CATERPILLAR 245 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 245 is a robust hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding construction and excavation tasks. Available with multiple boom and stick configurations, it offers versatile digging and loading capabilities. With Option 1, the excavator achieves a maximum digging depth of 25.9 ft, a maximum loading height of 26.4 ft, and a maximum reach along the ground of 41 ft, while the shipping height and length are 15.1 ft and 44.4 ft, respectively. Option 2 provides a maximum digging depth of 27.9 ft, a maximum loading height of 23.9 ft, and a maximum reach along the ground of 41.9 ft, with shipping dimensions of 15.1 ft in height and 43.3 ft in length. Option 3 delivers a maximum digging depth of 31.9 ft, a maximum loading height of 26.1 ft, and a maximum reach along the ground of 46.1 ft, with shipping dimensions of 18 ft in height and 42.1 ft in length. The excavator is equipped with a bucket offering a maximum capacity of 3.8 cu yd, a minimum capacity of 2 cu yd, and a reference capacity of 2.5 cu yd. Key dimensions include a ground clearance of 2.5 ft, a height to the top of the cab of 11.9 ft, a removal counterweight clearance of 3.6 ft, and a width to the outside of tracks of 11.9 ft. The engine is a turbocharged Caterpillar 3406, with a displacement of 891 cu in, delivering 325 hp at 2100 rpm. Operating specifications include a 35-amp alternator, 20.5-gal cooling system fluid capacity, 9.6-gal engine oil capacity, 157.8-gal fuel capacity, 236.2-gpm hydraulic pump flow, 192.6-gal hydraulic system fluid capacity, 4500-psi hydraulic system relief valve pressure, 24-volt operating voltage, and an operating weight of 133,485.5 lbs. The swing mechanism operates at 4.8 rpm, and the undercarriage features a drawbar pull of 98,600 lbs, 11.9 psi ground pressure, a maximum travel speed of 1.9 mph, 45 shoes per side, 30-in shoe size, and a track gauge of 9.4 ft.