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Engine
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP 239 kW
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321 HP 239 kW
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396
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269 HP 201 kW
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Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
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273 HP 273 kW
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Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
325 HP 242 kW
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325 HP 242 kW
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B
Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1
Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B
Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - ISO 9249
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867 ft·lbf 1176 N·m
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Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
303 HP 226 kW
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292 HP 218 kW
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249
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251 HP 187 kW
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Note (1)
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.
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.
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.
Net Power - ISO 9249
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292 HP 218 kW
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
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255 mhp 255 mhp
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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.
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 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
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
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1314 ft·lbf 1781 N·m
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1349
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251 HP 187 kW
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Maximum Gross Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1995
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273 HP 203 kW
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Maximum Gross Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
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277 mhp 277 mhp
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Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1255 ft-lb 1702 N·m
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1234 ft·lbf 1673 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm
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918 ft·lbf 1245 N·m
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Bore - ISO 9249
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4.53 in 115 mm
Maximum Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1995
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926 ft·lbf 1256 N·m
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Stroke
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5.87 in 149 mm
Note
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Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
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Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1327 lb/ft 1799 N·m
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1327 ft·lbf 1799 N·m
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.
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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
Displacement
9.3 L 9.3 L
427 in³ 7 l
568 in³ 9.3 l
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1313 lb/ft 1781 N·m
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Weights
Operating Weight*
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48018 lb 21781 kg
Operating Weight
51124 lb 23196 kg
44469 lb 20171 kg
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Note
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 Parallel lift z-bar linkage, Bridgestone 23.5R25 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 3.3 m³ (4.3 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Parallel lift z-bar linkage, Bridgestone 23.5R25 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 3.3 m³ (4.3 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
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Note (1)
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* For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. * For 4 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Note (2)
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* 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 - 5
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24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
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Forward - 1
4.2 mile/h 6.7 km/h
4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h 13.5 km/h
7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
7.5 mile/h 12.1 km/h
Forward - 3
15 mile/h 24.2 km/h
12 mile/h 19.3 km/h
13 mile/h 21 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
21.6 mile/h 34.8 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 787 mm (31 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 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.
Reverse - 1
4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h
16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
14.3 mile/h 23 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
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22.9 mile/h 36.9 km/h
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
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75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008
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70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
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Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹
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69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
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110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Note
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¹Operator Sound Pressure Level - Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. ¹Operator Sound Pressure Level - Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
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78 dB(A)* 78 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
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73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
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108 dB(A)*** 108 dB(A)***
Note (3)
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*** 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.
¹Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701 ¹Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
*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.
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.
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** 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”.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108 108
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76 76
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
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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.
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Buckets
Bucket Capacities
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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).
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Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
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25869 lb 11734 kg
30072 lb 13640 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
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32233 lb 14642 kg
Note
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For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
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Breakout Force
38999 lb 174 kN
42489 lbf 189 kN
36974 lbf 164 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
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.
* 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.
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* 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 35244 lb
27529 lb 12487 kg
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Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
32727 lb 14849 kg
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Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
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1.8 s 1.8 s
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US) 66 l
14.3 gal (US) 54 l
14 gal (US) 53 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US) 23 l
5.5 gal (US) 21 l
6.1 gal (US) 23 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US) 26 l
4 gal (US) 15 l
6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
11.4 gal (US) 43 l
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
11.4 gal (US) 43 l
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US) 303 l
68.6 gal (US) 259.5 l
84.5 gal (US) 320 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US) 114 l
25.6 gal (US) 97 l
26.7 gal (US) 101 l
Transmission
15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
11.4 gal (US) 43 l
14.5 gal (US) 55 l
Cab
ROPS/FOPS
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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 System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm
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85 gal/min 322 l/min
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Implement Pump Type
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Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing
Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm
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86 gal/min 327 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
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63 gal/min 240 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
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3304 psi 22780 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
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5.7 s 5.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
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2.6 s 2.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
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10.1 s 10.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi 31000 kPa
4250 psi 29300 kPa
4047 psi 27900 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
99 gal/min 373 l/min
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds
9.4 s 9.4 s
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Dimensions
Height - Top of Hood
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9.2 ft 2804 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
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11.61 ft 3539 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
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11.75 ft 3582 mm
B-Pin Height
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13.11 ft 4256 mm
Ground Clearance
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1.49 ft 455 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
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8.1 ft 2453 mm
Wheel Base
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11.65 ft 3550 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
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5.82 ft 1775 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
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62 ° 62 °
Rack Back - Carry
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50 ° 50 °
Rack Back - Ground
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42 ° 42 °
Lift Arm Clearance
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12.16 ft 3705 mm
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.
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Dimensions - Standard Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
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2.17 ft 674 mm
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Note
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All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3 ) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3 ) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
7.7 ft 2290 mm
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm
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Ground Clearance
424 mm 1.4 ft
1.08 ft 351 mm
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Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3531 mm 11.8 ft
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Height - Top of Hood
2850 mm 9.5 ft
8.75 ft 2692 mm
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Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm 11.1 ft
11.25 ft 3453 mm
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Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2 ft 635 mm
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Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4245 mm 13.11 ft
13.83 ft 4223 mm
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Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3687 mm 12.1 ft
11.33 ft 3459 mm
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Overall Length - Without Bucket
7399 mm 24.4 ft
23.83 ft 7263 mm
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Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm
7 ft 2140 mm
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Wheel Base
3550 mm 11.8 ft
10.92 ft 3350 mm
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Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees 62 degrees
55 ° 55 °
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Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm
9.33 ft 2825 mm
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Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees 50 degrees
51 ° 51 °
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Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees 39 degrees
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Dimensions - High Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
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2.5 ft 776 mm
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Note
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All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3 ) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3 ) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft 2458 mm
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm
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Ground Clearance
1.4 ft 424 mm
1.08 ft 351 mm
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Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft 3531 mm
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Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft 2850 mm
8.75 ft 2692 mm
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Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft 3593 mm
11.25 ft 3453 mm
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Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.6 ft 782 mm
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Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.9 ft 4804 mm
14.75 ft 4511 mm
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Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.8 ft 4183 mm
11.83 ft 3612 mm
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Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.6 ft 8069 mm
25.17 ft 7657 mm
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Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm
7 ft 2140 mm
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Wheel Base
11.8 ft 3550 mm
10.92 ft 3350 mm
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Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees 71 degrees
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Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm
9.33 ft 2825 mm
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Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees
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Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees 37 degrees
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Brakes
Brakes
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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
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Sustainability
Recyclability
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97% 97%

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