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Caterpillar 205 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 205 ➔

The Caterpillar 205 Excavator offers impressive capabilities and precision in various excavation tasks. With multiple Boom/Stick Excavator options providing different cutting heights, digging depths, loading heights, and reach capacities, this excavator ensures versatility on the job site. Equipped with a powerful 71 HP engine and a maximum bucket capacity of 1 cu yd, the Caterpillar 205 is designed for efficient performance. Its compact dimensions and robust undercarriage make it a reliable choice for heavy-duty operations, backed by a hydraulic system with high flow capacity and precise control. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 205 Excavator to discover its full potential.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Digging Depth	15 ft (4 m)
Max Loading Height	15 ft (4 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	24 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24 ft (7 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Max Loading Height	15 ft (5 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26 ft (8 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24 ft (7 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Max Loading Height	15 ft (4 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27 ft (8 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	24 ft (7 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Digging Depth	14 ft (4 m)
Max Loading Height	19 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	25 ft (8 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Max Cutting Height	25 ft (8 m)
Max Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27 ft (8 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6

Max Cutting Height	25 ft (8 m)
Max Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28 ft (9 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0 cu yd (0 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement	236 cu in (3,861 cu cm)
Engine Model	4.236
Net Power	71 hp (53 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8 gal (30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Capacity	49 gal (185 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	49 gpm (186 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	64 gal (240 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4351.2 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	28,958 lbs (13,135 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

11.3 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	15,355 lbs (6,965 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (4 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	47
Shoe Size	20 in (50 cm)
Track Gauge	6 ft (2 m)

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