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345C L Hydraulic Excavator ® Cat ® C13 Diesel Engine with ACERT™ Technology Net Power (ISO 9249) at 1800 rpm 239 kW/325 hp Operating Weight 48 800 to 52 300 kg Maximum Travel Speed 4.4 km/h Maximum Reach 11.7 m Maximum Digging Depth 7.5 m[...]
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2 Electronic Control System ADEM™ A4 maximizes fuel efficiency and performance by maintaining the optimum balance between engine speed and hydraulic demand. pg. 7 Operator Station An all-new cab provides improved visibility and comfort. The new monitor is a full-color graphical display with enhanced functionality to provide simple, comprehensive [...]
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3 Extreme Service Undercarriage attachment includes next size larger components for increased stability and extra rugged reliability in severe applications. pg. 8 Booms, Sticks and Linkage Caterpillar excavator booms and sticks are built for performance and long service life. Two types of booms and four sticks are available, offering a range of con[...]
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4 Environmentally Responsible Design Caterpillar machines not only help you build a better world, they help maintain and pr eserve the fragile envir onment. Outstanding performance. Many features designed to provide outstanding performance which can mean more work done in a day, less fuel consumption and minimal impact on our environment. Emissions[...]
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5 Hydraulics Cat hydraulics deliver power and pr ecise contr ol to keep material moving. Pilot System. The hydraulic pilot system controls the front linkage, swing and travel operations. Component Layout. The 345C L hydraulic system and component locations have has been designed to provide a high level of overall system efficiency. Hydraulic Cross-[...]
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6 Cab Design. The workstation is spacious, quiet and comfortable, assuring high productivity during a long work day. The air conditioner and attachment switches are conveniently located on the right-hand wall, and the key switch and throttle dial are on the right-hand console. The monitor is easy to see and maximizes visibility. Seat. A new optiona[...]
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7 Electronic Control System Manages the engine and hydraulics for maximum performance. Monitor Display Screen. The monitor is a full color 400x234 pixels Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) graphic display. The Master Caution Lamp blinks ON and OFF when one of the critical conditions below occurs: Engine oil pressure low Coolant temperature high ?[...]
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8 8 Undercarriage Durable under carriage absorbs str esses and pr ovides excellent stability . Travel Motors. Two-speed axial piston hydraulic motors provide the 345C L drive power and speed selection which is automatic when the high-speed position is selected. This enables the machine to automatically change between computer-controlled high and lo[...]
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9 SmartBoom TM Reduces str ess and vibrations transmitted to the machine. Rock Scraping. Scraping rock and finishing work is easy and fast. SmartBoom simplifies the task and allows the operator to fully concentrate on stick and bucket, while boom freely goes up and down without using pump flow. Hammer Work. It has never been this productive and ope[...]
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10 Complete Customer Support Cat dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs. Machine Selection. Make detailed comparisons of the machines you are considering before you buy. What are the job requirements, machine attach- ments and operating hours? What production is needed? Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations. Purchase. Consid[...]
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11 Booms, Sticks and Linkage Designed for flexibility , high pr oductivity , and efficiency in a variety of applications. Front Linkage Attachments. Select the right combination of front linkage with your Cat dealer to ensure high productivity from the very start of your job. Two types of booms and four sticks are available, offering a range of con[...]
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12 5 4 13 10 11 12 16 18 17 14 15 123 Other buckets and teeth are available from Caterpillar for use in quarry, high abrasion, and special applications. Ask your dealer representative to recommend the optimum solution for your material and operation. 5 Ripper. The Caterpillar TR-series rippers are available for use with CW-series quick couplers, or[...]
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NN NN NN NN NN NN NN N N N NN NN N NN × × × × × × × × × × × × ×× × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × mm kg m 3 % 8290 7510 7600 7120 M2.5UB M3.0UB R2.9TB R3.4TB × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × 7710 6900 7140 6610 13 3000 2500 3350 2900 3000 2500 3350 2900 T R-55 MP30 MP40 VHC-5[...]
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14 M2.5UB M3.0UB R2.9TB R3.4TB mm 2500 3000 2900 3350 kg 2900 2900 2200 2100 m 3 2.6 2.6 2.2 2.0 mm 1450/R 1450/R 1500/EX 1380/EX kg 50 420 50 600 49 000 48 800 kg 51 360 51 540 49 940 49 740 kg 52 110 52 290 50 690 50 490 bar 0.89 0.89 0.87 0.86 kg 2230 2410 2125 2117 kg 4600 4080 kg 804 kg 12 260 kg 17 800 kg 9040 ME boom 6550 mm Reach boom 6900 [...]
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15 Service Refill Capacities Liters Fuel Tank 705 Cooling System 61 Engine Oil 42 Swing Drive (each) 10 Final Drive (each) 15 Hydraulic system (including tank) 570 Hydraulic tank 243 Drive Maximum Travel Speed 4.4 km/h Maximum Drawbar Pull 338 kN Dimensions All dimensions are approximate. mm A Shipping height (with bucket) Mass Excavation boom 6550[...]
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16 M2.5UB M3.0UB mm 2500 3000 mm -6610 -7110 mm 10 756 11 220 mm 10 409 10 601 mm 6729 6922 mm 3280 2804 mm -6439 -7026 mm -3924 -4362 m 3 2.6 2.6 mm 1936 1936 kN 273 258 kN 258 233 345C L Hydraulic Excavator specifications W orking Ranges Mass Excavation (ME) boom configuration (6550 mm) Stick Length A Maximum Digging Depth B Maximum Reach at Grou[...]
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17 Load Point Height Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side Load at Maximum Reach * Limited by hydraulic rather than tipping load. The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity ratings standard ISO/DIS 10567, they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity. Weight of all lifting acces[...]
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18 345C L Hydraulic Excavator specifications Standard Equipment Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics. Electrical Alternator – 75 amp Lights working Boom, both side Cab interior Cab mounted, two Frame mounted Signal/warning horn Engine/Power Train Automatic engine speed control Automatic swing parking brake Au[...]
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19 345C L Hydraulic Excavator specifications Front Linkage Bucket linkages TB-family for TB sticks (available with or without lifting eye) UB-family for UB sticks (available with or without lifting eye) Buckets – see chart pg.13 Booms (with two working lights) Mass excavation – 6550 mm Reach – 6900 mm Sticks For mass boom – M2.5UB – M2.5U[...]
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® HEHH3113-1 (04/2007) hr 345C L Hydraulic Excavator For more complete information on Cat products, dealer services, and industry solutions, visit us on the web at www.cat.com Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Caterpillar dealer for available op[...]