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Engine
Engine Model
Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3
Cat C4.4 Cat C4.4
Cat C15 Cat C15
Flywheel Power
211 HP 158 kW
130 HP 97 kW
319 HP 238 kW
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
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319 HP 238 kW
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
211 HP 158 kW
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Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
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130 HP 97 kW
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Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)
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132 HP 132 HP
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Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
214 mhp 214 mhp
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Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
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323 mhp 323 mhp
Cat C4.4 Emissions
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U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
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Cat C7.1 Emissions
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China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
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Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Tier 4 Final or UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Tier 4 Final or UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
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U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Tier 4 Final or UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Tier 4 Final or UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
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329 HP 333 mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
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333 mhp 245 kW
Fuel Tank
109.6 gal (US) 415 l
69 gal (US) 260 l
109.6 gal (US) 415 l
DEF Tank(1)
4.5 gal (US) 17.1 l
5 gal (US) 19 l
4.5 gal (US) 17 l
Note (1)
Rated speed 2,000 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011. Rated speed 2,000 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011.
All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations. All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
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Note (2)
All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations. All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
**Rated speed 1,900 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011. **Rated speed 1,900 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011.
Note (3)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
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Note (4)
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****Rated speed 1,850 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011. ****Rated speed 1,850 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011.
Weights
Lift Capacity
90000 lb 40823 kg
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Operating Weight
68945 lb 31278 kg
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109000 lb 49442 kg
Shipping Weight
59846 lb 27145 kg
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85880 lb 38955 kg
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity
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40000 lb 18144 kg
170000 lb 77111 kg
Weights - Operating Weight
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)
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39890 lb 18090 kg
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Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes
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40060 lb 18170 kg
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Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)
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40920 lb 18560 kg
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Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes
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41095 lb 18640 kg
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Note
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(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
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Weights - Shipping Weight
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)
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37570 lb 17040 kg
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Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes
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37720 lb 17110 kg
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Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)
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38600 lb 17510 kg
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Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes
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38780 lb 17590 kg
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Note
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(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
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Components
6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
2004 lb 909 kg
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7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
2562 lb 1162 kg
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Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate
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1707.7 lb 774.6 kg
Total Removable Counterweight*
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17077 lb 7746 kg
Dimensions
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
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10.7 ft 3.25 m
Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes
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109 in 2760 mm
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Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes
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101 in 2560 mm
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Width - Counterweight Extended
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187 in 4750 mm
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Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
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128 in 3240 mm
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Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
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126 in 3190 mm
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Track Gauge
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79 in 2000 mm
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Operating Length
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151 in 3850 mm
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Length - Track on Ground
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104 in 2645 mm
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Machine Height - Tip of Winch
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101 in 2570 mm
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Height of Machine from Tip of Grouser to Top of Stack(1)
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112 in 2850 mm
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Height - Top of ROPS: Canopy/Cab
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118 in 2985 mm
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Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang)
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245 in 6220 mm
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Undercarriage
Track Gauge
90 in 2286 mm
79 in 2000 mm
7.7 ft 2.34 m
Track on Ground
10.7 ft 3270 mm
104 in 2645 mm
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Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754)
8406 in² 5.42 m²
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Ground Pressure (ISO 16754)
8.2 psi 56.6 kPa
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Shoe Width
30 in 760 mm
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Length - Track on Ground
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12.2 ft 3.72 m
Ground Contact Area
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8215 in² 5.3 m²
Width - Standard Shoes
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30 in 710 mm
Ground Contact Area - LGP
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6920 in² 4.46 m²
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Ground Contact Area - Narrow
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5100 in² 3.29 m²
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Ground Pressure(1) - LGP
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5.9 psi 40.8 kPa
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Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow
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7.8 psi 53.9 kPa
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Ground Pressure - LGP
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6.3 psi 40.9 kPa
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Ground Pressure - Narrow
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7.9 psi 54 kPa
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Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side
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40/8 40/8
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Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP
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560/760 mm (22/30 in) 560/760 mm (22/30 in)
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Note
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(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
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Dimensions (Approximate)
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
10 ft 3.05 m
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Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
17.65 ft 5.38 m
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19.9 ft 6.07 m
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
12.04 ft 3.67 m
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13.5 ft 4.11 m
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
11.88 ft 3.62 m
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12.7 ft 3.86 m
Track Gauge
7.51 ft 2.29 m
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Length - Track on Ground
12.17 ft 3.71 m
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Machine Height - Top of Counterweight
8.53 ft 2.6 m
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11.2 ft 3.4 m
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS
11.25 ft 3.43 m
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11.6 ft 3.53 m
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
22.24 ft 6.78 m
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22.3 ft 6.78 m
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
26.28 ft 8.01 m
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26.3 ft 8.02 m
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom
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30.3 ft 9.25 m
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 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes.
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons.
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes.

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