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Caterpillar 245 Excavator

The Caterpillar 245 Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a wide range of digging and loading operations. With various boom and stick options available, it offers impressive digging depths, loading heights, and reach distances. Equipped with a turbocharged engine and a spacious cab, the 245 Excavator provides reliable performance and operator comfort. Its hydraulic system and bucket capacity ensure efficient operation, making it a top choice for heavy-duty projects.


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General Specifications

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Depth26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground41 ft (12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit44 ft (14 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Digging Depth28 ft (9 m)
Max Loading Height24 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground42 ft (13 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit43 ft (13 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Digging Depth32 ft (10 m)
Max Loading Height26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground46 ft (14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth22 ft (7 m)
Shipping Height of Unit18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Length of Unit42 ft (13 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity3 cu yd (2 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance3 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab12 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance4 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks12 ft (4 m)

Engine

Aspirationturbocharged
Displacement891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
Engine Model3406
Net Power325 hp (242 kw)
Power Measured @2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity21 gal (78 l)
Engine Oil Capacity10 gal (36 l)
Fuel Capacity158 gal (597 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity236 gpm (894 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity193 gal (729 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4500 psi
Operating Voltage24 volts
Operating Weight133,486 lbs (60,548 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity9 gal (35 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed4.8 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull98,600 lbs (44,724 kg)
Ground Pressure11.9 psi
Max Travel Speed2 mph (3 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side45
Shoe Size30 in (76 cm)
Track Gauge9 ft (3 m)