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966 GC
UNITS:
Metric
Imperial
Net Power - ISO 9249
196 kW
263 hp
 
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151 kW
202 hp
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C9.3B
 
Cat® C7.1
Cat® C7.1
 
Cat C7.1
Cat C7.1
Stroke
149 mm
5.87 in
 
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135 mm
5.3 in
Displacement
9.3 l
568 in³
 
7.01 l
427 in³
 
7.01 l
427.8 in³
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
196 kW
263 hp
 
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151 kW
202 hp
Rated Gross Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 14396
219 kW
294 hp
 
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168 kW
225 hp
Max Net Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1671 N·m
1233 ft·lbf
 
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Bore - ISO 9249
115 mm
4.53 in
 
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Max Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
239 kW
321 hp
 
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Max Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1779 N·m
1312 ft·lbf
 
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Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002
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186 kW
249 hp
 
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Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014
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188 kW
253 hp
 
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Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
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235 hp (metric)
235 hp (metric)
 
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Engine Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 14396:2002
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1231 N·m
908 lbf·ft
 
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Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm SAE J1995:2014
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1242 N·m
916 lbf·ft
 
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Net Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
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1170 N·m
863 lbf·ft
 
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Emissions
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Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
 
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Biodiesel Capability
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Up to B20¹
Up to B20¹
 
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Note (1)
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The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
 
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Note (2)
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¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
 
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Bore
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105 mm
4.1 in
Maximum Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm
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1020 N·m
752 ft-lb
Maximum Gross Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396
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171 kW
229 hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,300 rpm
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931 N·m
687 ft-lb
Operating Weight
21577 kg
47569 lb
 
19260 kg
42461 lb
 
18676 kg
41174 lb
Note
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Weight based on a machine configuration with parallel lift Z-bar linkage, Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Weight based on a machine configuration with parallel lift Z-bar linkage, Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
 
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Bucket Capacities
3.8-7.1 m³ (5.0-9.25 yd³)
3.8-7.1 m³ (5.0-9.25 yd³)
 
2.5-4.4 m³ (3.3-5.75 yd³)
2.5-4.4 m³ (3.3-5.75 yd³)
Operating Weight
21577 kg
47569 lb
Breakout Force
164 kN
36869 lbf
Note (1)
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Note (3)
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 5.
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 5.
Note (2)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Tipping Load - Full Turn - Rigid Tires**
14568 kg
32117 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1:2007*
13594 kg
29970 lb
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
 
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Note (2)
**European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.”
**European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.”
 
²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Note (1)
*For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives.”
*For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives.”
 
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
 
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
 
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108 LWA**
108 LWA**
 
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Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008
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70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008
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107 dB(A)
107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹
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69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²
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104 dB(A)
104 dB(A)
Forward - 1
6.4 km/h
4 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7 km/h
4.4 mile/h
Forward - 2
12.1 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
12 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
12.5 km/h
7.8 mile/h
Forward - 3
21 km/h
13 mile/h
 
19.3 km/h
12 mile/h
 
22 km/h
13.7 mile/h
Forward - 4
34.8 km/h
21.6 mile/h
 
25.7 km/h
16 mile/h
 
34 km/h
21.1 mile/h
Reverse - 1
7 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7 km/h
4.4 mile/h
Reverse - 2
13.2 km/h
8.2 mile/h
 
12 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
12.5 km/h
7.8 mile/h
Reverse - 3
23 km/h
14.3 mile/h
 
25.7 km/h
16 mile/h
 
22 km/h
13.7 mile/h
Reverse - 4
36.9 km/h
22.9 mile/h
 
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Note (1)
Maximum travel speeds (26.5R25 tires).
Maximum travel speeds (26.5R25 tires).
 
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Note (2)
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 825 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 825 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
 
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Forward - 5
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39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
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Note
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Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
 
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Differential - Final Drives - Front
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
40 l
10.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
320 l
84.5 gal (US)
 
259.5 l
68.6 gal (US)
 
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Crankcase
25 l
6.6 gal (US)
 
21 l
5.5 gal (US)
 
20 l
5.3 gal (US)
Cooling System
53 l
14 gal (US)
 
54 l
14.3 gal (US)
 
48 l
12.7 gal (US)
Transmission
55 l
14.5 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
45 l
11.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
57 l
15.1 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
38 l
10 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
120 l
31.7 gal (US)
 
97 l
25.6 gal (US)
 
120 l
31.7 gal (US)
DEF Tank
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15 l
4 gal (US)
 
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Fuel Tank Size
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290 l
76.6 gal (US)
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Piston
 
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Piston
Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
6.5 s
6.5 s
 
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6.1 s
6.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
12 s
12 s
 
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10.1 s
10.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.8 s
2.8 s
 
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2.8 s
2.8 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
27900 kPa
4047 psi
 
29300 kPa
4250 psi
 
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Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
320 l/min
85 gal/min
 
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Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
23500 kPa
3408 psi
 
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Implement System - Maximum Flow - 2,200 rpm
320 l/min
85 gal/min
 
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Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm
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322 l/min
85 gal/min
 
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
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9.1 s
9.1 s
 
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Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow
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280 l/min
74 gal/min
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
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248 l/min
65.5 gal/min
Implement System Pump Type
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Piston
Piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure @ 50 ± 1.5 L/min (13.2 + 0.4 gal/min)
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27900 kPa
4047 psi
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure @ 70 L/min
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20680 kPa
2999 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
2.7 s
2.7 s
 
1.2 s
1.2 s
Choices
Choices include: Triangle 26.5-25 20PR L3 (TL612); Triangle 26.5R25, L3 (TB516); Maxam 26.5R25, L3 (MS302); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L3 (VJT); Maxam 26.5R25, L5 (MS503); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L5 (VSDT); Triangle 26.5R25, L5 (TL538S+)
Choices include: Triangle 26.5-25 20PR L3 (TL612); Triangle 26.5R25, L3 (TB516); Maxam 26.5R25, L3 (MS302); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L3 (VJT); Maxam 26.5R25, L5 (MS503); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L5 (VSDT); Triangle 26.5R25, L5 (TL538S+)
 
Choices include: 23.5-25 16PR, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Bridgestone)
Choices include: 23.5-25 16PR, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Bridgestone)
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
 
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
 
Brakes meet ISO 3450
Brakes meet ISO 3450
Lift Arm Clearance
3705 mm
12.16 ft
 
3649 mm
12 ft
B-Pin Height
4256 mm
14 ft
 
4188 mm
13.7 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2453 mm
8 ft
 
2001 mm
6.6 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3582 mm
11.75 ft
 
3458 mm
11.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3539 mm
11.61 ft
 
3596 mm
11.8 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2804 mm
9.2 ft
 
2568 mm
8.4 ft
Ground Clearance
455 mm
1.49 ft
 
460 mm
1.5 ft
Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.65 ft
 
3300 mm
10.8 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
5.82 ft
 
1650 mm
5.4 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 °
62 °
 
60 °
60 °
Rack Back - Carry
50 °
50 °
 
45 °
45 °
Rack Back - Ground
42 °
42 °
 
40 °
40 °
B-Pin Height - Carry
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655 mm
2.2 ft
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
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52 °
52 °
Height - Center Line of Axle
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750 mm
2.5 ft
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
11201 kg
24694 lb
 
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Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
11961 kg
26369 lb
 
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Breakout Force
181 kN
40690 lbf
 
147 kN
33047 lb
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
 
**Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5.
**Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5.
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
 
*Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
*Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - Rigid Tires**
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11197 kg
24685 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - ISO 14397-1*
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10503 kg
23155 lb
Height - Top of Hood
2695 mm
8.83 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3456 mm
11.33 ft
Ground Clearance
354 mm
1.08 ft
Wheel Base
3350 mm
10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7024 mm
23.08 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
623 mm
2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4009 mm
13.08 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3255 mm
10.67 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
59 °
59 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
2824 mm
9.33 ft
Tread Width
2140 mm
7 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Height - Top of Hood
2695 mm
8.83 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3456 mm
11.33 ft
Ground Clearance
354 mm
1.08 ft
Wheel Base
3350 mm
10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7490 mm
24.58 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
775 mm
2.5 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4514 mm
14.75 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3615 mm
11.92 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 °
56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
2824 mm
9.33 ft
Tread Width
2140 mm
7 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 3.1 m³ (4.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires
3419 mm
11.2 ft
Turning Radius - Outside Edge of Counterweight
6190 mm
20.3 ft
Turning Radius - Outside of Tires
6164 mm
20.2 ft
Width - Over Tires
2745 mm
9 ft
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