CATERPILLAR 330C CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 330C is a mid-size hydraulic excavator engineered for demanding construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. Powered by a Cat C9 ATAAC turbocharged diesel engine producing 243 horsepower at 1800 rpm with a displacement of 537.1 cubic inches, this machine delivers robust performance and fuel efficiency. The excavator features impressive digging capabilities with a maximum cutting height of 33.4 feet, digging depth of 20.4 feet, and vertical wall digging depth of 14.2 feet, enabling versatile operation across varied job sites. Its maximum reach along ground extends to 32.8 feet, providing excellent working range. The 330C accommodates bucket capacities ranging from 2.3 to 3.1 cubic yards, allowing operators to optimize productivity for different material handling requirements. With an operating weight of 93,586 pounds and a drawbar pull of 74,411.8 pounds, this machine provides substantial power for heavy-duty excavation tasks. The undercarriage incorporates 52 shoes per side with nine track rollers and three carrier rollers, mounted on 29.6-inch shoe size with a 7.9-foot track gauge, ensuring excellent stability and ground contact. Hydraulically sophisticated, the 330C features a pump flow capacity of 9.8 gallons per minute with a system relief valve pressure of 597.6 psi, delivering controlled, precise bucket and boom operations. The machine travels at a maximum speed of 2.3 mph, with ground clearance of 2.4 feet. Equipped with a 12-volt electrical system and 7-amp alternator supply, the 330C combines reliability with operational efficiency for professional earthmoving contractors.