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Engine
Net Power
55.9 HP 41.7 kW	45 HP 33.6 kW	55.9 HP 41.7 kW
Stroke
4 in 102.4 mm	3.9 in 100 mm	4 in 102.4 mm
Net Power @ 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269
55.9 HP 41.7 kW	-	-
Note 2
-	-	Advertised power is tested per the specific standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specific standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Engine Model
Cat C2.4 Turbo Cat C2.4 Turbo	C1.7 Turbo C1.7 Turbo	Cat C2.4 Turbo Cat C2.4 Turbo
Displacement
148 in³ 2.43 l	101 in³ 1.662 l	148 in³ 2.43 l
Emissions
-	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards.	-
Note 1
-	-	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with air cleaner, exhaust system and fan. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with air cleaner, exhaust system and fan.
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
-	48.4 HP 36.1 kW	-
Note
-	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.	-
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269
-	-	55.9 HP 41.7 kW
Gross Power - ISO 14396
57.9 HP 43.2 kW	-	57.9 HP 43.2 kW
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
-	45 HP 33.6 kW	-
Bore
3.4 in 87 mm	3.3 in 84 mm	3.4 in 87 mm
Weights
Operating Weight
15766 lb 7150 kg	12688 lb 5754 kg	15766 lb 7150 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
14134 lb 6410 kg	11038 lb 5006 kg	-
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
15633 lb 7090 kg	12491 lb 5665 kg	-
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
14266 lb 6470 kg	11257 lb 5105 kg	14498 lb 6575 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
15766 lb 7150 kg	12710 lb 5764 kg	15982 lb 7248 kg
Note (1)
Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, fixed blade and no bucket. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, fixed blade and no bucket.	Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade, no bucket and no extra counterweight.	Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade and no bucket. Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, straight blade and no bucket.
Note (2)
Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, extra counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, fixed blade and no bucket. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, extra counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, fixed blade and no bucket.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, extra counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade and no bucket. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks with pads, extra counterweight, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade and no bucket.
Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Counterweight
551 lb 250 kg	534 lb 242 kg	551 lb 250 kg
Long Stick
97 lb 44 kg	75 lb 34 kg	97 lb 44 kg
Steel Tracks with Pads
827 lb 375 kg	827 lb 375 kg	827 lb 375 kg
Angle Blade
225 lb 102 kg	203 lb 92 kg	-
XTC Carriage (no tool)
141 lb 64 kg	-	-
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
6969 lbf 31 kN	5553 lbf 24.7 kN	6969 lbf 31 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
12589 lbf 56 kN	11353 lbf 50.5 kN	12589 lbf 56 kN
Travel Speed - High
3.1 mile/h 5 km/h	3.1 mile/h 5 km/h	3.1 mile/h 5 km/h
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
5.1 psi 35.4 kPa	4 psi 27.3 kPa	5.2 psi 35.9 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees
Travel Speed - Low
1.7 mile/h 2.8 km/h	1.7 mile/h 2.8 km/h	1.7 mile/h 2.8 km/h
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
5.7 psi 39.1 kPa	4.7 psi 32.2 kPa	5.7 psi 39.5 kPa
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
2.6 gal (US) 10 l	2.9 gal (US) 11 l	2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Hydraulic Tank
14 gal (US) 53 l	16 gal (US) 60 l	14 gal (US) 53 l
Engine Oil
2.1 gal (US) 8 l	1.6 gal (US) 6 l	2.1 gal (US) 8 l
Hydraulic System
27.5 gal (US) 104 l	20 gal (US) 75 l	27.5 gal (US) 104 l
Fuel Tank
34.3 gal (US) 130 l	18 gal (US) 68 l	34.3 gal (US) 130 l
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Stick - Long
5957 lbf 26.5 kN	5665 lbf 25.2 kN	5823 lbf 25.9 kN
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553 psi 24500 kPa	3843 psi 265 bar	3553 psi 24500 kPa
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
9 gal/min 33 l/min	7 gal/min 28 l/min	9 gal/min 33 l/min
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 - Equipment
3553 psi 24500 kPa	3843 psi 265 bar	3553 psi 24500 kPa
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553 psi 24500 kPa	3843 psi 265 bar	3553 psi 24500 kPa
Digging Force - Bucket
11578 lbf 51.5 kN	11061 lbf 49.2 kN	11578 lbf 51.5 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
6632 lbf 29.5 kN	6362 lbf 28.3 kN	6430 lbf 28.6 kN
Note
-	Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down. Flow and pressure are not combinable. Under load, as flow rises pressure goes down.	-
Operating Pressure - Swing
3263 psi 22500 kPa	2901 psi 200 bar	3263 psi 22500 kPa
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
24 gal/min 90 l/min	21 gal/min 80 l/min	24 gal/min 90 l/min
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
40 gal/min 151 l/min	35 gal/min 133 l/min	40 gal/min 151 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553 psi 24500 kPa	3843 psi 265 bar	3553 psi 24500 kPa
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed
11 r/min 11 r/min	9 r/min 9 r/min	11 r/min 11 r/min
Boom Swing - Right
65 degrees 65 degrees	50 Degrees 50 Degrees	65 degrees 65 degrees
Boom Swing - Left
60 degrees 60 degrees	72 Degrees 72 Degrees	60 degrees 60 degrees
Blade
Straight Blade Height
15.4 in 390 mm	15.4 in 390 mm	15.4 in 390 mm
Angle Blade Height
15.7 in 400 mm	15.7 in 400 mm	-
Straight Blade Width
78 in 1980 mm	78 in 1980 mm	78 in 1980 mm
Angle Blade - Right
-	25 degrees 25 degrees	-
Angle Blade Width
78 in 1980 mm	78 in 1980 mm	-
Angle Blade - Left
-	25 degrees 25 degrees	-
Certification - Cab
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level II) ISO 10262:1998 (Level II)	-	ISO 10262:1998 - Level II (Optional) ISO 10262:1998 - Level II (Optional)
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997	-	ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008	-	ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
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)
99 dB(A) 99 dB(A)	97 dB(A) 97 dB(A)	99 dB(A) 99 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)	76 dB(A) 76 dB(A)	72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Ground Clearance
12 in 306 mm	13.2 in 335 mm	-
Maximum Dump Clearance
170 in 4325 mm	145.7 in 3700 mm	-
Boom Swing - Left
29 in 735 mm	24.2 ° 615 mm	-
Swing Bearing - Height
27 in 672 mm	24.4 in 619 mm	-
Boom In Reach
98 in 2485 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm	-
Dig Depth
146 in 3710 mm	134.6 in 3420 mm	-
Boom Height - Shipping Position
-	71.7 in 1820 mm	-
Tail Swing with Counterweight
58 in 1475 mm	47.2 in 1200 mm	-
Maximum Dig Height
230 in 5835 mm	205.3 in 5215 mm	-
Maximum Reach
248 in 6295 mm	226.6 in 5755 mm	-
Stick Length
62 in 1580 mm	53.2 in 1351 mm	-
Maximum Blade Height
16 in 415 mm	15.7 in 400 mm	-
Vertical Wall
107 in 2710 mm	91.9 in 2335 mm	-
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
241 in 6130 mm	220.1 in 5590 mm	-
O/A Track Width
78 in 1980 mm	-	-
Tail Swing without Counterweight
53 in 1350 mm	43.1 in 1095 mm	-
Maximum Blade Depth
24 in 600 mm	25.6 in 650 mm	-
O/A Shipping Length
235 in 5975 mm	-	-
Track Belt/Shoe Width
16 in 400 mm	15.7 in 400 mm	-
Note
-	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	-
Overall Shipping Length*
-	208.9 in 5305 mm	-
O/A Shipping Height
-	100.4 in 2550 mm	-
Boom Swing - Right
36 in 910 mm	34.1 ° 865 mm	-
Transport Height
69 in 1755 mm	-	-
Cab Height
100 in 2545 mm	-	-
O/A Undercarriage Length
102 in 2580 mm	101.6 in 2580 mm	-
Width over Upper House
77 in 1950 mm	-	-
Dimensions - Long Stick
Dig Depth
162 in 4110 mm	144.5 in 3670 mm	-
Ground Clearance
12 in 306 mm	13.2 in 335 mm	-
Maximum Dump Clearance
182 in 4610 mm	151.4 in 3845 mm	-
Boom Swing - Left
29 in 735 mm	615 mm 24.2 °	-
Swing Bearing - Height
27 in 672 mm	24.4 in 619 mm	-
Boom In Reach
117 in 2960 mm	101.6 in 2580 mm	-
Boom Height - Shipping Position
-	74.6 in 1895 mm	-
Tail Swing with Counterweight
58 in 1475 mm	47.2 in 1200 mm	-
Maximum Dig Height
241 in 6130 mm	210.8 in 5355 mm	-
Stick Length
78 in 1980 mm	63 in 1601 mm	-
Maximum Reach
263 in 6685 mm	235.8 in 5990 mm	-
Maximum Blade Height
16 in 415 mm	15.7 in 400 mm	-
Track Width
-	78 in 1980 mm	-
Vertical Wall
125 in 3165 mm	100.8 in 2560 mm	-
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
257 in 6535 mm	229.7 in 5835 mm	-
O/A Track Width
78 in 1980 mm	-	-
Tail Swing without Counterweight
53 in 1350 mm	43.1 in 1095 mm	-
Maximum Blade Depth
24 in 600 mm	25.6 in 650 mm	-
O/A Shipping Length
234 in 5950 mm	-	-
Track Belt/Shoe Width
16 in 400 mm	15.7 in 400 mm	-
Note
-	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	-
O/A Shipping Height
-	100.4 in 2550 mm	-
Overall Shipping Length*
-	210.2 in 5340 mm	-
Boom Swing - Right
36 in 910 mm	34.1 ° 865 mm	-
Transport Height
95 in 2410 mm	-	-
O/A Undercarriage Length
102 in 2580 mm	101.6 in 2580 mm	-
Cab Height
100 in 2545 mm	-	-
Width over Upper House
77 in 1950 mm	-	-
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1287). The system contains 0.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1287). The system contains 0.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes.	-	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes.
Dimensions - Long Stick - VAB In
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	5205 mm 5835 mm 204.9 in 229.7 in
Width Over Upper House
-	-	77 in 1950 mm
Ground Clearance
-	-	12 in 306 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
-	-	97.6 in 2480 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position without Attachment*
-	-	96.1 in 2440 mm
Boom Swing Left
-	-	29 in 735 mm
Overall Undercarriage Length
-	-	102 in 2580 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	234.6 in 5960 mm
Boom Swing Right
-	-	36 in 910 mm
Dig Depth
-	-	127.6 in 3240 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
-	-	58 in 1475 mm
Maximum Dig Height
-	-	116.5 in 2960 mm
Stick Length
-	-	62 in 1580 mm
Maximum Reach
-	-	167.5 in 4255 mm
Maximum Blade Height
-	-	16 in 415 mm
Vertical Wall
-	-	74.6 in 1895 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	209.8 in 5330 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight
-	-	53 in 1350 mm
Boom in Reach
-	-	131.5 in 3341 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
-	-	24 in 600 mm
Overall Track Width
-	-	78 in 1980 mm
Swing Bearing Height
-	-	27 in 672 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
-	-	16 in 400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
-	-	156.7 in 3980 mm
Cab Height
-	-	100 in 2545 mm
Dimensions - VAB In
Dig Depth
-	-	117.1 in 2975 mm
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	213.8 in 5430 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position with Attachment*
-	-	94.7 in 2405 mm
Width Over Upper House
-	-	77 in 1950 mm
Ground Clearance
-	-	12 in 306 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
-	-	2550 in 100.4 mm
Boom Swing Left
-	-	29 in 735 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position without Attachment*
-	-	94.7 in 2405 mm
Overall Undercarriage Length
-	-	102 in 2580 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	218.7 in 5555 mm
Boom Swing Right
-	-	36 in 910 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
-	-	1475 in 58 mm
Maximum Dig Height
-	-	3005 in 118.3 mm
Maximum Reach
-	-	3910 in 153.9 mm
Stick Length
-	-	62 in 1580 mm
Maximum Blade Height
-	-	16 in 415 mm
Vertical Wall
-	-	57.9 in 1470 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	208.5 in 5295 mm
Boom in Reach
-	-	129 in 3276 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight
-	-	53 in 1350 mm
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	203.5 in 5170 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
-	-	600 in 24 mm
Overall Track Width
-	-	1980 in 78 mm
Swing Bearing Height
-	-	27 in 672 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
-	-	16 in 400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
-	-	141.5 in 3595 mm
Cab Height
-	-	100 in 2545 mm
Certification - Cab and Canopy
Top Guard
-	ISO 10262:1998 Level I ISO 10262:1998 Level I	-
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
-	ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008	-
Sustainability
Recyclability
96% 96%	96% 96%	-
Dimensions - VAB Out
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	213.8 in 5430 mm
Width Over Upper House
-	-	77 in 1950 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position with Attachment*
-	-	94.7 in 2405 mm
Ground Clearance
-	-	306 in 12 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
-	-	203 in 5155 mm
Boom Swing Left
-	-	29 in 735 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position without Attachment*
-	-	94.7 in 2405 mm
Overall Undercarriage Length
-	-	102 in 2580 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	218.7 in 5555 mm
Boom Swing Right
-	-	910 in 36 mm
Dig Depth
-	-	3940 in 155.1 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
-	-	1475 in 58 mm
Maximum Dig Height
-	-	6680 in 263 mm
Maximum Reach
-	-	269.9 in 6855 mm
Stick Length
-	-	1980 in 78 mm
Maximum Blade Height
-	-	16 in 415 mm
Vertical Wall
-	-	3290 in 129.5 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	208.5 in 5295 mm
Boom in Reach
-	-	2642 in 104 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight
-	-	1350 in 53 mm
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	203.5 in 5170 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
-	-	24 in 600 mm
Overall Track Width
-	-	1980 in 78 mm
Swing Bearing Height
-	-	27 in 672 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
-	-	16 in 400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
-	-	264 in 6705 mm
Cab Height
-	-	2545 in 100 mm
Dimensions - Long Stick - VAB Out
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	229.7 in 5835 mm
Width Over Upper House
-	-	77 in 1950 mm
Ground Clearance
-	-	12 in 306 mm
Maximum Dump Clearance
-	-	215.2 in 5465 mm
Boom Swing Left
-	-	29 in 735 mm
Boom Height in Shipping Position without Attachment*
-	-	96.1 in 2440 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight with Attachment*
-	-	234.6 in 5960 mm
Overall Undercarriage Length
-	-	102 in 2580 mm
Boom Swing Right
-	-	36 in 910 mm
Dig Depth
-	-	170.9 in 4340 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
-	-	58 in 1475 mm
Maximum Dig Height
-	-	275.4 in 6995 mm
Stick Length
-	-	78 in 1980 mm
Maximum Reach
-	-	285 in 7240 mm
Maximum Blade Height
-	-	16 in 415 mm
Vertical Wall
-	-	146.5 in 3720 mm
Overall Shipping Length with Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	209.8 in 5330 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight
-	-	53 in 1350 mm
Overall Shipping Length without Counterweight without Attachment*
-	-	204.9 in 5205 mm
Boom in Reach
-	-	123.8 in 3144 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
-	-	24 in 600 mm
Overall Track Width
-	-	78 in 1980 mm
Swing Bearing Height
-	-	27 in 672 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
-	-	16 in 400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
-	-	279.5 in 7100 mm
Cab Height
-	-	100 in 2545 mm

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