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Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Long Stick
22 lb 10 kg	18 lb 8 kg	18 lb 8 kg
Steel Tracks
110 lb 50 kg	126 lb 57 kg	110 lb 50 kg
Expandable Undercarriage
Standard Standard	282 lb 128 kg	271 lb 123 kg
Heavy Counterweight
148 lb 67 kg	-	-
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed
9.8 r/min 9.8 r/min	9.8 r/min 9.8 r/min	9.8 r/min 9.8 r/min
Sound
Note
European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”	European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”	European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)
93 dB(A) 93 dB(A)	93 dB(A) 93 dB(A)	93 dB(A) 93 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
-	73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)	73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Stick - Long
1865.9 lbf 8.3 kN	1616.4 lbf 7.2 kN	2203.1 lbf 9.8 kN
Operating Pressure - Equipment
3553.4 psi 245 bar	3089.3 psi 213 bar	3553.4 psi 245 bar
Type
Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553.4 psi 245 bar	3089.3 psi 213 bar	3553.4 psi 245 bar
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
2135.7 lbf 9.5 kN	1843.4 lbf 8.2 kN	2540.3 lbf 11.3 kN
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553.4 psi 245 bar	3089.3 psi 213 bar	3553.4 psi 245 bar
Digging Force - Bucket
3641.9 lbf 16.2 kN	3169.8 lbf 14.1 kN	4406.3 lbf 19.6 kN
Operating Pressure - Swing
2132.1 psi 147 bar	1493.9 psi 103 bar	2132.1 psi 147 bar
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
17.4 gal/min 66 l/min	17.4 gal/min 66 l/min	17.4 gal/min 66 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
3.7 gal/min 14 l/min	3.7 gal/min 14 l/min	3.7 gal/min 14 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
8.7 gal/min 33 l/min	8.7 gal/min 33 l/min	8.7 gal/min 33 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553.4 psi 245 bar	3089.3 psi 213 bar	3553.4 psi 245 bar
Blade
Height
8.9 in 225 mm	8.9 in 225 mm	8.9 in 225 mm
Note
Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)	Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)	Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in) Expanded – 1300 mm (51 in)
Width*
39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm
Certification - Cab
Top Guard
-	ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)	-
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
-	ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997	-
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
-	ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008	-
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Track Width - Expanded
51.18 in 1300 mm	51.18 in 1300 mm	51.18 in 1300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
5.5 in 140 mm	6.1 in 155 mm	5.9 in 150 mm
Vertical Wall
70.9 in 1800 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm	72.8 in 1850 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
96.5 in 2450 mm	96.5 in 2450 mm	100.8 in 2560 mm
Tail Swing
25.6 in 650 mm	39.2 in 995 mm	39.2 in 995 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
153.5 in 3900 mm	146.9 in 3730 mm	149.6 in 3800 mm
Boom Swing - Left
65 ° 65 °	65 ° 65 °	65 ° 65 °
Maximum Blade Depth
10.4 in 265 mm	10.2 in 260 mm	10.4 in 265 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.4 in 442 mm	17.5 in 445 mm	17.4 in 442 mm
Boom In Reach
64.2 in 1630 mm	57.5 in 1460 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
9.1 in 230 mm	9.1 in 230 mm	9.1 in 230 mm
Dig Depth
92.5 in 2350 mm	92.1 in 2340 mm	93.3 in 2370 mm
Track Width - Retracted
39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
42.9 in 1090 mm	42.9 in 1090 mm	42.1 in 1070 mm
Note
Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Overall Shipping Length*
142.5 in 3620 mm	142.5 in 3620 mm	146.5 in 3720 mm
O/A Shipping Height
90.6 in 2300 mm	90.9 in 2310 mm	90.6 in 2300 mm
Boom Swing - Right
50 ° 50 °	50 ° 50 °	50 ° 50 °
O/A Undercarriage Length
62.6 in 1590 mm	57.5 in 1460 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm
Maximum Dig Height
135 in 3430 mm	135 in 3430 mm	139.8 in 3550 mm
Maximum Reach
156.3 in 3970 mm	149.6 in 3800 mm	152.4 in 3870 mm
Stick Length
37.8 in 960 mm	37.8 in 960 mm	37.8 in 960 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.6 in 270 mm	10.8 in 275 mm	10.6 in 270 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
1 gal (US) 3.9 l	1 gal (US) 3.9 l	1 gal (US) 3.9 l
Engine Oil
1.2 gal (US) 4.4 l	1.2 gal (US) 4.4 l	1.2 gal (US) 4.4 l
Hydraulic Tank
4.8 gal (US) 18 l	4.8 gal (US) 18 l	4.8 gal (US) 18 l
Hydraulic System
6.9 gal (US) 26 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Fuel Tank
5.8 gal (US) 22 l	5.8 gal (US) 22 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Weights
Operating Weight
4222 lb 1915 kg	4317 lb 1958 kg	4473 lb 2029 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***
-	-	4409 lb 2000 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
3946 lb 1790 kg	-	3803 lb 1725 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
4222 lb 1915 kg	-	4211 lb 1905 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight***
4167 lb 1890 kg	4244 lb 1925 kg	-
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
-	3891 lb 1765 kg	4075 lb 1848 kg
Note (1)
Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.	Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank.	Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, fixed undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
-	4317 lb 1958 kg	4473 lb 2029 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***
-	-	4145 lb 1880 kg
Note (2)
Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (3)
*CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. *CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.	*CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. *CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.	*CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. *CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.
Certification - Cab and Canopy
Top Guard
-	-	ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
-	-	ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
-	-	ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
Dimensions - Long Stick
Dig Depth
100 in 2540 mm	100 in 2540 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm
Track Width - Expanded
51.18 in 1300 mm	51.18 in 1300 mm	51.18 in 1300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage
5.5 in 140 mm	6.1 in 155 mm	5.9 in 150 mm
Vertical Wall
74.4 in 1890 mm	74.4 in 1890 mm	76.4 in 1940 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
98.8 in 2510 mm	98.8 in 2510 mm	103.9 in 2640 mm
Tail Swing
25.6 in 650 mm	39.2 in 995 mm	39.2 in 995 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
159.8 in 4060 mm	153.1 in 3890 mm	155.9 in 3960 mm
Boom Swing - Left
65 ° 65 °	65 ° 65 °	65 ° 65 °
Maximum Blade Depth
10.4 in 265 mm	10.2 in 260 mm	10.4 in 265 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
17.4 in 442 mm	17.5 in 445 mm	17.4 in 442 mm
Boom In Reach
63.8 in 1620 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
9.1 in 230 mm	9.1 in 230 mm	9.1 in 230 mm
Track Width - Retracted
39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm	39 in 990 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
40.9 in 1040 mm	40.9 in 1040 mm	40.2 in 1020 mm
Note
Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height
90.6 in 2300 mm	90.9 in 2310 mm	90.6 in 2300 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
141.3 in 3590 mm	152 in 3860 mm	146.1 in 3710 mm
Boom Swing - Right
50 ° 50 °	50 ° 50 °	50 ° 50 °
O/A Undercarriage Length
62.6 in 1590 mm	57.5 in 1460 mm	62.6 in 1590 mm
Maximum Dig Height
137.4 in 3490 mm	137.4 in 3490 mm	142.5 in 3620 mm
Stick Length
45.7 in 1160 mm	45.7 in 1160 mm	45.7 in 1160 mm
Maximum Reach
162.6 in 4130 mm	155.9 in 3960 mm	158.7 in 4030 mm
Maximum Blade Height
10.6 in 270 mm	10.8 in 275 mm	10.6 in 270 mm
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
2675.2 lbf 11.9 kN	2293.1 lbf 10.2 kN	2675.2 lbf 11.9 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
4136.5 lbf 18.4 kN	3574.5 lbf 15.9 kN	4136.5 lbf 18.4 kN
Travel Speed - High
2.7 mile/h 4.4 km/h	2.7 mile/h 4.4 km/h	2.7 mile/h 4.4 km/h
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
4 psi 27.9 kPa	4.4 psi 30.5 kPa	3.9 psi 26.8 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees
Travel Speed - Low
1.8 mile/h 2.9 km/h	1.8 mile/h 2.9 km/h	1.8 mile/h 2.9 km/h
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
4.4 psi 30 kPa	4.9 psi 34 kPa	4.3 psi 29.6 kPa
Certification - Canopy
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)	-	-
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997	-	-
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008	-	-
Sustainability
Recyclability
95% 95%	95% 95%	95% 95%
Engine
Net Power
21 HP 15.7 kW	21 HP 15.7 kW	21 HP 15.7 kW
Engine Model
C1.1 C1.1	C1.1 C1.1	C1.1 C1.1
Stroke
3.2 in 81 mm	3.2 in 81 mm	3.2 in 81 mm
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
-	21.6 HP 16.1 kW	21.6 HP 16.1 kW
Engine Power
21.6 HP 16.1 kW	-	-
Note
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.	Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.	Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and 80/1269/EEC.
Note (1)
Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.	Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002.	Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002. Engine power is tested per ISO 14396:2002.
Displacement
69 in³ 1.1 l	69 in³ 1.1 l	69 in³ 1.1 l
Note (2)
-	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
-	21 HP 15.7 kW	21 HP 15.7 kW
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Bore
3 in 77 mm	3 in 77 mm	3 in 77 mm

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