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Caterpillar 349E Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 349E ➔

The Caterpillar 349E is a large hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's E Series lineup, designed for heavy-duty earthmoving, mass excavation, and demanding construction applications. It is commonly used in quarry work, site preparation, trenching, demolition, and material handling. The 349E features a high-output diesel engine, advanced hydraulic system, reinforced undercarriage, and a spacious operator cab with electronic controls. Available with multiple boom, stick, and bucket configurations, the model is suited to a range of jobsite requirements. The Caterpillar 349E is recognized for its productivity, durability, and compatibility with a wide selection of work tools and attachments.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth	25 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	38 ft (12 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull

75,300 lbs (34,156 kg)

Engine

Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Displacement	763 cu in (12,503 cu cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat C13 ACERT
Gross Power	432 hp (322 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	432 hp (322 kw)
Net Power	396 hp (295 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	396 hp (295 kw)
Stroke	6 in (16 cm)

Hydraulic System

203	203 gpm (768 lpm)
Boom Cylinder - Bore	7 in (17 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	60 in (152 cm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3989 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5076 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	8 in (19 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	69 in (176 cm)
Swing System - Maximum Flow	102 gpm (386 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13 gal (50 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	11 gal (43 l)
Fuel Capacity	190 gal (719 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	151 gal (570 l)
Operating Weight	117,500 lbs (53,297 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	13 gal (50 l)
Final Drive - Each	4 gal (15 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	190 gal (719 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	151 gal (570 l)
Hydraulic Tank	108 gal (407 l)
Swing Drive - Each	3 gal (10 l)

Standards

Brakes	ISO 10265
Cab/FOGS	SAE J1356

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

8.7 rpm

Undercarriage

Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2 or 3
Number of Shoes per Side	52
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9

Weights

Operating Weight

117,500 lbs (53,297 kg)

Caterpillar 349Es currently for sale

A Caterpillar 349E From Finning CAT for $279,500.00 USD

A Caterpillar 349E From Fabick Cat for $119,000.00 USD

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