Technical Description
The Caterpillar EL200B is a robust hydraulic excavator engineered for heavy-duty construction and excavation tasks. This model features a versatile boom and stick configuration, offering four distinct options to suit a range of operational requirements. Option 1 provides a maximum cutting height of 29.2 ft, digging depth of 18.7 ft, loading height of 19.9 ft, and reach along the ground of 29.1 ft, with a vertical wall digging depth of 15.9 ft. Option 2 increases these capabilities to 30.1 ft, 20.4 ft, 21.4 ft, 30.8 ft, and 17.4 ft respectively. Option 3 further extends performance with a 31 ft cutting height, 22.1 ft digging depth, 22 ft loading height, 32.4 ft reach, and 20 ft vertical wall digging depth. Option 4 delivers the highest reach and depth, with a maximum cutting height of 31.7 ft, digging depth of 25 ft, loading height of 22.8 ft, reach of 34.9 ft, and vertical wall digging depth of 22.1 ft. The excavator is equipped with a bucket offering a maximum capacity of 1.4 cu yd, minimum of 0.5 cu yd, and a reference capacity of 0.8 cu yd. Key dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.6 ft, height to the top of the cab of 9.3 ft, removal counterweight clearance of 3.4 ft, tail swing radius of 9.1 ft, and width to the outside of tracks of 10.5 ft. The EL200B is powered by a turbocharged Cat 3116 engine with a displacement of 402.8 cu in, delivering 118 hp (88 kW) at 1800 rpm. Operating specifications include an alternator amperage of 55 amps, cooling system capacity of 6.1 gal, engine oil capacity of 4 gal, fuel capacity of 74 gal, hydraulic pump flow of 94.1 gpm, hydraulic system capacity of 66.1 gal, relief valve pressure of 4550 psi, and an operating voltage of 24 volts. The excavator has an operating weight of 44,313 lbs. The undercarriage features a drawbar pull of 38,100 lbs, ground pressure of 4.6 psi, a maximum travel speed of 3.2 mph (5 kph), 49 shoes per side, 8 track rollers per side, a shoe size of 31.5 in, and a track gauge of 7.9 ft.