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Caterpillar 385B Excavator

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

The Caterpillar 385B Excavator is a powerful machine designed for heavy-duty excavation and construction projects. With multiple boom/stick options offering impressive cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights, this excavator can tackle a wide range of tasks with ease. Its high engine power, hydraulic system capacity, and operating weight make it a reliable and efficient choice for demanding work environments. Whether digging trenches, loading materials, or reaching tall structures, the Caterpillar 385B Excavator is a versatile and capable piece of equipment.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	41 ft (13 m)
Max Digging Depth	24 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	27 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	40 ft (12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	44 ft (13 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	42 ft (13 m)
Max Digging Depth	25 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	27 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	42 ft (13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	44 ft (14 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	45 ft (14 m)
Max Digging Depth	28 ft (9 m)
Max Loading Height	30 ft (9 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	45 ft (14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	48 ft (15 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	44 ft (13 m)
Max Digging Depth	31 ft (9 m)
Max Loading Height	31 ft (10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	48 ft (15 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	48 ft (15 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Max Cutting Height	45 ft (14 m)
Max Digging Depth	35 ft (11 m)
Max Loading Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	51 ft (16 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	47 ft (14 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 6

Max Cutting Height	49 ft (15 m)
Max Digging Depth	38 ft (12 m)
Max Loading Height	37 ft (11 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	56 ft (17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	53 ft (16 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	7 cu yd (5 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	4 cu yd (3 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length of Track on Ground	15 ft (5 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	5 ft (2 m)
Tail Swing Radius	15 ft (5 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore	6 in (14 cm)
Displacement	964 cu in (15,797 cu cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Gross Power	530 hp (395 kw)
Net Power	530 hp (395 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)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
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	17 gal (65 l)
Fuel Capacity	328 gal (1,240 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	259 gpm (980 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	263 gal (995 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4641.3 psi
Maximum Digging Depth	35 ft (11 m)
Operating Weight	185,475 lbs (84,130 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	133,087 lbs (60,367 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	26 in (65 cm)
Track Gauge	12 ft (4 m)

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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