CATERPILLAR 235 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 235 is a robust hydraulic excavator designed for demanding construction and excavation tasks. This model features a powerful 3306 engine with a displacement of 640.8 cubic inches, delivering 195 horsepower at 2000 rpm, ensuring reliable performance in heavy-duty applications. The excavator offers three boom/stick configurations, providing flexibility for various job requirements. With Option 1, the machine achieves a maximum cutting height of 31.1 feet, a digging depth of 22.6 feet, a loading height of 20.6 feet, a ground reach of 35.1 feet, and a vertical wall digging depth of 15.5 feet. Option 2 increases these capabilities to 31.5 feet cutting height, 24.1 feet digging depth, 20.9 feet loading height, 36.5 feet reach, and 17.5 feet vertical wall depth. Option 3 further extends performance with a 33.1 feet cutting height, 26.6 feet digging depth, 22.4 feet loading height, 39.1 feet reach, and 21.5 feet vertical wall depth. The Caterpillar 235 measures 11.9 feet in width to the outside of the tracks, 11.2 feet in height to the top of the cab, and 16.6 feet in track length on the ground, with a ground clearance of 1.8 feet and a tail swing radius of 10.9 feet. The undercarriage is equipped with 30-inch shoes and an 8.9-foot track gauge, supporting an operating weight of 84,430.5 pounds. The hydraulic system delivers a flow capacity of 190.3 gallons per minute and a relief valve pressure of 1000 psi, while the fuel tank holds 104.9 gallons. The machine's drawbar pull is 59,100 pounds, and its maximum travel speed is 1.5 mph.