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Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995
110 HP 82 kW	98 HP 73 kW	74.3 HP 55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349
106 HP 79 kW	95 HP 71 kW	72.9 HP 54.4 kW
Displacement
232 in³ 3.8 l	232 in³ 3.8 l	203 in³ 3.3 l
Stroke
4.7 in 120 mm	4.7 in 120 mm	4.7 in 120 mm
Bore
3.9 in 100 mm	3.9 in 100 mm	3.7 in 94 mm
Net Flywheel Power
106 HP 79 kW	95 HP 71 kW	72.9 HP 54.4 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
107 HP 80 kW	96 HP 71 kW	73.7 HP 54.9 kW
Engine Model
Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo) Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)	Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo) Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)	Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
276 ft·lbf 374 N·m	246 ft·lbf 334 N·m	195 ft·lbf 265 N·m
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity
3700 lb 1680 kg	3450 lb 1570 kg	2700 lb 1225 kg
Tipping Load
7400 lb 3365 kg	6900 lb 3135 kg	5400 lb 2455 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7362 lb 3339 kg	7443 lb 3376 kg	7355 lb 3336 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
6085 lb 2760 kg	6074 lb 2755 kg	-
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3950 lb 1795 kg	3690 lb 1675 kg	3055 lb 1390 kg
Weights
Operating Weight
9573 lb 4342 kg	9133 lb 4143 kg	8296 lb 3763 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Dimensions
Wheel Base
54.6 in 1386 mm	54.6 in 1386 mm	49.2 in 1249 mm
Height - Top of Cab
84 in 2133 mm	82.4 in 2094 mm	83.1 in 2110 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
76 in 1930 mm	72 in 1829 mm	66 in 1676 mm
Ground Clearance
10.4 in 263 mm	8.9 in 226 mm	8.9 in 226 mm
Departure Angle
28° 28°	27° 27°	26° 26°
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
-	-	42.6 in 1083 mm
Maximum Dump Angle
51° 51°	51° 51°	51° 51°
Length - Without Bucket
127 in 3226 mm	127.6 in 3242 mm	117.9 in 2995 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
-	-	85.9 in 2181 mm
Roll Back Angle
28° 28°	28° 28°	-
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
13.5 in 344 mm	14.7 in 374 mm	15.5 in 393 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
49.1 in 1246 mm	50.5 in 1282 mm	50.9 in 1293 mm
Maximum Overall Height
161.5 in 4103 mm	160.1 in 4067 mm	157.8 in 4008 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
29 in 736 mm	30.3 in 769 mm	30.9 in 786 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
57.7 in 1466 mm	58.3 in 1482 mm	55.2 in 1401 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
84° 84°	84° 84°	84° 84°
Length - With Bucket on Ground
155 in 3937 mm	155.7 in 3954 mm	146.2 in 3714 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
74.7 in 1899 mm	74.7 in 1899 mm	71.1 in 1805 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
97.4 in 2474 mm	96 in 2438 mm	93.7 in 2380 mm
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
46.2 in 1175 mm	46.2 in 1175 mm	-
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
128.6 in 3265 mm	127.1 in 3229 mm	124.9 in 3172 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
9.3 in 235 mm	7.8 in 198 mm	7.9 in 200 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
90.6 in 2301 mm	89.8 in 2280 mm	-
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi 28000 kPa	-	-
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
-	23 gal/min 86 l/min	23 gal/min 86 l/min
Standard Flow Mode - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi 23000 kPa	-	-
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
-	76 HP 57 kW	76 HP 57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
-	4061 psi 28000 kPa	4061 psi 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
-	32 gal/min 121 l/min	32 gal/min 121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)
94 HP 70 kW	-	-
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
-	3335 psi 23000 kPa	3335 psi 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
-	44 HP 33 kW	44 HP 33 kW
Note
When equipped with Cat 400 Series work tools. When equipped with Cat 400 Series work tools.	-	-
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*
40 gal/min 150 l/min	-	-
Standard Flow Mode - Hydraulic Power - Calculated
44 HP 33 kW	-	-
Standard Flow Mode - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gal/min 86 l/min	-	-
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
10.3 mile/h 16.6 km/h	-	-
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
-	9.4 mile/h 15.1 km/h	11 mile/h 17.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
7.2 mile/h 11.6 km/h	6.6 mile/h 10.6 km/h	7.7 mile/h 12.5 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
4.1 gal (US) 16 l	4.1 gal (US) 16 l	3.7 gal (US) 14 l
Engine Crankcase
3.5 gal (US) 13 l	3.5 gal (US) 13 l	3 gal (US) 11 l
Fuel Tank
31.7 gal (US) 120 l	31.7 gal (US) 120 l	27.7 gal (US) 105 l
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal (US) 55 l	14.5 gal (US) 55 l	13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Hydraulic Tank
10.3 gal (US) 39 l	10.3 gal (US) 39 l	10.3 gal (US) 39 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
5 gal (US) 19 l	5 gal (US) 19 l	-
Chain Box - Each Side
2.7 gal (US) 10.2 l	2.7 gal (US) 10.2 l	3.3 gal (US) 12.7 l
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
Noise Level
Inside Cab*
-	83 dB(A) 83 dB(A)	81 dB(A) 81 dB(A)
Outside Cab***
104 dB(A) 104 dB(A)	-	-
Outside Cab**
-	102 dB(A) 102 dB(A)	101 dB(A) 101 dB(A)
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)
The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.	The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.	The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Inside Cab**
83 dB(A) 83 dB(A)	-	-
Note (3)
*The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. *The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.	The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.	The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.

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