CATERPILLAR 215B SA CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 215B SA is a compact hydraulic excavator engineered for versatile construction and excavation applications. This machine features a Caterpillar 3304 diesel engine delivering 104.6 horsepower and 427.2 cubic inches of displacement, paired with an 84.1 gallons-per-minute hydraulic pump system operating at 4496.2 psi relief pressure. The excavator operates at a maximum travel speed of 2.1 mph with an impressive drawbar pull of 29,674.8 pounds, providing excellent traction and stability on jobsites. With an operating weight of 42,549.3 pounds and a fuel capacity of 71.4 gallons, the machine is designed for extended operational periods with minimal refueling requirements. Dimensionally, the 215B SA measures 10.3 feet in height to the cab top, 9 feet in width across the tracks, and features a tail swing radius of 8.6 feet, making it suitable for confined working areas. The undercarriage includes 21.7-inch shoes on a 7.2-foot track gauge, ensuring optimal ground contact and load distribution. The excavator offers three boom/stick configurations to suit various digging requirements. Option one achieves a maximum digging depth of 17.2 feet with a 26.7-foot cutting height, while option three extends capabilities to 20.5 feet maximum digging depth and 30.5 feet maximum reach along ground, providing maximum versatility for different project specifications. The machine delivers a ground clearance of 1.3 feet and maintains a removal counterweight clearance of 3.6 feet. This combination of power, mobility, and precision makes the 215B SA ideal for excavation, material handling, and construction operations requiring reliable mid-size equipment performance.