CATERPILLAR 225D CRAWLER EXCAVATORS

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 225D is a robust hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. This model features a choice of three boom/stick configurations, offering flexibility for various job requirements. With Option 1, the machine delivers a maximum cutting height of 27.8 ft, a digging depth of 19.6 ft, a loading height of 19.2 ft, a reach along the ground of 30.3 ft, and a vertical wall digging depth of 10.5 ft. Option 2 increases the digging depth to 21 ft and reach to 31.4 ft, while Option 3 extends the maximum digging depth to 23 ft and reach to 33.3 ft, with a cutting height of 28.1 ft and a vertical wall digging depth of 11.6 ft. The excavator stands 10.5 ft tall to the top of the cab, with a width of 9.9 ft to the outside of the tracks and a ground clearance of 1.3 ft. The tail swing radius is 9.6 ft, and the removal counterweight clearance is 3.5 ft. Powered by a 3304 engine with a displacement of 427.2 cu in, the 225D produces 150 hp (112 kW) of net power. The hydraulic system offers a pump flow capacity of 109.9 gpm and a relief valve pressure of 4600 psi, with a fuel capacity of 105.7 gallons. The operating weight is 55,997.5 lbs, and the undercarriage features a drawbar pull of 40,016 lbs, a ground pressure of 9.9 psi, a max travel speed of 2.3 mph (3 kph), a shoe size of 21.7 in, and a track gauge of 8.1 ft.