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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® Cat® C18 ™ Cat® C15
    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 1105 in³ 927 in³
    Rated Speed - 1,800/min 1700/min 2000
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 - 752 HP - 449 HP
    Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 766 HP - 456 HP
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient - 699 HP - -
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient - 648 HP - -
    Bore - 5.4 in 5.7 in 5.4 in
    Stroke - 6 in 7.2 in 6.75 in
    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - 2624 lb/ft 2230 lb/ft -
    Torque Rise - 18 % 58 % 16%
    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, 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 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
    Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - - 538 HP -
    Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - - 580 HP -
    Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - - 588 HP -
    Peak Power Speed - - 1500/rpm 1600
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - - - 373 HP
    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - - - 1778 ft·lbf

    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 4 mile/h 5 mile/h
    Forward - 2 8 mile/h 8.3 mile/h 7.2 mile/h 8 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 4.7 mile/h 5 mile/h
    Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 9.1 mile/h 8.3 mile/h 8 mile/h
    Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h 15.5 mile/h 14.4 mile/h -
    Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary powershift Cat planetary power shift
    Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled
    Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8.5 mile/h 7.8 mile/h 8 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 15.2 mile/h 13.9 mile/h 14 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - 5.4 mile/h 5 mile/h Lock-up disabled
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9.6 mile/h 8.9 mile/h 9 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16.4 mile/h 15.8 mile/h 16 mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 4 - - 24.4 mile/h 24 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 116858 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) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)
    Cat Truck Match - Standard - 773-775 770～772 -
    Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 775-777 773～775 772/773/775
    Rated Payload - Quarry Face - - 12.5 t 12.5 ton (US)
    Rated Payload - Loose Material - - 16 t -

    Service Refill Capacities
    Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 54.9 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US) 27 gal (US)
    Crankcase 6.1 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) 49 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 68.9 gal (US) 49.1 gal (US) 45 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 294.3 gal (US) 188 gal (US) 141 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - - -
    Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 29.1 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US) 20 gal (US)
    Engine Crankcase - 20 gal (US) - 9 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 210 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 - Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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 a
    Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) - - 33 gal (US) -
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - - 8.7 gal (US) 5.5 gal (US)
    Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities - - 29 gal (US) -
    Hydraulic System - Tank Only - - 63.4 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 EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing EH - Load Sense
    Lift/Tilt System - Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston 2X x 145 cc 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) 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 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) 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)
    Pilot System - Open loop and pressure reducing Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston
    Relief Valve Setting - Main - 507 psi 551 psi -
    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4786 psi 4757 psi 4598 psi
    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm - - 153 gal/min -
    Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - - - 159 gal/min
    Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - - - 27 in

    Hydraulic Cycle Times
    Rack Back - 4.3 s - 3.8 s
    Raise - 8.2 s - 7.5 s
    Dump - 2.9 s - 3 s
    Lower - 3.7 s - -
    Lower Float Down - 3.6 s - 4.6 s
    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 13.8 s - 18.9 s

    Hydraulic System - Steering
    Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing Pilot, load sensing 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 - -
    Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 5004 psi 4351 psi 4000 psi
    Total Steering Angle - 70° 86 ° 70°
    Maximum Flow - - 71.3 gal/min 52 gal (US)
    Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - - 3.4 s 3 s
    Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - - 5.6 s 5.2 s

    Axles
    Front - Fixed Fixed Fixed
    Rear - Trunnion Trunnion Trunnion
    Oscillation Angle - 8.5° 13 ° +/-12.5°

    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) - -

    Sound Performance - Suppression
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 65.5 dB(A) - -
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 113 dB(A) - -

    Buckets
    Bucket Capacities - 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

    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 -

    Operator's Cab
    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

    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) -

    Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
    Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft -
    Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 14.8 ft -
    Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft -
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 14 ft -
    Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - - 39.3 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft -
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 11.9 ft -
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 18 ft -
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 24.5 ft -
    Reach - Maximum Lift - - 6.5 ft -

    Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
    Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft -
    Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 14.8 ft -
    Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft -
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 15.3 ft -
    Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - - 40.7 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft -
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 13.3 ft -
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 19.3 ft -
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 25.8 ft -
    Reach - Maximum Lift - - 6.8 ft -

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - - - 72 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - - - 110 dB(A)
    Note (1) - - - 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.
    Note (2) - - - Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
    Note (3) - - - The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

    Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
    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
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - - 10.3 ft
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - - 15.7 ft
    Wheel Base - - - 12.5 ft
    Maximum Overall Length - - - 39.5 ft
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - - 1.5 ft
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - - - 12 ft
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - - 18.7 ft
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - - 25 ft
    Reach - Maximum Lift - - - 7.7 ft
    Note - - - Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

    Sustainability
    Recyclability - - - 96%
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