CATERPILLAR 314C LCR CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 314C LCR is a compact hydraulic excavator engineered for precision digging and material handling in confined urban construction environments. Powered by a Cat 3064T engine delivering 94 gross horsepower (70 kW) and 90 net horsepower (67 kW), this machine combines efficiency with reliable performance across diverse jobsite conditions. With an operating weight of 14,810 kg (32,590 lbs), the excavator features a carefully balanced design that minimizes ground pressure to just 6.4 psi, making it suitable for sensitive surfaces while maintaining exceptional stability. The 314C LCR offers dual boom and stick configurations to optimize working ranges for various applications. With the 2500 mm stick, maximum cutting height reaches 9.3 meters (30'6"), maximum digging depth extends to 5.45 meters (17'11"), and maximum reach along ground measures 8.18 meters (26'10"). Alternatively, the 3000 mm stick configuration delivers enhanced reach capabilities, achieving 9.62 meters (31'7") cutting height, 5.95 meters (19'6") digging depth, and 8.63 meters (28'4") ground-level reach. The excavator accommodates bucket capacities ranging from 0.4 to 1.0 cubic yards, enabling flexible adaptation to diverse material handling requirements. Its open-center, two-pump hydraulic system operates at 4,340 psi maximum pressure with 33.5 gallons-per-minute flow capacity, ensuring efficient implement performance and smooth control. The machine features a compact tail swing radius of 1.48 meters (4'10") and minimal ground clearance of 455 mm (1'6"), facilitating operation in space-restricted areas. Standard 500 mm wide triple-grouser tracks and a maximum drawbar pull of 24,730 pounds provide superior traction and mobility across variable terrain, while the 52.8-gallon fuel capacity enables extended operational periods between refueling.