1992 - 1994 CATERPILLAR R1300G WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar R1300G is a compact underground mining wheel loader engineered for high performance in confined spaces. Powered by a Cat 3306B DITA diesel engine with a displacement of 640.8 cu in, it delivers 165 hp (123 kW) at 2,200 rpm and features a net power output of 140.9 hp (104 kW). The loader boasts a breakout force of 26,504 lbs (12,022 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 4.1 cu yds (3 m), with a bucket width of 7.3 ft (2 m) and a dump clearance of 5.2 ft (2 m) at maximum raise. Its dimensions include a length of 29.9 ft (9 m) with the bucket on the ground, a wheelbase of 10.1 ft (3 m), and a width over tires of 6.3 ft (2 m), while the height to the top of the cab is 7 ft (2 m). The machine has a ground clearance of 1.1 ft (0 m) and a turning radius of 18.9 ft (5 m). The hydraulic system provides a dump time of 2 seconds, a lower time of 2.3 seconds, and a raise time of 5 seconds. The R1300G has an operating weight of 61,178.3 lbs (27,750 kg) and a static tipping weight of 45,360.2 lbs (20,575 kg). It is equipped with a 4-speed forward and reverse transmission, achieving a maximum forward speed of 15 mph (24 kph) and a reverse speed of 14.3 mph (23 kph). Fluid capacities include 78 gal (295 l) for fuel, 23.3 gal (87 l) for hydraulics, 6.7 gal (23 l) for engine oil, 11.9 gal (42 l) for transmission, 10.1 gal (38 l) for the front axle/diff, and 11.1 gal (42 l) for the rear axle/diff, with a cooling system capacity of 17.7 gal (64 l). The loader is fitted with 17.5x25 20 ply tires and a rear axle oscillation of 20°.