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UNITS:
Metric
Imperial
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C13
Cat® C13
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002
257 kW
345 hp
335 kW
449 hp
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Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
269 kW
361 hp
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299 kW
401 hp
Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002
269 kW
361 hp
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299 kW
401 hp
Note (1)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm for LRCs (VR and Tier 3/Stage IIIA) engines when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm for LRCs (VR and Tier 3/Stage IIIA) engines 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 1,600 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.
Note (2)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,050 rpm for HRC (Stage V) engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,050 rpm for HRC (Stage V) 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.
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).
Note (3)
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396, 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 (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396, 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 (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).
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.
Note (4)
No engine derating required up to 2895 m (9,500 ft) altitude for Stage V engines, 3505 m (11,500 ft) altitude for Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines, and 3200 m (10,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II VR engines.
No engine derating required up to 2895 m (9,500 ft) altitude for Stage V engines, 3505 m (11,500 ft) altitude for Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines, and 3200 m (10,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II VR 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.
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.
Note (5)
Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
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.
Note (6)
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA is also available.
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA is also available.
* <5%
* <5%
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Note (7)
Optional engine meeting the U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards is also available.
Optional engine meeting the U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards is also available.
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Engine Power - Tier 2/Stage II Engine - ISO 14396:2002
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333 kW
447 hp
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Bore
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137 mm
5.39 in
137.2 mm
5.4 in
Stroke
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172 mm
6.77 in
171.5 mm
6.8 in
Displacement
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15.2 l
928 in³
15.2 l
927.6 in³
Operating Specifications
Nominal Payload Capacity
15000 kg
33069 lb
18500 kg
40785 lb
20000 kg
44092 lb
Gross Machine Mass - Loaded
62739 kg
138316 lb
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Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
37747 kg
83218 lb
43276 kg
95407 lb
47264 kg
104199 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
31586 kg
69635 lb
37598 kg
82889 lb
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Breakout Force - Lift and Tilt
24190 kg
53330 lb
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Gross Machine Mass
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78089 kg
172157 lb
82000 kg
180779 lb
Shipping Weight
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59869 kg
131988 lb
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Breakout Force - Lift (ISO)
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32500 kg
71500 lb
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Breakout Force - Tilt (ISO)
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42000 kg
92500 lb
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Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal
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40003 kg
88191 lb
Breakout Force - SAE
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28020 kg
61773 lb
Weights
Operating Mass*
43177 kg
95189 lb
55462 kg
122300 lb
58263 kg
128448 lb
Operating Mass* - Front Axle
17399 kg
38358 lb
24685 kg
54400 lb
24747 kg
54558 lb
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
25778 kg
56831 lb
30777 kg
67900 lb
33499 kg
73853 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
58177 kg
128258 lb
73962 kg
163100 lb
78263 kg
172540 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
41464 kg
91412 lb
54480 kg
120100 lb
56784 kg
125187 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
16713 kg
36846 lb
19482 kg
43000 lb
21462 kg
47316 lb
Note
*Calculated weights.
*Calculated weights.
* Calculated Weight.
* Calculated Weight.
*Calculated weight.
*Calculated weight.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.9 km/h
3 mile/h
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4.9 km/h
3 mile/h
Forward - 2
9.2 km/h
5.7 mile/h
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9.1 km/h
5.7 mile/h
Forward - 3
16.4 km/h
10.2 mile/h
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16.4 km/h
10.2 mile/h
Forward - 4
28.8 km/h
17.9 mile/h
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28.2 km/h
17.5 mile/h
Reverse - 1
5.9 km/h
3.7 mile/h
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6.6 km/h
4.1 mile/h
Reverse - 2
10.5 km/h
6.5 mile/h
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11.5 km/h
7.1 mile/h
Reverse - 3
18.7 km/h
11.6 mile/h
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20.5 km/h
12.7 mile/h
Reverse - 4
32.5 km/h
20.2 mile/h
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31.3 km/h
19.4 mile/h
Transmission Type
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Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
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Forward - 1st (virtual)
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5.8 km/h
3.6 mile/h
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Forward - 2nd (virtual)
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9.5 km/h
5.9 mile/h
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Forward - 3rd (virtual)
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17.0 km/h
10.6 mile/h
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Forward - 4th (virtual)
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24.6 km/h
15.3 mile/h
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Forward - 5th (virtual)
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33.4 km/h
20.8 mile/h
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Reverse - 1st (virtual)
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6.0 km/h
3.7 mile/h
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Reverse - 2nd (virtual)
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10.1 km/h
6.3 mile/h
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Reverse - 3rd (virtual)
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18.0 km/h
11.2 mile/h
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Reverse - 4th (virtual)
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26.0 km/h
16.2 mile/h
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Reverse - 5th (virtual)
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32.9 km/h
20.4 mile/h
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Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise
6.8 s
6.8 s
9.0 s
9.0 s
8.8 s
8.8 s
Dump
3.3 s
3.3 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
1.85 s
1.85 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.9 s
2.9 s
3.5 s
3.5 s
3.54 s
3.54 s
Total Cycle Time
13.2 s
13.2 s
15.3 s
15.3 s
14.2 s
14.2 s
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities
5.7-8.6 m³ (7.5-11.2 yd³)
5.7-8.6 m³ (7.5-11.2 yd³)
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)
Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket
5.7 m³
7.5 yd³
7.4 m³
9.7 yd³
8.9 m³
11.6 yd³
Dump Bucket - 2
6.1 m³
8 yd³
8.6 m³
11.2 yd³
9.5 m³
12.4 yd³
Dump Bucket - 3
6.6 m³
8.6 yd³
9.2 m³
12.0 yd³
10.5 m³
13.7 yd³
Dump Bucket - 4
7.2 m³
9.4 yd³
9.8 m³
12.8 yd³
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Dump Bucket - 5
7.5 m³
9.8 yd³
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Dump Bucket - 6
8 m³
10.5 yd³
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Light Material Bucket
8.6 m³
11.2 yd³
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11.6 m³
15.2 yd³
Ejector Bucket
5.8 m³
7.6 yd³
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Bolt Together Bucket (1)
6.8 m³
8.9 yd³
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Bolt Together Bucket (2)
7.5 m³
9.8 yd³
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Turning Dimensions
Outside Clearance Radius
6909 mm
272 in
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Inner Clearance Radius
3139 mm
123.5 in
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Axle Oscillation
8°
8°
8°
8°
8 °
8 °
Articulation Angle
44°
44°
42.5°
42.5°
42.5 °
42.5 °
Outside Clearance Radius**
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7270 mm
286 in
7536 mm
296.7 in
Inner Clearance Radius**
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3391 mm
134 in
3247 mm
127.8 in
Note
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** Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
** Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
**Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
**Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
Tires
Tire Size
26.5R25
26.5R25
29.5 R29
29.5 R29
35/65 R33
35/65 R33
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
75 l
19.8 gal (US)
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75 l
19.8 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
37 l
9.8 gal (US)
52 l
13.7 gal (US)
34 l
9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
135 l
35.7 gal (US)
338 l
89.3 gal (US)
140 l
37 gal (US)
Propulsion Motor/Drop Box Oil
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68 l
18.0 gal (US)
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Cooling System (Engine Radiator)
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95 l
25.1 gal (US)
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Cooling System (Drive Motor - secondary)
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32 l
8.5 gal (US)
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Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
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140 l
37.0 gal (US)
159 l
42 gal (US)
Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
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154 l
40.7 gal (US)
167 l
44.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
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660 l
174.4 gal (US)
1539 l
406.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank
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34 l
9.0 gal (US)
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Transmission
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62 l
16.4 gal (US)
Front Differential and Final Drives
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119 l
31.4 gal (US)
Rear Differential and Final Drives
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127 l
33.5 gal (US)
Service Capacities - Not Refill
Fuel System
486 l
128.4 gal (US)
DEF Tank
27 l
7.1 gal (US)
Front Differential and Final Drive
148 l
39 gal (US)
Rear Differential and Final Drive
141 l
37.2 gal (US)
Transmission
54 l
14.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
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
Standards
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