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Engine
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
339 HP 253 kW	339 HP 253 kW	-
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
343 HP 256 kW	343 HP 256 kW	-
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
316 HP 236 kW	321 HP 239 kW	-
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C13 Cat C13
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.	Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III. Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.	Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III. Cat engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, and China Nonroad Stage III.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.	The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1287 ft-lb 1745 N·m	1316 ft-lb 1785 N·m	-
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1375 lb/ft 1864 N·m	1313 lb/ft 1781 N·m	-
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1388 lb/ft 1882 N·m	1327 lb/ft 1799 N·m	-
Displacement
9.3 L 9.3 L	9.3 L 9.3 L	12.5 L 12.5 L
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.	Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.	Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer
Weights
Operating Weight
54858 lb 24890 kg	51124 lb 23196 kg	66877 lb 30344 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression,and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression,and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.	Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.	? Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? (7.1 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE. ? Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m? (7.1 yd?) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h	4.2 mile/h 6.7 km/h	4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h 13.4 km/h	8.4 mile/h 13.5 km/h	8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h
Forward - 3
15 mile/h 24.1 km/h	15 mile/h 24.2 km/h	14.6 mile/h 23.5 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.	Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.	Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h	4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h	4.8 mile/h 7.8 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h	9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h	9.4 mile/h 15.2 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h	16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h	16.7 mile/h 26.9 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Sound
Note (1)
For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.	For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.	For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (2)
*European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. *European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.	*European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. *European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.	*European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? *European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108 108	108 108	109 109
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)	69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)	109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)	112 dB(A) 112 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76 76	76 76	78 78
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)	70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.	Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.	-
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
44072 lb 196 kN	38999 lb 174 kN	51008 lb 227 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.	For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.	For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.	Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.	Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
17505 kg 35582 lb	15981 kg 35244 lb	20965 kg 46208 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
35919 lb 16297 kg	32727 lb 14849 kg	43432 lb 19706 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US) 66 l	17.4 gal (US) 66 l	13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US) 23 l	6.1 gal (US) 23 l	9.8 gal (US) 37 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US) 26 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l	-
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US) 57 l	15.1 gal (US) 57 l	22.2 gal (US) 84 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US) 57 l	15.1 gal (US) 57 l	22.4 gal (US) 84 l
Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US) 303 l	80.1 gal (US) 303 l	112.5 gal (US) 426 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US) 114 l	30.1 gal (US) 114 l	40.4 gal (US) 153 l
Transmission
15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l	15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l	20.3 gal (US) 77 l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi 31000 kPa	4496 psi 31000 kPa	4975 psi 34300 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
99 gal/min 373 l/min	99 gal/min 373 l/min	119 gal/min 449 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 seconds 10.7 seconds	10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds	-
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft 2458 mm	8.1 ft 2458 mm	8.9 ft 2661 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm	5.1 ft 1775 mm	6.3 ft 1900 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft 424 mm	1.4 ft 424 mm	1.5 ft 456 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft 3531 mm	11.8 ft 3531 mm	12.5 ft 3764 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft 2850 mm	9.5 ft 2850 mm	10.1 ft 3064 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft 3593 mm	11.1 ft 3593 mm	12.7 ft 3829 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.6 ft 782 mm	2.6 ft 782 mm	2.2 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.9 ft 4804 mm	15.9 ft 4804 mm	15.7 ft 4775 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.8 ft 4183 mm	13.8 ft 4183 mm	13.6 ft 4125 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.6 ft 8069 mm	26.6 ft 8069 mm	27.5 ft 8355 mm
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm	8 ft 2440 mm
Wheel Base
11.8 ft 3550 mm	11.8 ft 3550 mm	12.6 ft 3800 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees 71 degrees	71 degrees 71 degrees	61 degrees 61 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm	10.9 ft 3260 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees	49 degrees 49 degrees	50 degrees 50 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees 37 degrees	37 degrees 37 degrees	40 degrees 40 degrees
Dimensions
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.	All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.	All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm	5.1 ft 1775 mm	6.3 ft 1900 mm
Ground Clearance
420 mm 1.4 ft	424 mm 1.4 ft	456 mm 1.5 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3527 mm 11.7 ft	3531 mm 11.8 ft	3764 mm 12.5 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2846 mm 9.4 ft	2850 mm 9.5 ft	3064 mm 10.1 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3589 mm 11 ft	3593 mm 11.1 ft	3829 mm 12.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft 682 mm	2 ft 635 mm	2.2 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4464 mm 14.7 ft	4245 mm 13.11 ft	4554 mm 14.11 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3843 mm 12.7 ft	3687 mm 12.1 ft	3881 mm 12.8 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7731 mm 25.5 ft	7399 mm 24.4 ft	8155 mm 26.1 ft
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm	8 ft 2440 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm 11.8 ft	3550 mm 11.8 ft	3800 mm 12.6 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees 56 degrees	62 degrees 62 degrees	61 degrees 61 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm	10.9 ft 3260 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8 ft 2458 mm	7.7 ft 2290 mm	2661 mm 2661 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees	50 degrees 50 degrees	50 degrees 50 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees 39 degrees	40 degrees 40 degrees	40 degrees 40 degrees
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³ 2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³	2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³	4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³ 4.0-14.5 m³ 5.25-19 yd³

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