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Caterpillar 245 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 245 ➔

The Caterpillar 245 Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a wide range of digging and loading operations. With various boom and stick options available, it offers impressive digging depths, loading heights, and reach distances. Equipped with a turbocharged engine and a spacious cab, the 245 Excavator provides reliable performance and operator comfort. Its hydraulic system and bucket capacity ensure efficient operation, making it a top choice for heavy-duty projects.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	41 ft (12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	44 ft (14 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Digging Depth	28 ft (9 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	42 ft (13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	43 ft (13 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Digging Depth	32 ft (10 m)
Max Loading Height	26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	46 ft (14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	42 ft (13 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	3 cu yd (2 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	12 ft (4 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
Engine Model	3406
Net Power	325 hp (242 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	21 gal (78 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10 gal (36 l)
Fuel Capacity	158 gal (597 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	236 gpm (894 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	193 gal (729 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4500 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	133,486 lbs (60,548 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	9 gal (35 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

4.8 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	98,600 lbs (44,724 kg)
Ground Pressure	11.9 psi
Max Travel Speed	2 mph (3 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side	45
Shoe Size	30 in (76 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

Caterpillar 245s currently for sale

A 1978 Caterpillar 245 From Team Boone for $22,000.00 USD

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