The Kato HD1430IIILC is a mid-size hydraulic excavator engineered for heavy-duty construction and excavation tasks. It features a robust Mitsubishi C 6D16-TLE2A turbocharged engine with a displacement of 460.2 cubic inches, delivering a net power output of 245.5 horsepower (183 kW) at 2,150 rpm and a maximum torque of 613 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm. The excavator’s operating weight is 68,563.8 lbs, with a bucket capacity ranging from 1 to 2.4 cubic yards, and a reference bucket capacity of 1.9 cubic yards. The machine offers three boom/stick configurations, providing maximum cutting heights from 33.3 ft to 34.9 ft, digging depths from 22.1 ft to 27.6 ft, loading heights from 23.4 ft to 24.9 ft, and vertical wall digging depths from 18.9 ft to 24.6 ft. Standard dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.7 ft, a cab height of 10 ft, a tail swing radius of 11.4 ft, and a width to the outside of tracks of 10.5 ft. The undercarriage features a track gauge of 8.6 ft, 51 shoes per side, 8 track rollers per side, and 2 carrier rollers per side, with a shoe size of 23.7 inches and a ground pressure of 8.5 psi. The HD1430IIILC has a maximum travel speed of 3.5 mph (5 kph) and a swing speed of 10 rpm. Hydraulic system specifications include a relief valve pressure of 4,771.8 psi, a pump flow capacity of 159.1 gpm, and a system fluid capacity of 128.2 gallons. The cooling system holds 9.6 gallons, the engine oil capacity is 8.5 gallons, and the fuel tank capacity is 153.3 gallons. The machine operates on a 24-volt electrical system with a 35-amp alternator and a 3-gallon swing drive fluid capacity.