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Caterpillar 385B L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 385B L ➔

The Caterpillar 385B L Excavator boasts impressive power and performance with a net power of 513 hp and a digging depth and reach of 38 ft each. Equipped with a Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC engine, this excavator is designed for efficient and reliable operation in a variety of construction and excavation tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 35.1 ft and an operating weight of 190370 lbs, the Caterpillar 385B L is a robust machine that offers precision and durability on the job site.

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Dimensions

Digging Depth	38 ft (12 m)
Digging Reach	38 ft (12 m)

Engine

Bore	6 in (14 cm)
Displacement	964 cu in (15,797 cu cm)
Engine Model	Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Net Power	513 hp (383 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	513 hp (383 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	513 hp (383 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	513 hp (383 kw)
Stroke	7 in (17 cm)

Hydraulic System

23.8	24 gpm (90 lpm)
258	258 gpm (977 lpm)
Boom Cylinder - Bore	8 in (21 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	77 in (197 cm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal	4640 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3770 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	9 in (22 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	89 in (226 cm)
Swing System - Maximum Flow	119 gpm (450 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	27 gal (101 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	21 gal (80 l)
Fuel Capacity	328 gal (1,241 l)
Maximum Digging Depth	35 ft (11 m)
Operating Weight	190,370 lbs (86,350 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	27 gal (101 l)
Engine Oil	21 gal (80 l)
Final Drive - Each	6 gal (21 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	328 gal (1,241 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	263 gal (995 l)
Hydraulic Tank	214 gal (810 l)
Swing Drive - Each	5 gal (19 l)

Standards

Brakes	SAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FOGS	SAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

6.2 rpm

Track

Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	51
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	9
Standard with Long Undercarriage	36 in (91 cm)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	133,030 lbs (60,341 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	3
Number of Shoes per Side	47
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	30 in (76 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage	189,770 lbs (86,078 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage	183,940 lbs (83,434 kg)

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