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Engine

Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 321 HP - - -
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 325 HP - - -
Engine Model Cat C9.3B C27 Cat® C15 Cat® Cat® C18 ™
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 298 HP - - -
Note (1) Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. - - -
Note (2) The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. - - -
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1226 HP - - -
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 (h - - -
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1327 lb/ft - - -
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1313 lb/ft - - -
Displacement 9.3 L 1649.5 in³ 927 in² 1105 in³
Rated Speed - 1,800/min 2000 1700/min
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - 752 HP 449 HP -
Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 766 HP - -
Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient - 699 HP - -
Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient - 648 HP - -
Bore - 5.4 in 5.4 in 5.7 in
Stroke - 6 in 6.75 in 7.2 in
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - 2624 lb/ft - 2230 lb/ft
Torque Rise - 18 % 16% 58 %
Emissions - U.S. EPA TIer 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards or U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II
Peak Power Speed - - 1600 1500/rpm
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 - - 456 HP -
Net Power - SAE J1349 - - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) - - 378 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) - - 378 HP -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - - 1778 lb/ft -
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - - - 538 HP
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - - - 580 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - - - 588 HP

Weights

Operating Weight 51124 lb - - -
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, sec - - -

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ - - -

Transmission

Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h 4.5 mile/h 5 mile/h 4 mile/h
Forward - 2 8 mile/h 8.3 mile/h 8 mile/h 7.2 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.1 mile/h 14.2 mile/h - 12.7 mile/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h - - 21.6 mile/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires. - -
Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 4.9 mile/h 5 mile/h 4.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 9.1 mile/h 8 mile/h 8.3 mile/h
Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h 15.5 mile/h - 14.4 mile/h
Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary powershift
Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled - Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8.5 mile/h 8 mile/h 7.8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 15.2 mile/h 14 mile/h 13.9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - 5.4 mile/h - 5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9.6 mile/h 9 mile/h 8.9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16.4 mile/h 16 mile/h 15.8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 - - 24 mile/h 24.4 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - - 25.4 mile/h -

Sound

Note (1) ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. - - -
Note (2) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level* 105 - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 74 - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. - - -

Air Conditioning System

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 2.7 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 38999 lb - - -
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� - - -
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. - - -
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 15981 kg - - -
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 32727 lb - - -
Operating Weight - 178517 lb - 112574 lb
Rated Payload - Standard - 17.5 ton (US) - -
Rated Payload - High Lift - 17.5 ton (US) - -
Bucket Capacity Range - 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard - 773-775 770/735/740/745 770~772
Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 775-777 772/773 773~775
Operating Weight - Standard - - 97785 lb -
Operating Weight - High Lift - - 104005 lb -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - - 14 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) - - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) - - 12.1 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Quarry Face - - - 12.5 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material - - - 16 t

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 54.9 gal (US) - 31.7 gal (US)
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) - 9 gal (US) 15.9 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) - - -
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) 71.6 gal (US) - 49.1 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 68.9 gal (US) - 49.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 294.3 gal (US) 141 gal (US) 188 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - - -
Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 29.1 gal (US) 20 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase - 20 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 210 gal (US) 87 gal (US) 125.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan - 68.9 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking - 34.9 gal (US) - -
Note - All nonroad U.S. EPA Tier 4 diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20% blend by volume) are acceptable when blended with 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or l - -
Fuel Tank - Short Lift - - 127 gal (US) -
Cooling Systems - - 26 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - - 6 gal (US) 8.7 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - - 49 gal (US) -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - - 45 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only - - 34 gal (US) 63.4 gal (US)
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) - - - 33 gal (US)
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities - - - 29 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi - - -
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 92 gal/min - - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds - - -

Dimensions

Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. - - -

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8.1 ft - - -
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - - -
Ground Clearance 1.4 ft - - -
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.8 ft - - -
Height - Top of Hood 9.5 ft - - -
Height - Top of ROPS 11.1 ft - - -
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2.6 ft - - -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.9 ft - - -
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.8 ft - - -
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.6 ft - - -
Tread Width 7.3 ft - - -
Wheel Base 11.8 ft - - -
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees - - -
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - - -
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 degrees - - -
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - - -

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.7 ft - - -
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - - -
Ground Clearance 424 mm - - -
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3531 mm - - -
Height - Top of Hood 2580 mm - - -
Height - Top of ROPS 3593 mm - - -
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2 ft - - -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4245 mm - - -
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3687 mm - - -
Overall Length - Without Bucket 7399 mm - - -
Tread Width 7.3 ft - - -
Wheel Base 3550 mm - - -
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - - -
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 degrees - - -
Rack Back at Ground 40 degrees - - -
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 62 degrees - - -

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - Positive flow control Load Sense EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Lift/Tilt System - Variable displacement piston - Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (1) - 240 gal/min - -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke - 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in) - 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke - 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in) - 269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
Pilot System - Open loop and pressure reducing - Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main - 507 psi - 551 psi
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4786 psi 4050 psi 4757 psi
Lift/Tilt System - Pump - - 2 × 110 cc variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - - 123 gal/min -
Lift Cylinder - Bore - - 7.5 in -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - - 45 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - - 6.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - - 28.4 in -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm - - - 153 gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - 4.3 s 4.5 s -
Raise - 8.2 s 9 s -
Dump - 2.9 s 3.5 s -
Lower - 3.7 s 5.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 3.6 s 4.3 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 13.8 s - -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - - 21.3 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing Load Sense Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 96.2 gal/min 52 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 5004 psi - 4351 psi
Total Steering Angle - 70° 70° 86 °
Steering Cut Off Pressure - - 4000 psi -
Maximum Flow - - - 71.3 gal/min
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - - - 3.4 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - - - 5.6 s

Axles

Front - Fixed Fixed Fixed
Rear - Trunnion Trunnion Trunnion
Oscillation Angle - 8.5° ±12.5° 13 °
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - - ±8.5° -

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450: 2011 ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 65.5 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 115 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - - 112 dB(A) -
Note - -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 65.5 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 113 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - - 110 dB(A) -
Note - -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS - - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.5 ft 13.8 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.3 ft 14.8 ft
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.7 ft 10.9 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle - - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.5 ft 1.9 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 7.1 ft 6.5 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 10.1 ft 11.9 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 16.1 ft 18 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 22.4 ft 24.5 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.3 ft 10.5 ft
Wheel Base - - 12.5 ft 14.9 ft
Maximum Overall Length - - 36.6 ft 39.3 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 13.8 ft 14 ft
Note - -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.5 ft 13.8 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.3 ft 14.8 ft
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.7 ft 10.9 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle - - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.5 ft 1.9 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 7.4 ft 6.8 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 11.6 ft 13.3 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 17.6 ft 19.3 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 23.9 ft 25.8 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.3 ft 10.5 ft
Wheel Base - - 12.5 ft 14.9 ft
Maximum Overall Length - - 38 ft 40.7 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 15.3 ft 15.3 ft
Note - -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.5 ft -
Reach at Maximum Lift - - 8 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 10.7 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - - 15 ft -
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised - - 20.9 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - - 35 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 12.2 ft -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.5 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - - 15 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - - 35.4 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 12.6 ft -

Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

Rack Back - - - 4.5 s
Raise - - - 8 s
Dump - - - 2.2 s
Lower Float Down - - - 3.5 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - - - 18.2 s

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - - 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - - 111 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - - 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - - 112 dB(A)
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