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Metric
Imperial
Engine Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 14396:2002
313 kW
420 hp
 
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Engine Model
Cat® C13
Cat® C13
 
Cat® C7.1
Cat® C7.1
 
Cat C7.1
Cat C7.1
Gross Power - 1,700 rpm SAE J1995:2014
317 kW
425 hp
 
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Net Power - 1,700 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
293 hp
393 kW
 
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Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002
2185 N·m
1612 lbf·ft
 
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Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014
2206 N·m
1627 hp
 
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Net Torque - 1,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
2086 N·m
1539 lbf·ft
 
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Displacement
12.5 l
763 in³
 
7.01 l
427 in³
 
7.01 l
427.8 in³
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
 
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
Up to B20¹
Up to B20¹
 
Up to B20¹
Up to B20¹
 
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Note (1)
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.
 
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)
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.
 
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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Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
2206 N·m
1627 lb/ft
 
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Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
2086 N·m
1539 lb/ft
 
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Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
2185 N·m
1612 lb/ft
 
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Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
317 kW
425 hp
 
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Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the 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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the 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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
 
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Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
313 kW
420 hp
 
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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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Net Power - ISO 9249
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151 kW
202 hp
Bore
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105 mm
4.1 in
Stroke
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135 mm
5.3 in
Maximum Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm
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1020 N·m
752 ft-lb
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
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151 kW
202 hp
Rated Gross Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 14396
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168 kW
225 hp
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
30344 kg
66877 lb
 
19260 kg
42461 lb
 
18676 kg
41174 lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 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.
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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Forward - 1
7 km/h
4.4 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7 km/h
4.4 mile/h
Forward - 2
13.6 km/h
8.4 mile/h
 
12 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
12.5 km/h
7.8 mile/h
Forward - 3
24 km/h
14.9 mile/h
 
19.3 km/h
12 mile/h
 
22 km/h
13.7 mile/h
Forward - 4
39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
25.7 km/h
16 mile/h
 
34 km/h
21.1 mile/h
Reverse - 1
8.1 km/h
5 mile/h
 
6.9 km/h
4.3 mile/h
 
7 km/h
4.4 mile/h
Reverse - 2
15.5 km/h
9.6 mile/h
 
12 km/h
7.5 mile/h
 
12.5 km/h
7.8 mile/h
Reverse - 3
29.5 km/h
18.3 mile/h
 
25.7 km/h
16 mile/h
 
22 km/h
13.7 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 935 mm (37 in) roll radius.
 
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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Forward - 5
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39.5 km/h
24.5 mile/h
 
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Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
 
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
 
107 dB(A)
107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
 
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²
107 dB(A)
107 dB(A)
 
104 dB(A)
104 dB(A)
Note (1)
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
 
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2)
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.
 
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.
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).
 
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
19706 kg
43432 lb
 
11201 kg
24694 lb
 
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Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
20965 kg
46208 lb
 
11961 kg
26369 lb
 
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Breakout Force
227 kN
51008 lbf
 
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.”
 
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 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
Fuel Tank
426 l
112.5 gal (US)
 
259.5 l
68.6 gal (US)
 
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DEF Tank
21 l
5.5 gal (US)
 
15 l
4 gal (US)
 
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Cooling System
52 l
13.7 gal (US)
 
54 l
14.3 gal (US)
 
48 l
12.7 gal (US)
Crankcase
37 l
9.8 gal (US)
 
21 l
5.5 gal (US)
 
20 l
5.3 gal (US)
Transmission
77 l
20.3 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
45 l
11.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
84 l
22.2 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
40 l
10.6 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
84 l
22.2 gal (US)
 
43 l
11.4 gal (US)
 
38 l
10 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
153 l
40.4 gal (US)
 
97 l
25.6 gal (US)
 
120 l
31.7 gal (US)
Fuel Tank Size
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290 l
76.6 gal (US)
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm
457 l/min
121 gal/min
 
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Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
34300 kPa
4975 psi
 
29300 kPa
4250 psi
 
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 s
10.1 s
 
9.1 s
9.1 s
 
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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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Steering System - Pump Type
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Piston
Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
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10.1 s
10.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
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2.8 s
2.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
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6.1 s
6.1 s
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
Height - Top of Hood
3064 mm
10.08 ft
 
2695 mm
8.83 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3829 mm
12.58 ft
 
3456 mm
11.33 ft
Ground Clearance
456 mm
1.42 ft
 
354 mm
1.08 ft
Wheel Base
3800 mm
12.5 ft
 
3350 mm
10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8155 mm
26.83 ft
 
7024 mm
23.08 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
632 mm
2 ft
 
623 mm
2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4554 mm
14.92 ft
 
4009 mm
13.08 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3881 mm
12.67 ft
 
3255 mm
10.67 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 °
61 °
 
59 °
59 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
48 °
48 °
 
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3260 mm
10.75 ft
 
2824 mm
9.33 ft
Tread Width
2440 mm
8 ft
 
2140 mm
7 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 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.
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
3064 mm
10.08 ft
 
2695 mm
8.83 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3829 mm
12.58 ft
 
3456 mm
11.33 ft
Ground Clearance
456 mm
1.42 ft
 
354 mm
1.08 ft
Wheel Base
3800 mm
12.5 ft
 
3350 mm
10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8355 mm
27.42 ft
 
7490 mm
24.58 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
682 mm
2.17 ft
 
775 mm
2.5 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4775 mm
15.58 ft
 
4514 mm
14.75 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4125 mm
13.5 ft
 
3615 mm
11.92 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
61 °
61 °
 
56 °
56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 °
50 °
 
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
3260 mm
10.75 ft
 
2824 mm
9.33 ft
Tread Width
2440 mm
8 ft
 
2140 mm
7 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 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.
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.
Bucket Capacities
2.5-4.4 m³ (3.3-5.75 yd³)
2.5-4.4 m³ (3.3-5.75 yd³)
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
1.2 s
1.2 s
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450
Brakes meet ISO 3450
Choices
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 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
B-Pin Height
4188 mm
13.7 ft
B-Pin Height - Carry
655 mm
2.2 ft
Lift Arm Clearance
3649 mm
12 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2001 mm
6.6 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3458 mm
11.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3596 mm
11.8 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2568 mm
8.4 ft
Ground Clearance
460 mm
1.5 ft
Wheel Base
3300 mm
10.8 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1650 mm
5.4 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
60 °
60 °
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
52 °
52 °
Rack Back - Carry
45 °
45 °
Rack Back - Ground
40 °
40 °
Height - Center Line of Axle
750 mm
2.5 ft
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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