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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 Cat® C15 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 927 in³ 1105 in³
    Rated Speed - 2000 1,700 rpm
    Peak Power Speed - 1600 1,500 rpm
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 - 449 HP -
    Gross Power - SAE J1995 - 456 HP -
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - 373 HP 538 HP
    Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
    Bore - 5.4 in 5.7 in
    Stroke - 6.75 in 7.2 in
    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 1778 ft·lbf 2230 ft·lbf
    Torque Rise - 16% 58%
    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 5 mile/h -
    Forward - 2 8 mile/h 8 mile/h -
    Forward - 3 14.1 mile/h - -
    Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h - -
    Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. - -
    Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 5 mile/h -
    Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 8 mile/h -
    Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h - -
    Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift Cat switched reluctance electric drive
    Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled -
    Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 14 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - Lock-up disabled -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - 25.4 mile/h -
    Forward 1 (virtual) - - 4.3 mile/h
    Forward 2 (virtual) - - 7 mile/h
    Forward 3 (virtual) - - 13.8 mile/h
    Forward 4 (virtual) - - 20 mile/h
    Reverse 1 (virtual) - - 4.3 mile/h
    Reverse 2 (virtual) - - 7 mile/h
    Reverse 3 (virtual) - - 17.5 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 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 - 116858 lb 116362 lb
    Rated Payload - Quarry Face - 12.5 ton (US) -
    Bucket Capacity Range - 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
    Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 772/773/775 -
    Operating Weight - Standard - - 116362 lb
    Operating Weight - High Lift - - 119618 lb
    Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - - 12.5 ton (US)
    Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - - 16 ton (US)

    Service Refill Capacities
    Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 27 gal (US) -
    Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) - -
    DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) - -
    Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) 49 gal (US) 49 gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 45 gal (US) 49 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 141 gal (US) 147 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - -
    Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 20 gal (US) 16 gal (US)
    Engine Crankcase - 9 gal (US) 16 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 5.5 gal (US) 8.7 gal (US)
    Note - 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 All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternati
    Cooling System - Jacket Water - - 30 gal (US)
    Cooling Systems - Power Train - - 8 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering - - 126 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 - EH - Load Sense EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
    Lift/Tilt System - 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston -
    Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - 159 gal/min -
    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4598 psi 4757 psi
    Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke - 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) -
    Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke - 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) -
    Pilot System - Variable displacement piston -
    Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 27 in 27 in
    Lift/Tilt System - Pump - - Variable displacement piston
    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - - 153 gal/min
    Lift Cylinder - Bore - - 8.7 in
    Lift Cylinder - Stroke - - 41.3 in
    Tilt Cylinder - Bore - - 8.7 in

    Hydraulic Cycle Times
    Rack Back - 3.8 s 4.5 s
    Raise - 7.5 s 8 s
    Dump - 3 s 2.2 s
    Lower Float Down - 4.6 s 3.5 s
    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 18.9 s -
    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - - 18.2 s

    Hydraulic System - Steering
    Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing Pilot, load sensing
    Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement
    Maximum Flow - 52 gal (US) -
    Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 4000 psi -
    Total Steering Angle - 70° 86°
    Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - 3 s 3.4 s
    Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - 5.2 s 5.6 s
    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - - 71.3 gal/min
    Steering Cut Off Pressure - - 4351 psi

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

    Brakes
    Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011

    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/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 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
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft 10.5 ft
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.7 ft 15.3 ft
    Wheel Base - 12.5 ft 14.9 ft
    Maximum Overall Length - 39.5 ft 40.7 ft
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft 1.9 ft
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - 12 ft 13.3 ft
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 18.7 ft 19.3 ft
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 25 ft 25.8 ft
    Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.7 ft 6.8 ft
    Note - Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires. Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
    Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 ft
    Ground to Center of Axles - - 3.2 ft

    Buckets
    Bucket Capacities - 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

    Sustainability
    Recyclability - 96% 96%

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - 72 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 109 dB(A)

    Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard
    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - 72 dB(A)
    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 110 dB(A)

    Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
    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
    Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 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
    Ground to Center of Axles - - 3.2 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
    Note - - Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.

    Dimensions - Millyard Linkage
    Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft
    Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.8 ft
    Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft
    Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 ft
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft
    Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip - - 16.5 ft
    Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft
    Maximum Overall Length - - 41.9 ft
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft
    Ground to Center of Front Axle - - 3.2 ft
    Fork Height with Level Arms - - 8.1 ft
    Fork Top Clamp Opening - - 13.1 ft
    Fork Height at Maximum Lift - - 17.2 ft
    Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - - 16.1 ft
    Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - - -39.4 °
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