CATERPILLAR 213 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 213 is a versatile compact hydraulic excavator engineered for precision digging and material handling operations across diverse construction and landscaping applications. This machine features a naturally aspirated 6.354.4P engine producing 102 horsepower at 2150 rpm, delivering reliable power for sustained productivity in demanding work environments. The excavator operates at a modest 35,825 pounds, making it highly maneuverable on job sites while maintaining excellent ground contact pressure of just 8 psi, minimizing ground disturbance and surface damage. The Caterpillar 213 offers multiple boom and stick configurations to optimize performance for specific tasks. The versatile arrangements provide maximum cutting heights ranging from 23.6 to 29.2 feet, maximum digging depths from 15.2 to 19.7 feet, and horizontal reach capabilities extending up to 30.1 feet along the ground. The bucket system accommodates capacities between 0.4 and 1.2 cubic yards, with a reference capacity of 1 cubic yard for standard operations. Dimensionally, the unit measures 9.8 feet in height to the top of cab, 27.2 to 27.4 feet in standard shipping length, and 7.9 feet in width to outside of tracks, with a tail swing radius of 7.6 feet for confined space operations. The hydraulic system incorporates a 45-gallon-per-minute pump capacity with 84.6 gallons of fluid storage and a relief valve pressure setting of 4,351.2 psi, ensuring responsive control and efficient power transmission. Additional operational specifications include a fuel capacity of 52.9 gallons, maximum travel speed of 1.8 mph, swing speed of 9.8 rpm, and exceptional drawbar pull of 14,500.2 pounds, making this excavator suitable for trenching, foundation work, and material loading applications.