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Caterpillar 345C L

Summary

The Caterpillar 345C L is a large hydraulic excavator manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. The 345C L, with 345 hp (257 kW) of net flywheel power, is classified as a large excavator by Caterpillar. In Caterpillar's naming conventions, the last two digits indicate the excavator's weight in metric tonnes. The 345C L is not named after its horsepower. Rather, it is a coincidence that both use the number 345. Caterpillar currently produces the 300 series, including the 345C L.

A Caterpillar 345C L Excavator parked on a residential construction site in South Florida.

Specifications edit

Engine edit

 
A Caterpillar 345C L Excavator bucket.
  • Engine Model: Caterpillar C13 ACERT
  • Net Flywheel Power: 345 hp (257 kW)
  • Net Power (ISO 9249): 345 hp (257 kW)
  • Net Power (SAE J1349): 349 hp (257 kW)
  • Net Power (EEC 80/1269): 345 hp (257 kW)
  • Cylinders: 6

Weights edit

  • Operating Weight: 99,150 lb (44,970 kg)
  • Operating Weight (long undercarriage): 99,150 lb (44,970 kg)

Operating Specifications edit

  • Max Reach at Ground Level: 42.5 ft (13.0 m)
  • Max Digging Depth: 29.3 ft (8.9 m)
  • Max Bucket Capacity: 5 yd³ (3.8 m³)
  • Nominal bucket weight: 3,880 lb (1,760 kg)
  • Bucket digging force (Normal): 39,300 lbf (175 kN) ([1]

In the Media edit

  • "Episode 678: Auction Fever", Planet Money, January 22, 2016.

References edit

  1. ^ "345C L Hydraulic Excavator". Archived from the original on 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2007-11-25.