 gal (567.75 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 64 gal (242.24 l) - **Swing Drive - Each:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) ### Sound Performance - **Performance:** ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 Meets OSHA and MSHA Requirements ### Standards - **Brakes:** SAE J1026 APR90 - **Cab/Fogs:** SAE J1356 FEB 88 and ISO 10262-1998 ### Swing Mechanism - **Swing Speed:** 8.6 rpm - **Swing Torque:** 109560 lbs ft (148541.45 nm) ### Track - **Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side:** 2 - **Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 52 - **Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 9 ### Undercarriage - **Drawbar Pull:** 75920 lbs (34436.78 kg) - **Max Travel Speed:** 2.7 mph (4.35 kph) - **Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side:** 2 - **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 52 - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 9 - **Shoe Size:** 30 in (76.2 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 9 ft (2.74 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 99150 lbs (44973.74 kg) - **Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage:** 99150 lbs (44973.74 kg) - **Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage:** 99150 lbs (44973.74 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 345C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 345C series, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, trenching, and material handling applications. As a large crawler excavator, it is commonly used in construction, mining, quarrying, and infrastructure projects where high digging force, reach, and stability are required. The 345C L features a long undercarriage configuration for improved balance and ground contact during demanding operations. It is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. The model is recognized for its use in large-scale excavation and site preparation work. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 345CL](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)