Caterpillar 345C L
The Caterpillar 345C L is a large hydraulic excavator manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. The 345C L, with 345 hp of net flywheel power, is classified as a large excavator by Caterpillar. In Caterpillar's naming conventions, the last two digits indicate the excavator's weight in metric tonnes. The 345C L is not named after its horsepower. Rather, it is a coincidence that both use the number 345. Caterpillar currently produces the 300 series, including the 345C L.
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Model: Caterpillar C13 ACERT
- Net Flywheel Power: 345 hp
- Net Power : 345 hp
- Net Power : 349 hp
- Net Power : 345 hp
- Cylinders: 6
Weights
Operating specifications
- Max Reach at Ground Level: 42.5 ft
- Max Digging Depth: 29.3 ft
- Max Bucket Capacity: 5 yd³
- Nominal bucket weight: 3,880 lb
- Bucket digging force : 39,300 lbf (
In the media
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