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Weight Increase from Minimum Configuration
Counterweight
221 lb 100 kg	221 lb 100 kg	496 lb 225 kg
Long Stick
44 lb 20 kg	55 lb 25 kg	66 lb 30 kg
Cab
309 lb 140 kg	254 lb 115 kg	-
Steel Tracks
287 lb 130 kg	276 lb 125 kg	430 lb 195 kg
Angle Blade
353 lb 160 kg	-	243 lb 110 kg
Extra Counterweight
551 lb 250 kg	551 lb 250 kg	-
Swing System
Machine Swing Speed
9 r/min 9 r/min	9 r/min 9 r/min	9 r/min 9 r/min
Boom Swing - Right
50 ° 50 °	50 ° 50 °	50 Degrees 50 Degrees
Boom Swing - Left
75 ° 75 °	75 ° 75 °	78 Degrees 78 Degrees
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)
94 dB(A) 94 dB(A)	94 dB(A) 94 dB(A)	97 dB(A) 97 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)
78 dB(A) 78 dB(A)	78 dB(A) 78 dB(A)	76 dB(A) 76 dB(A)
Hydraulic System
Digging Force - Stick - Long
3799 lbf 16.9 kN	3327 lbf 14.8 kN	4316 lbf 19.2 kN
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure
3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow
7 gal/min 25 l/min	7 gal/min 25 l/min	7 gal/min 28 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 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar
Operating Pressure - Travel
3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar
Digging Force - Bucket
7419 lbf 33 kN	6385 lbf 28.4 kN	8588 lbf 38.2 kN
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
4249 lbf 18.9 kN	3732 lbf 16.6 kN	4721 lbf 21 kN
Operating Pressure - Swing
2625 psi 181 bar	2553 psi 176 bar	2611 psi 180 bar
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm
26 gal/min 100 l/min	26 gal/min 100 l/min	25 gal/min 96 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow
18 gal/min 70 l/min	17 gal/min 65 l/min	21 gal/min 65 l/min
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure
3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar	3553 psi 245 bar
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.	* 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.	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.
Blade
Height
13.8 in 350 mm	13.8 in 350 mm	-
Straight Blade Height
-	-	14.2 in 360 mm
Angle Blade Height
-	-	14.2 in 360 mm
Straight Blade Width
-	-	66.9 in 1700 mm
Angle Blade - Right
-	-	25 Degrees 25 Degrees
Angle Blade Width
-	-	66.9 in 1700 mm
Angle Blade - Left
-	-	25 Degrees 25 Degrees
Width
70.1 in 1780 mm	61 in 1550 mm	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight
39.6 in 1005 mm	-	-
Dimensions - Standard Stick
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight
39.6 in 1005 mm	35 in 890 mm	-
Maximum Dump Clearance
137.4 in 3490 mm	124.8 in 3170 mm	143.5 in 3645 mm
Tail Swing
-	33.3 in 845 mm	-
Boom Swing - Left
25.2 ° 640 mm	25.2 in 640 mm	20.9 in 530 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
22.2 in 565 mm	22.4 in 570 mm	21.9 in 557 mm
Boom In Reach
69.3 in 1760 mm	68.9 in 1750 mm	88.8 in 2255 mm
Dig Depth
110.6 in 2810 mm	104.3 in 2650 mm	126.4 in 3210 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
59.8 in 1520 mm	63 in 1600 mm	63.8 in 1620 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
37.8 in 960 mm	-	51.2 in 1300 mm
Maximum Dig Height
193.7 in 4920 mm	177.6 in 4510 mm	198.4 in 5040 mm
Stick Length
49.6 in 1260 mm	49.6 in 1260 mm	54.9 in 1395 mm
Maximum Reach
207.5 in 5270 mm	196.1 in 4980 mm	209.8 in 5330 mm
Maximum Blade Height
15.2 in 385 mm	15.2 in 385 mm	16.5 in 420 mm
Vertical Wall
88.6 in 2250 mm	71.7 in 1820 mm	94.3 in 2395 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
202 in 5130 mm	190.2 in 4830 mm	204.7 in 5200 mm
Tail Swing without Counterweight
35 in 890 mm	30.5 in 775 mm	47.4 in 1205 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
21.1 in 535 mm	21.1 in 535 mm	18.7 in 475 mm
Track Shoe Width
-	61 in 1550 mm	-
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm	13.8 in 350 mm
Note
Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height
97.6 in 2480 mm	97.6 in 2480 mm	100 in 2540 mm
Overall Shipping Length*
189 in 4800 mm	177.6 in 4510 mm	194.9 in 4950 mm
Boom Swing - Right
34.3 ° 870 mm	34.3 in 870 mm	28.7 in 730 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
87.4 in 2220 mm	81.5 in 2070 mm	87 in 2210 mm
Ground Clearance
12.2 in 310 mm	12.2 in 310 mm	12 in 305 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
1.8 gal (US) 7 l	1.1 gal (US) 4 l	2.9 gal (US) 11 l
Hydraulic Tank
5.3 gal (US) 20 l	4.8 gal (US) 18 l	14 gal (US) 52 l
Engine Oil
1.6 gal (US) 6 l	1.1 gal (US) 4 l	1.6 gal (US) 6 l
Hydraulic System
11.9 gal (US) 45 l	9.2 gal (US) 35 l	17 gal (US) 65 l
Fuel Tank
11.9 gal (US) 45 l	11.9 gal (US) 45 l	17 gal (US) 63 l
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight
39.6 in 1005 mm	-	-
Weights
Operating Weight
9239 lb 4190 kg	7817 lb 3545 kg	9867 lb 4475 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***
8004 lb 3630 kg	7012 lb 3180 kg	-
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*
7673 lb 3480 kg	6670 lb 3025 kg	8655 lb 3925 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**
8930 lb 4050 kg	7552 lb 3425 kg	9647 lb 4375 kg
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*
7982 lb 3620 kg	6924 lb 3140 kg	8875 lb 4025 kg
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**
9239 lb 4190 kg	7817 lb 3545 kg	9867 lb 4475 kg
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***
7784 lb 3530 kg	6791 lb 3080 kg	-
Note (1)
* Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, bucket and no extra counterweight. * Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, bucket and no extra counterweight.	Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, bucket and no extra counterweight. Minimum Weight is based on fixed rubber tracks, operator, full fuel tank, standard stick, blade, 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, no bucket and no extra counterweight.
Note (2)
Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, blade, bucket and extra counterweight.	Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket. Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, operator, full fuel tank, long stick, straight blade, extra counterweight and no bucket.
Note (3)
*CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. *CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.	*CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket. *CE Plate Weight is based on the most common EU configuration. Includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator and full fuel tank and excludes bucket.	-
Certification - Cab and Canopy
Top Guard
ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)	ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)	ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) ISO 10262:1998 (Level I)
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)
ISO 12117:1997 ISO 12117:1997	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	ISO 12117-2:2008 ISO 12117-2:2008
Dimensions - Long Stick
Dig Depth
122.4 in 3110 mm	116.1 in 2950 mm	138.2 in 3510 mm
Track Width - Expanded
-	61 in 1550 mm	-
Maximum Dump Clearance
141.7 in 3600 mm	130.3 in 3310 mm	147.2 in 3740 mm
Tail Swing
-	33.3 in 845 mm	-
Boom Swing - Left
640 mm 25.2 °	25.2 in 640 mm	20.9 in 530 mm
Swing Bearing - Height
22.2 in 565 mm	22.4 in 570 mm	21.9 in 557 mm
Boom In Reach
73.2 in 1860 mm	74.2 in 1910 mm	92.1 in 2340 mm
Boom Height - Shipping Position
68.9 in 1750 mm	75.6 in 1920 mm	75.2 in 1910 mm
Tail Swing with Counterweight
37.8 in 960 mm	35 in 890 mm	51.2 in 1300 mm
Maximum Dig Height
197.6 in 5020 mm	183.1 in 4650 mm	201.8 in 5125 mm
Maximum Reach
216.9 in 5510 mm	206.3 in 5240 mm	219.3 in 5570 mm
Stick Length
61.4 in 1560 mm	61.4 in 1560 mm	66.7 in 1695 mm
Maximum Blade Height
15.2 in 385 mm	15.2 in 385 mm	16.5 in 420 mm
Track Width
-	-	66.9 in 1700 mm
Vertical Wall
94.1 in 2390 mm	81.5 in 2070 mm	99.8 in 2535 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
211.8 in 5380 mm	201.2 in 5110 mm	214.4 in 5445 mm
O/A Track Width
70.1 in 1780 mm	-	-
Tail Swing without Counterweight
35 in 890 mm	30.5 in 775 mm	47.4 in 1205 mm
Maximum Blade Depth
21.1 in 535 mm	21.1 in 535 mm	18.7 in 475 mm
Track Belt/Shoe Width
11.8 in 300 mm	11.8 in 300 mm	13.8 in 350 mm
Note
Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.	Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment. Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
Overall Shipping Length*
190.9 in 4850 mm	179.5 in 4560 mm	194.9 in 4950 mm
O/A Shipping Height
97.6 in 2480 mm	97.6 in 2480 mm	100 in 2540 mm
Boom Swing - Right
34.3 ° 870 mm	34.3 in 870 mm	28.7 in 730 mm
O/A Undercarriage Length
87.4 in 2220 mm	81.5 in 2070 mm	87 in 2210 mm
Ground Clearance
12.2 in 310 mm	12.2 in 310 mm	12 in 305 mm
Travel System
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
3799 lbf 16.9 kN	3305 lbf 14.7 kN	4271 lbf 19 kN
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
6969 lbf 31 kN	7059 lbf 31.4 kN	7329 lbf 32.6 kN
Travel Speed - High
2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h	2.8 mile/h 4.5 km/h	3.2 mile/h 5.2 km/h
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight
4.3 psi 29.6 kPa	4 psi 27.6 kPa	4.2 psi 28.7 kPa
Gradeability - Maximum
30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees	30 degrees 30 degrees
Travel Speed - Low
1.6 mile/h 2.6 km/h	1.6 mile/h 2.6 km/h	2.2 mile/h 3.5 km/h
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight
5.2 psi 35.7 kPa	4.7 psi 32.3 kPa	4.9 psi 33.8 kPa
Sustainability
Recyclability
95% 95%	95% 95%	96% 96%
Engine
Net Power
23.6 HP 17.6 kW	23.6 HP 17.6 kW	45 HP 33.6 kW
Engine Model
C1.7 C1.7	C1.1 Turbo C1.1 Turbo	C1.7 Turbo C1.7 Turbo
Stroke
3.9 in 100 mm	3.2 in 81 mm	3.9 in 100 mm
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995
24.7 HP 18.4 kW	-	-
Gross Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
-	24.7 HP 18.4 kW	48.4 HP 36.1 kW
Note
Net power is tested per ISO 9249 and 80/1269/EEC. Net power is tested per ISO 9249 and 80/1269/EEC.	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.	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.
Net Power @ 2,200 rpm - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - ISO 9249/EEC 80/1269
23.6 HP 17.6 kW	-	-
Displacement
104 in³ 1.7 l	69 in³ 1.1 l	101 in³ 1.662 l
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is at rated speed and rated power when the engine is installed with the factory configured fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with a minimum alternator load.	-	-
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC
-	23.6 HP 17.6 kW	45 HP 33.6 kW
Bore
3.3 in 84 mm	3 in 77 mm	3.3 in 84 mm
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.

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