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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
172 HP 128.5 kW	172 HP 128.5 kW	172 HP 128.5 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
175 hp (metric) 175 hp (metric)	175 hp (metric) 175 hp (metric)	175 hp (metric) 175 hp (metric)
Engine Model
Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1	Cat C4.4 Cat C4.4	Cat C4.4 Cat C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396
174 HP 129.4 kW	174 HP 129.4 kW	174 HP 129.4 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
176 hp (metric) 176 hp (metric)	176 hp (metric) 176 hp (metric)	176 hp (metric) 176 hp (metric)
Bore
4 in 105 mm	4 in 105 mm	4 in 105 mm
Stroke
5 in 135 mm	5 in 127 mm	5 in 127 mm
Displacement
428 in³ 7.01 l	269 in³ 4.4 l	269 in³ 4.4 l
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. 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 equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. 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 equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. 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 equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. 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 equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. 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 equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)
¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). *Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.	¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). *Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.	¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat 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)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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 (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). *Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
429 l/min (113 gal/min) 429 l/min (113 gal/min)	429 l/min (113 gal/min) 429 l/min (113 gal/min)	-
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
-	-	429 L/min (113 gal/min) 429 L/min (113 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal
-	-	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075 psi 35000 kPa	5075 psi 35000 kPa	-
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
-	-	5510 psi 38000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel
4974 psi 34300 kPa	4974 psi 34300 kPa	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3988 psi 27500 kPa	3988 psi 27500 kPa	3988 psi 27500 kPa
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed
11.25 r/min 11.25 r/min	-	11.12 r/min 11.12 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
60300 ft·lbf 82 kN·m	60300 ft·lbf 82 kN·m	60360 ft·lbf 82 kN·m
Weights
Operating Weight
55100 lb 25000 kg	49800 lb 22600 kg	62800 lb 28500 kg
Note
Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9 (9'6"), Reach stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.38 m³ (1.81 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser track shoes and 5,400 kg (11,900 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9 (9'6"), Reach stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.38 m³ (1.81 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser track shoes and 5,400 kg (11,900 lb) counterweight.	Reach boom, R2.9 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³) bucket 790 mm (31") triple grouser shoes, 4200 kg (10,400 lb) counterweight. Reach boom, R2.9 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³) bucket 790 mm (31") triple grouser shoes, 4200 kg (10,400 lb) counterweight.	Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9B1 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes and 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9B1 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes and 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
86.6 gal (US) 345 l	86.6 gal (US) 345 l	82.7 gal (US) 313 l
Cooling System
6.6 gal (US) 25 l	6.6 gal (US) 25 l	3.1 gal (US) 11.8 l
Engine Oil
6.6 gal (US) 25 l	4 gal (US) 15 l	4 gal (US) 15 l
Swing Drive
-	-	1.5 gal (US) 5.5 l
Swing Drive - Each
1.6 gal (US) 6 l	1.6 gal (US) 6 l	-
Final Drive - Each
1.3 gal (US) 5 l	1.1 gal (US) 4 l	1.2 gal (US) 4.5 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
61.8 gal (US) 234 l	61.8 gal (US) 234 l	60.8 gal (US) 230 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.4 gal (US) 115 l	30.4 gal (US) 115 l	29.4 gal (US) 111 l
DEF Tank
10.8 gal (US) 41 l	10.3 gal (US) 39 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Dimensions
Boom
Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick
Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket
HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 yd³)	1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³) 1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³)	HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
9.7 ft 2960 mm	9.7 ft 2960 mm	10.1 ft 3080 mm
Handrail Height
9.7 ft 2950 mm	9.7 ft 2950 mm	10.5 ft 3190 mm
Shipping Length
31.3 ft 9530 mm	31.3 ft 9530 mm	29.2 ft 8890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
9.3 ft 2830 mm	9.3 ft 2830 mm	5.11 ft 1810 mm
Counterweight Clearance
3.4 ft 1050 mm	3.4 ft 1050 mm	3.3 ft 980 mm
Ground Clearance
1.5 ft 470 mm	1.5 ft 470 mm	1.5 ft 440 mm
Track Length
14.6 ft 4450 mm	14.6 ft 4450 mm	14.7 ft 4460 mm
Length to Center of Rollers
12 ft 3650 mm	11.7 ft 3650 mm	12 ft 3650 mm
Track Gauge
7.8 ft 2380 mm	7.8 ft 2380 mm	7.1 ft 2380 mm
Transport Width - 600 mm (24”) Shoes
-	-	9.8 ft 2980 mm
Transport Width
10.4 ft 3170 mm	9.8 ft 2980 mm	-
Transport Width - 790 mm (31 in) Shoes
-	-	10.4 ft 3170 mm
Working Ranges & Forces
Maximum Digging Depth
22.1 ft 6730 mm	22 ft 6720 mm	22 ft 6700 mm
Boom
Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick
Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket
HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 yd³)	1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³) 1.19 m ³ (1.56 yd³)	HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
32.4 ft 9870 mm	32.3 ft 9860 mm	32.1 ft 9780 mm
Maximum Cutting Height
31 ft 9450 mm	30.7 ft 9370 mm	36 ft 10970 mm
Maximum Loading Height
21.3 ft 6480 mm	21.3 ft 6490 mm	25.11 ft 7900 mm
Minimum Loading Height
7.1 ft 2160 mm	7.1 ft 2170 mm	9.9 ft 2980 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
21.5 ft 6560 mm	21.5 ft 6550 mm	21.5 ft 6520 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.8 ft 5740 mm	17 ft 5190 mm	16 ft 4880 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
34308 lbf 140 kN	38811 lbf 150 kN	33720 lbf 150 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO
26094 lbf 107 kN	23911 lbf 106 kN	23830 lbf 106 kN
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 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons).	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons).	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons).
Sustainability
Recyclability
98% 98%	97% 97%	98% 98%

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