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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 205

Weighing roughly 13.1 t and rated at 71 hp, the Caterpillar 205 is a hydraulic excavator in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight28957.8 lb13135 kg
03Selected published values68
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 23.89 ft / 7280 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.96 ft / 3033 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 20.67 ft / 6300 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 14.41 ft / 4390 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 205 include a published maximum digging depth of 14.57 ft / 4440 mm, published operating weight of 28957.8 lb / 13135 kg, published engine power of 71 hp / 53 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (23.89 ft / 7280 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.96 ft / 3033 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (20.67 ft / 6300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit23.89 ft7280 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Cutting Height20.67 ft6300 mm
Max Loading Height14.41 ft4390 mm
Max Reach Along Ground23.59 ft7190 mm
Max Digging Depth14.57 ft4440 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1One-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)One-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit23.96 ft7300 mm
Max Cutting Height21.1 ft6430 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Loading Height15.1 ft4600 mm
Max Reach Along Ground25.76 ft7850 mm
Max Digging Depth16.08 ft4900 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2One-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)One-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit23.96 ft7300 mm
Max Cutting Height20.58 ft6270 mm
Max Loading Height14.67 ft4470 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.84 ft8180 mm
Max Digging Depth17.82 ft5430 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3One-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)One-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Cutting Height24.35 ft7420 mm
Max Loading Height18.64 ft5680 mm
Max Reach Along Ground24.81 ft7560 mm
Max Digging Depth13.75 ft4190 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Two-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)Two-Piece Boom, Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
05

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5

Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Cutting Height25.23 ft7690 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.42 ft8050 mm
Max Digging Depth15.42 ft4700 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5Two-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)Two-Piece Boom, Stick 6'10.5" (2100mm)
06

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6

Max Cutting Height25.07 ft7640 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.83 ft8480 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.96 ft3033 mm
Max Digging Depth17 ft5180 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6Two-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)Two-Piece Boom, Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
07

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.47 ft446 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.96 ft3033 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks7.86 ft2395 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.9 ft3015 mm
Tail Swing Radius6.24 ft1900 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.65 ft1111 mm
08

Undercarriage

Track Gauge6.22 ft1895 mm
Shoe Size19.69 in500 mm
Max Travel Speed2.49 mph4 km/h
Drawbar Pull15354.46 lb68.3 kN
Number Of Shoes Per Side4747
Ground Pressure5.66 psi39 kPa
09

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make23512351
Engine Model4.2364.236
Net Power71 hp53 kw
Power Measured @2150 rpm2150 rpm
Displacement235.6 cu in3.9 L
10

Operational

Operating Weight28957.8 lb13135 kg
Fuel Capacity48.9 gal185 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity63.5 gal240 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.3 gal8.4 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity2.6 gal9.5 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4351.2 psi30000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity49.2 gal/min186 L/min
11

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed11.3 rpm11.3 rpm
12

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.6 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
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