KATO HD1430LC CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

The Kato HD1430LC is a heavy-duty hydraulic excavator featuring a turbocharged 6D24-TE1 engine with a displacement of 729 cu in, delivering a net power output of 232 hp (173 kW) at 1700 rpm and a maximum torque of 745 lb-ft at 1400 rpm. It has an operating weight of approximately 68,123 lbs and a reference bucket capacity of 1.9 cubic yards. The excavator offers three boom and stick options that influence its reach and digging capabilities: Option 1 provides a max cutting height of 33.3 ft, max digging depth of 22.1 ft, and max reach along ground of 34.1 ft; Option 2 increases these to 33.9 ft, 24.3 ft, and 36.1 ft respectively; Option 3 further extends the max cutting height to 35.6 ft, digging depth to 27.6 ft, and reach to 39.3 ft, making it suitable for varied excavation tasks. The unit’s dimensions include a shipping height of 11.1 ft and length of 36.1 ft, with a ground clearance of 1.7 ft, track length on the ground of 13.4 ft, and a track gauge of 8.6 ft. The excavator uses 24-inch shoes with 48 shoes per side, providing good ground pressure at 8.4 psi and a max travel speed of 3.4 mph (5 kph). Its swing system operates at 10 rpm with a swing drive fluid capacity of 3 gallons. The hydraulic system flows at 160 gpm with a relief valve pressure of 4760 psi and fluid capacity of 128.2 gallons, supported by a cooling system fluid capacity of 14.2 gallons and engine oil capacity of 13 gallons. Fuel capacity reaches 148 gallons, and the system runs on 24 volts with a 35-amp alternator. The machine’s tail swing radius measures 11.4 ft and width to outside of tracks is 10.5 ft, providing balanced maneuverability and stability for construction, mining, or heavy excavation operations.