Technical Description
The Caterpillar 215D LC is a robust crawler excavator engineered for demanding construction, excavation, and material handling tasks. This model features three boom/stick configurations, offering versatile reach and digging capabilities. Option 1 provides a maximum cutting height of 26.3 ft, a digging depth of 17.1 ft, a loading height of 18.4 ft, and a ground reach of 27.5 ft, with a vertical wall digging depth of 11.2 ft. Option 2 increases digging depth to 18.5 ft and reach to 28.5 ft, while Option 3 extends these further to 26.9 ft cutting height, 20.4 ft digging depth, 19.2 ft loading height, and 30.3 ft reach, with a vertical wall depth of 13 ft. The excavator’s bucket capacity ranges from 0.6 to 1.4 cu yd, with a reference capacity of 1 cu yd. Key dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.6 ft, a cab height of 10.2 ft, a width of 8 ft, and a tail swing radius of 8.8 ft. The 215D LC is powered by a turbocharged 3304 engine with a displacement of 427.2 cu in, delivering 125 hp at 1800 rpm. Hydraulic system specifications include a flow capacity of 87.8 gpm and a relief valve pressure of 4800 psi. The machine operates on a 24-volt electrical system, with a 50-amp alternator. With an operating weight of 43,938.2 lbs, the 215D LC offers a drawbar pull of 33,047 lbs, a ground pressure of 7.8 psi, and a maximum travel speed of 2.2 mph. The undercarriage features 51 shoes per side, each 19.7 in long, and a track gauge of 6.3 ft, ensuring stability and traction on varied terrain.
