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Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 580 hp - - 449 hp
Engine Model Cat® C18 Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6 Cat® C15
Rated Speed 1700/rpm - - 2000
Peak Power Speed 1500/rpm - - 1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 588 hp - - 456 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 538 hp - - 373 hp
Bore 5.7 in 3.85 in 3.85 in 5.4 in
Stroke 7.2 in 4.72 in 4.72 in 6.75 in
Displacement 1105 in³ 220 in³ 220 in³ 927 in²
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2104 lbf·ft - - -
Torque Rise 58 % - - 16%
Note (1) Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emissio - - Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. - - Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Maximum Gross Power - 110 hp 121 hp -
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed - 2200 r/min 2200 r/min -
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed - 1800 r/min 2200 r/min -
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 - 99 hp 120 hp -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) - 112 hp 122 hp -
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 - 98 hp 118 hp -
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 - 335 ft·lbf 372 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 - 332 ft·lbf 369 ft·lbf -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 - 329 ft·lbf 366 ft·lbf -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 - 327 ft·lbf 363 ft·lbf -
Emissions - Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards. Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards. -
Note - Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 - 110 hp 121 hp -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - - - 373 hp
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - - - 373 hp
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 - - - 1778 lb/ft

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight 112574 lb - - -
Bucket Capacity Range 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) - - 5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 12.5 t - - -
Rated Payload - Loose Material 16 t - - -
Cat Truck Match - Standard 770 - 772 - - 770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 773 - 775 - - 772/773
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)

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat planetary powershift - - Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1 4 mile/h - - 5 mile/h
Forward - 2 7.2 mile/h - - 8 mile/h
Forward - 3 12.7 mile/h - - -
Forward - 4 21.6 mile/h - - -
Reverse - 1 4.7 mile/h - - 5 mile/h
Reverse - 2 8.3 mile/h - - 8 mile/h
Reverse - 3 14.4 mile/h - - -
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled - - -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.8 mile/h - - 8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 13.9 mile/h - - 14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24.4 mile/h - - 24 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 5 mile/h - - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.9 mile/h - - 9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 15.8 mile/h - - 16 mile/h
Note - *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1. *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1. -
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3 - 25 mile/h 25 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* - 6.3 mile/h 6.3 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2* - 12.5 mile/h 12.5 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - - - 25.4 mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing - - Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump Variable displacement piston - - 2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm 153 gpm - - -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4757 psi - - 4050 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in) - - -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in) - - -
Pilot System Variable displacement piston - - -
Relief Valve Setting - Main 551 psi - - -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - - - 123 gpm
Lift Cylinder - Bore - - - 7.5 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - - - 45 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - - - 6.7 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - - - 28.4 in

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 - - -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing - - Load Sense
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement - - Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm 71.3 gpm - - -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4351 psi - - -
Total Steering Angle 86 ° - - 70°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.4 s - - -
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.6 s - - -
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - - - 52 gpm
Steering Cut Off Pressure - - - 4000 psi

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system - - The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co

Axles

Front Fixed Fixed; Locking differential (standard) Fixed; Locking differential (standard) Fixed
Rear Trunnion Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (Standard) Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard) Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 13 ° - - ±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - - - ±8.5°

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 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - - 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 111 dB(A) - - 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - - 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 109 dB(A) - - 110 dB(A)
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - - * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - - ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - - The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - - The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5) 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. - - 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - - 74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) - - 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - - 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - - 110 dB(A)
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - - * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - - ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - - The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - - The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5) 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. - - 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.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 188 gal (US) 43.6 gal (US) 43.6 gal (US) 141 gal (US)
Cooling System 31.7 gal (US) 5.7 gal (US) 5.7 gal (US) -
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) 33 gal (US) - - -
Crankcase 15.9 gal (US) - - 9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) 8.7 gal (US) - - -
Transmission 24.3 gal (US) 0.8 gal (US) 0.8 gal (US) 20 gal (US)
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities 29 gal (US) - - -
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.1 gal (US) - - -
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 49.1 gal (US) - - -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 125.5 gal (US) - - 87 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 63.4 gal (US) - - 34 gal (US)
Note • All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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 DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. DEF used in Cat Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. -
Axles - Rear Center Differential - 2 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System - Including Tank - 25.9 gal (US) 25.9 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank - 4.8 gal (US) 4.8 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase - 2.6 gal (US) 2.6 gal (US) -
Hydraulic Tank - 14.5 gal (US) 14.5 gal (US) -
Axles - Front Center Differential - 2 gal (US) - -
Axles - Rear - - 4.5 gal (US) -
Axles - Front - - 4.5 gal (US) -
Fuel Tank - Short Lift - - - 127 gal (US)
Cooling Systems - - - 26 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - - - 6 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - - - 49 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - - - 45 gal (US)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

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

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

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

Weights

Operating Weight - 19103 lb 21742 lb -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 1.3-3.5 m3 (1.7-4.6 yd3) 1.3-3.5 m3 (1.7-4.6 yd3) -
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose - 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³) 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³) -
Bucket Capacities - Light Material - 2.5-3.5 m³ (3.3-4.6 yd³) 2.5-3.5 m³ (3.3-4.6 yd³) -

Sustainability

Recyclability - 95% 95% -

Cab

ROPS - ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 -
FOPS - ISO 3449:2005 ISO 3449:2005 -
Note (4) - *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. -
Note (2) - The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A). The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A). -
Note (3) - The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC (as amended by 2005/88/EC) is 103 dB(A). The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC (as amended by 2005/88/EC) is 103 dB(A). -
Note (1) - Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. -

Steering

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump - 22 gpm 21.7 gpm -
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left - 3.75 turns 3.4 turns -
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 2,350 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed - 2.8 s 2.3 s -
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump - 3263 psi 3190 psi -
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction - 40 ° 40 ° -

Loader Hydraulic System

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure - 3046 psi - -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 39 gpm 43.6 gpm -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard - 24 gpm 25 gpm -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure - 3046 psi - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time - 12.5 s 11.5 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift - 5.2 s 4.8 s -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function, Maximum Flow - 24 gpm - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Reach - 1.4 s 1.8 s -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4931 psi 4641 psi -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, High - 32 gpm 40 gpm -
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump - 4061 psi 4061 psi -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback - 2.2 s 2.2 s -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level - 3.7 s 2.7 s -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Relief Pressure - - 4641 psi -
Note - - All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off. -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4rd Function, Maximum Flow - - 25 gpm -

Tires

Other Choices Include - 17.5 R25 L3 XHA2; 17.5-25 L2/L3 SGL; 17.5-25 L3 HRL D/L-3A; 17.5 R25 L2 Snow; 17.5 R25 Solid 17.5 R25 L3 XHA2; 20.5 R25 L3 XHA3; 17.5-25 L2/L3 SGL; 20.5-25 L2/L3 SGL; 17.5-25 L3 HRL D/L-3A; 17.5 R25 L2 Snow; 20.5 R25 L2 Snow; 17.5 R25 Solid -
Note (1) - Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details. Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details. -
Standard Size - 17.5 R25 L2 XTLA 17.5 R25 L2 XTLA -
Note (3) - Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. -
Note (2) - In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities. In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities. -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - - - 4.5 s
Raise - - - 9 s
Dump - - - 3.5 s
Lower - - - 5.2 s
Lower Float Down - - - 4.3 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - - - 21.3 s

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
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