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R2900 XE (Diesel-Electric)
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Caterpillar's first diesel-electric underground LHD. Bigger payload, faster loading and reduced emissions. Its diesel-electric drive engine is EU Stage V compliant. Caterpillar has a goal of making 100% of new products more sustainable than the previous generation by 2030.

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R2900 XE (Diesel-Electric)
  • R1300G
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  • R3000H
R3000H
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  • R1700
  • R2900 XE (Diesel-Electric)
R1300G
  • R1600H
  • R1700
  • R2900 XE (Diesel-Electric)
  • R3000H
UNITS:
Metric
Imperial
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
 
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
 
Cat® 3306B DITA
Cat® 3306B DITA
Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002
335 kW
449 hp
 
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Engine Power - Tier 2/Stage II Engine - ISO 14396:2002
333 kW
447 hp
 
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Bore
137 mm
5.39 in
 
137.2 mm
5.4 in
 
120.7 mm
4.75 in
Stroke
172 mm
6.77 in
 
171.5 mm
6.8 in
 
152.4 mm
6 in
Displacement
15.2 l
928 in³
 
15.2 l
927.6 in³
 
10.5 l
640.75 in³
Note (1)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Tier 2/Stage II model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Tier 2/Stage II model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
 
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
 
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Stage V model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Stage V model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
 
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
 
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (3)
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
 
No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines.
No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines.
 
Engine derate will commence at an altitude of 4500 m (14,763.7 ft).
Engine derate will commence at an altitude of 4500 m (14,763.7 ft).
Note (4)
Minimal engine derating* required up to 2926 m (9,600 ft) at rated speed for Stage V engines and 3505 m (11,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II equivalent engines.
Minimal engine derating* required up to 2926 m (9,600 ft) at rated speed for Stage V engines and 3505 m (11,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II equivalent engines.
 
Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
 
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Note (5)
Optional DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Package available.
Optional DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Package available.
 
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.
 
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Note (6)
* <5%
* <5%
 
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Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
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299 kW
401 hp
 
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Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002
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299 kW
401 hp
 
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Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
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117 kW
157 hp
Nominal Payload Capacity
18500 kg
40785 lb
 
20000 kg
44092 lb
 
6800 kg
14991 lb
Gross Machine Mass
78089 kg
172157 lb
 
82000 kg
180779 lb
 
29702 kg
65482 lb
Shipping Weight
59869 kg
131988 lb
 
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Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
43276 kg
95407 lb
 
47264 kg
104199 lb
 
20575 kg
45360 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
37598 kg
82889 lb
 
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17870 kg
39397 lb
Breakout Force - Lift (ISO)
32500 kg
71500 lb
 
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-
Breakout Force - Tilt (ISO)
42000 kg
92500 lb
 
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-
Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal
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40003 kg
88191 lb
 
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Breakout Force - SAE
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28020 kg
61773 lb
 
12020 kg
26504 lb
Operating Mass*
55462 kg
122300 lb
 
58263 kg
128448 lb
 
20725 kg
45691 lb
Operating Mass* - Front Axle
24685 kg
54400 lb
 
24747 kg
54558 lb
 
7625 kg
16810 lb
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
30777 kg
67900 lb
 
33499 kg
73853 lb
 
13100 kg
28881 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
73962 kg
163100 lb
 
78263 kg
172540 lb
 
27525 kg
60682 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
54480 kg
120100 lb
 
56784 kg
125187 lb
 
18645 kg
41105 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
19482 kg
43000 lb
 
21462 kg
47316 lb
 
8880 kg
19577 lb
Note
* Calculated Weight.
* Calculated Weight.
 
*Calculated weight.
*Calculated weight.
 
*Calculated weights.
*Calculated weights.
Transmission Type
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
 
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Forward - 1st (virtual)
5.8 km/h
3.6 mile/h
 
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Forward - 2nd (virtual)
9.5 km/h
5.9 mile/h
 
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Forward - 3rd (virtual)
17.0 km/h
10.6 mile/h
 
-
 
-
Forward - 4th (virtual)
24.6 km/h
15.3 mile/h
 
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Forward - 5th (virtual)
33.4 km/h
20.8 mile/h
 
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Reverse - 1st (virtual)
6.0 km/h
3.7 mile/h
 
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Reverse - 2nd (virtual)
10.1 km/h
6.3 mile/h
 
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Reverse - 3rd (virtual)
18.0 km/h
11.2 mile/h
 
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Reverse - 4th (virtual)
26.0 km/h
16.2 mile/h
 
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Reverse - 5th (virtual)
32.9 km/h
20.4 mile/h
 
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Forward - 1
-
 
4.9 km/h
3 mile/h
 
4.5 km/h
2.8 mile/h
Forward - 2
-
 
9.1 km/h
5.7 mile/h
 
7.8 km/h
4.8 mile/h
Forward - 3
-
 
16.4 km/h
10.2 mile/h
 
15 km/h
9.3 mile/h
Forward - 4
-
 
28.2 km/h
17.5 mile/h
 
26.3 km/h
16.3 mile/h
Reverse - 1
-
 
6.6 km/h
4.1 mile/h
 
4.5 km/h
2.8 mile/h
Reverse - 2
-
 
11.5 km/h
7.1 mile/h
 
7.8 km/h
4.8 mile/h
Reverse - 3
-
 
20.5 km/h
12.7 mile/h
 
14.8 km/h
9.2 mile/h
Reverse - 4
-
 
31.3 km/h
19.4 mile/h
 
23 km/h
14.3 mile/h
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Electro Hydraulic Controls
Electro Hydraulic Controls
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Variable Displacement Piston
Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Flow
479 l/min
264 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Main
31700 kPa
4597 psi
Lift Cylinder - Bore
190 mm
7.48 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
1011 mm
39.8 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
270 mm
10.63 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
458 mm
18.03 in
Raise
9.0 s
9.0 s
 
8.8 s
8.8 s
 
5 s
5 s
Dump
2.8 s
2.8 s
 
1.85 s
1.85 s
 
2 s
2 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
3.5 s
3.5 s
 
3.54 s
3.54 s
 
2.3 s
2.3 s
Total Cycle Time
15.3 s
15.3 s
 
14.2 s
14.2 s
 
9.3 s
9.3 s
Bucket Capacities
7.4-9.8 m³ (9.7-12.8 yd³)
7.4-9.8 m³ (9.7-12.8 yd³)
 
8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)
8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)
 
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Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket
7.4 m³
9.7 yd³
 
8.9 m³
11.6 yd³
 
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Dump Bucket - 2
8.6 m³
11.2 yd³
 
9.5 m³
12.4 yd³
 
2.8 m³
3.7 yd³
Dump Bucket - 3
9.2 m³
12.0 yd³
 
10.5 m³
13.7 yd³
 
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Dump Bucket - 4
9.8 m³
12.8 yd³
 
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3.4 m³
4.4 yd³
Light Material Bucket
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11.6 m³
15.2 yd³
 
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Dump Bucket - 1
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2.5 m³
3.2 yd³
Dump Bucket - 3 - Standard Bucket
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-
 
3.1 m³
4.1 yd³
Ejector Bucket
-
 
-
 
2.4 m³
3.1 yd³
Outside Clearance Radius**
7270 mm
286 in
 
7536 mm
296.7 in
 
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Inner Clearance Radius**
3391 mm
134 in
 
3247 mm
127.8 in
 
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Axle Oscillation
8°
8°
 
8 °
8 °
 
10°
10°
Articulation Angle
42.5°
42.5°
 
42.5 °
42.5 °
 
42.5°
42.5°
Note
** Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
** Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
 
**Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
**Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
 
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Outside Clearance Radius
-
 
-
 
5717 mm
225.1 in
Inner Clearance Radius
-
 
-
 
2825 mm
111.2 in
Tire Size
29.5 R29
29.5 R29
 
35/65 R33
35/65 R33
 
17.5 × R25
17.5 × R25
Engine Crankcase
52 l
13.7 gal (US)
 
34 l
9 gal (US)
 
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Propulsion Motor/Drop Box Oil
68 l
18.0 gal (US)
 
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Hydraulic Tank
338 l
89.3 gal (US)
 
140 l
37 gal (US)
 
88 l
23.2 gal (US)
Cooling System (Engine Radiator)
95 l
25.1 gal (US)
 
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Cooling System (Drive Motor - secondary)
32 l
8.5 gal (US)
 
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Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
140 l
37.0 gal (US)
 
159 l
42 gal (US)
 
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Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
154 l
40.7 gal (US)
 
167 l
44.1 gal (US)
 
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Fuel Tank
660 l
174.4 gal (US)
 
1539 l
406.5 gal (US)
 
295 l
77.9 gal (US)
DEF Tank
34 l
9.0 gal (US)
 
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Transmission
-
 
62 l
16.4 gal (US)
 
45 l
11.9 gal (US)
Cooling System
-
 
75 l
19.8 gal (US)
 
67 l
17.7 gal (US)
Front Differential and Final Drives
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119 l
31.4 gal (US)
 
38 l
10 gal (US)
Rear Differential and Final Drives
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127 l
33.5 gal (US)
 
42 l
11.1 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase - With Filter
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25 l
6.6 gal (US)
Standards
ISO 3471:2008 ROPS; ISO 3449:2005 FOPS
ISO 3471:2008 ROPS; ISO 3449:2005 FOPS
 
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab
 
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
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