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Engine
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP 239 kW	321 HP 239 kW	339 HP 253 kW
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
325 HP 242 kW	325 HP 242 kW	342 HP 256 kW
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
298 HP 222 kW	292 HP 218 kW	321 HP 239 kW
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 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards. Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards.	Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Net Power - ISO 9249
-	292 HP 218 kW	-
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.
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
-	1314 ft·lbf 1781 N·m	-
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1226 HP 1662 N·m	1234 ft·lbf 1673 N·m	1316 ft-lb 1785 N·m
Bore - ISO 9249
-	4.53 in 115 mm	-
Stroke
-	5.87 in 149 mm	-
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1327 lb/ft 1799 N·m	1327 ft·lbf 1799 N·m	1388 lb/ft 1882 N·m
Displacement
9.3 L 9.3 L	568 in³ 9.3 l	9.3 L 9.3 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 the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels	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.
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1313 lb/ft 1781 N·m	-	1375 lb/ft 1864 N·m
Weights
Operating Weight*
-	48018 lb 21781 kg	-
Operating Weight
51124 lb 23196 kg	-	54858 lb 24890 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 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 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.
Note (1)
-	* For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. * For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.	-
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.	-
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h	4 mile/h 6.4 km/h	4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Reverse - 4
-	22.9 mile/h 36.9 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Forward - 2
8 mile/h 13 km/h	7.5 mile/h 12.1 km/h	8.4 mile/h 13.4 km/h
Forward - 3
14.1 mile/h 22.7 km/h	13 mile/h 21 km/h	15 mile/h 24.1 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	21.6 mile/h 34.8 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 826 mm (32 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 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.
Reverse - 1
4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h	4.3 mile/h 7 km/h	4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2
8 mile/h 13 km/h	8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h	9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
17.9 mile/h 28.8 km/h	14.3 mile/h 23 km/h	16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
-	75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)	-
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
-	110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)	-
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
-	78 dB(A)* 78 dB(A)*	-
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
-	73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)	-
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
-	108 dB(A)* 108 dB(A)*	-
Note (3)
-	* European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC”. * European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC”.	-
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.	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.	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.	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”.	*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*
105 105	-	108 108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
67 dB(A) 67 dB(A)	-	69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
107 dB(A) 107 dB(A)	-	109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
74 74	-	76 76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
67 dB(A) 67 dB(A)	-	70 dB(A) 70 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.
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
-	3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³) 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)	-
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).
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
-	30072 lb 13640 kg	-
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
-	32233 lb 14642 kg	-
Breakout Force
38999 lb 174 kN	36974 lbf 164 kN	44072 lb 196 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�	* For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. * For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.	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
15981 kg 35224 lb	-	17505 kg 35582 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
32727 lb 14849 kg	-	35919 lb 16297 kg
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
-	1.8 s 1.8 s	-
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US) 66 l	14 gal (US) 53 l	17.4 gal (US) 66 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US) 23 l	6.1 gal (US) 23 l	6.1 gal (US) 23 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US) 26 l	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	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US) 57 l	15.1 gal (US) 57 l	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US) 303 l	84.5 gal (US) 320 l	80.1 gal (US) 303 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US) 114 l	26.7 gal (US) 101 l	30.1 gal (US) 114 l
Transmission
16.6 gal (US) 63 l	14.5 gal (US) 55 l	15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
Cab
ROPS/FOPS
-	ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards	-
Hydraulic System
Implement Pump Type
-	Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing	-
Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm
-	86 gal/min 327 l/min	-
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
-	63 gal/min 240 l/min	-
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
-	3304 psi 22780 kPa	-
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
-	5.7 s 5.7 s	-
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
-	2.6 s 2.6 s	-
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
-	10.1 s 10.1 s	-
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi 31000 kPa	4047 psi 27900 kPa	4496 psi 31000 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
92 gal/min 348 l/min	-	99 gal/min 373 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds	-	10.7 seconds 10.7 seconds
Dimensions
Height - Top of Hood
-	9.2 ft 2804 mm	-
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
-	11.61 ft 3539 mm	-
Height - Top of ROPS
-	11.75 ft 3582 mm	-
B-Pin Height
-	13.11 ft 4256 mm	-
Ground Clearance
-	1.49 ft 455 mm	-
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
-	8.1 ft 2453 mm	-
Wheel Base
-	11.65 ft 3550 mm	-
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
-	5.82 ft 1775 mm	-
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
-	62 ° 62 °	-
Rack Back - Carry
-	50 ° 50 °	-
Rack Back - Ground
-	42 ° 42 °	-
Lift Arm Clearance
-	12.16 ft 3705 mm	-
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 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 Edge of Counterweight
7.7 ft 2290 mm	-	8 ft 2458 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm	-	5.1 ft 1775 mm
Ground Clearance
424 mm 1.4 ft	-	420 mm 1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3531 mm 11.8 ft	-	3527 mm 11.7 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2580 mm 9.5 ft	-	2846 mm 9.4 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm 11.1 ft	-	3589 mm 11 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2 ft 635 mm	-	2.2 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4245 mm 13.11 ft	-	4464 mm 14.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3687 mm 12.1 ft	-	3843 mm 12.7 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7399 mm 24.4 ft	-	7731 mm 25.5 ft
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	-	7.3 ft 2230 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm 11.8 ft	-	3550 mm 11.8 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees 62 degrees	-	56 degrees 56 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	-	9.11 ft 3012 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees 50 degrees	-	49 degrees 49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
40 degrees 40 degrees	-	39 degrees 39 degrees
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft 2458 mm	-	8.1 ft 2458 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm	-	5.1 ft 1775 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft 424 mm	-	1.4 ft 424 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft 3531 mm	-	11.8 ft 3531 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft 2580 mm	-	9.5 ft 2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft 3593 mm	-	11.1 ft 3593 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.6 ft 782 mm	-	2.6 ft 782 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.9 ft 4804 mm	-	15.9 ft 4804 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.8 ft 4183 mm	-	13.8 ft 4183 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.6 ft 8069 mm	-	26.6 ft 8069 mm
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	-	7.3 ft 2230 mm
Wheel Base
11.8 ft 3550 mm	-	11.8 ft 3550 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees 71 degrees	-	71 degrees 71 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	-	9.11 ft 3012 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees	-	49 degrees 49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees 37 degrees	-	37 degrees 37 degrees
Brakes
Brakes
-	Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards	-
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³	-	2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³ 2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Sustainability
Recyclability
-	97% 97%	-

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