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Caterpillar 231D Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 231D ➔

The Caterpillar 231D Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a range of construction and excavation tasks. With impressive specifications such as a maximum cutting height of 34 ft and a digging depth of 24.8 ft, this excavator offers excellent reach and performance. Its 200 hp engine, along with a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 121 gpm, ensures efficient operation on the job site. The 231D boasts a solid operating weight of 77602.8 lbs and features a robust undercarriage with a ground pressure of 8.7 psi, making it a reliable and capable machine for various projects.

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General Specifications

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	33 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	23 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	34 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	25 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height	24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	37 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	10 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	635 cu in (10,401 cu cm)
Engine Model	3208
Net Power	200 hp (149 kw)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	106 gal (400 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	121 gpm (458 lpm)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4800 psi
Operating Weight	77,603 lbs (35,200 kg)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	67,443 lbs (30,592 kg)
Ground Pressure	8.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Shoe Size	32 in (82 cm)
Track Gauge	9 ft (3 m)

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