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Engine
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
339 HP 253 kW	321 HP 239 kW	339 HP 253 kW
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
342 HP 256 kW	325 HP 242 kW	343 HP 256 kW
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
321 HP 239 kW	298 HP 222 kW	316 HP 236 kW
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B	Cat C9.3B Cat C9.3B
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.	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 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.
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.
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1316 ft-lb 1785 N·m	1226 HP 1662 N·m	1287 ft-lb 1745 N·m
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1375 lb/ft 1864 N·m	1313 lb/ft 1781 N·m	1375 lb/ft 1864 N·m
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1388 lb/ft 1882 N·m	1327 lb/ft 1799 N·m	1388 lb/ft 1882 N·m
Displacement
9.3 L 9.3 L	9.3 L 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 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 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.
Weights
Operating Weight
54858 lb 24890 kg	51124 lb 23196 kg	54858 lb 24890 kg
Note
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.	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.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h	4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h	4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h 13.4 km/h	8 mile/h 13 km/h	8.4 mile/h 13.4 km/h
Forward - 3
15 mile/h 24.1 km/h	14.1 mile/h 22.7 km/h	15 mile/h 24.1 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	24.5 mile/h 39.5 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 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 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
4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h	4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h	4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h	8 mile/h 13 km/h	9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h	17.9 mile/h 28.8 km/h	16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h	-	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Sound
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.	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.	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.	*European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. *European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.	*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*
108 108	105 105	108 108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)	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)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)	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)
76 76	74 74	76 76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)	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.	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.
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).	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
Breakout Force
44072 lb 196 kN	38999 lb 174 kN	44072 lb 196 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.	For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.�	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
17505 kg 35582 lb	15981 kg 35224 lb	17505 kg 35582 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
35919 lb 16297 kg	32727 lb 14849 kg	35919 lb 16297 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US) 66 l	17.4 gal (US) 66 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	80.1 gal (US) 303 l	80.1 gal (US) 303 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US) 114 l	30.1 gal (US) 114 l	30.1 gal (US) 114 l
Transmission
15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l	16.6 gal (US) 63 l	15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi 31000 kPa	4496 psi 31000 kPa	4496 psi 31000 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
99 gal/min 373 l/min	92 gal/min 348 l/min	99 gal/min 373 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 seconds 10.7 seconds	10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds	10.7 seconds 10.7 seconds
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft 2458 mm	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	5.1 ft 1775 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft 424 mm	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	11.8 ft 3531 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft 2850 mm	9.5 ft 2580 mm	9.5 ft 2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft 3593 mm	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	2.6 ft 782 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.9 ft 4804 mm	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	13.8 ft 4183 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.6 ft 8069 mm	26.6 ft 8069 mm	26.6 ft 8069 mm
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm
Wheel Base
11.8 ft 3550 mm	11.8 ft 3550 mm	11.8 ft 3550 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees 71 degrees	71 degrees 71 degrees	71 degrees 71 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees	49 degrees 49 degrees	49 degrees 49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees 37 degrees	37 degrees 37 degrees	37 degrees 37 degrees
Dimensions
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.	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 Hitch
5.1 ft 1775 mm	5.1 ft 1775 mm	5.1 ft 1775 mm
Ground Clearance
420 mm 1.4 ft	424 mm 1.4 ft	420 mm 1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3527 mm 11.7 ft	3531 mm 11.8 ft	3527 mm 11.7 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2846 mm 9.4 ft	2580 mm 9.5 ft	2846 mm 9.4 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3589 mm 11 ft	3593 mm 11.1 ft	3589 mm 11 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft 682 mm	2 ft 635 mm	2.2 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4464 mm 14.7 ft	4245 mm 13.11 ft	4464 mm 14.7 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3843 mm 12.7 ft	3687 mm 12.1 ft	3843 mm 12.7 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7731 mm 25.5 ft	7399 mm 24.4 ft	7731 mm 25.5 ft
Tread Width
7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm	7.3 ft 2230 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm 11.8 ft	3550 mm 11.8 ft	3550 mm 11.8 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees 56 degrees	62 degrees 62 degrees	56 degrees 56 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm	9.11 ft 3012 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8 ft 2458 mm	7.7 ft 2290 mm	8 ft 2458 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees 49 degrees	50 degrees 50 degrees	49 degrees 49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees 39 degrees	40 degrees 40 degrees	39 degrees 39 degrees
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³ 2.8-14 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³	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

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