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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 215

The Caterpillar 215 is a 16.4 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 85 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36155.9 lb16400 kg
03Selected published values52
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 29.76 ft / 9070 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 10.18 ft / 3100 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 17.72 ft / 5400 mm
  • Max Reach Along Ground: 27.56 ft / 8400 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 215 include a published maximum digging depth of 17.39 ft / 5300 mm, published operating weight of 36155.9 lb / 16400 kg, published engine power of 85 hp / 63.4 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 (29.76 ft / 9070 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (10.18 ft / 3100 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (17.72 ft / 5400 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 Unit29.76 ft9070 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.18 ft3100 mm
Max Loading Height17.72 ft5400 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.56 ft8400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth11.49 ft3500 mm
Max Digging Depth17.39 ft5300 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1one piece boom w/ stick 1800mmone piece boom w/ stick 1800mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit29.43 ft8970 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.18 ft3100 mm
Max Loading Height17.39 ft5300 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.22 ft8600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth11.82 ft3600 mm
Max Digging Depth18.71 ft5700 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2one piece boom w/ stick 2200mmone piece boom w/ stick 2200mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit29.34 ft8940 mm
Max Loading Height18.05 ft5500 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.77 ft3280 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.19 ft9200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.46 ft4100 mm
Max Digging Depth20.67 ft6300 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3one piece boom w/ stick 2800mmone piece boom w/ stick 2800mm
04

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.55 ft470 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.96 ft3035 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks7.98 ft2430 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.6 ft2620 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.09 ft940 mm
05

Undercarriage

Track Gauge6.3 ft1920 mm
Shoe Size20.08 in510 mm
Ground Pressure7.5 psi51.72 kPa
Drawbar Pull26400 lb117.44 kN
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Number Of Shoes Per Side4444
Max Travel Speed2.1 mph3.38 km/h
06

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33043304
Net Power85 hp63.4 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement427.2 cu in7 L
07

Operational

Operating Weight36155.9 lb16400 kg
Fuel Capacity55 gal208 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8.2 gal31 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity75.1 gal284 L
Engine Oil Capacity5 gal18.9 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity5.3 gal20 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage19 amps19 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4000 psi27579.1 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity84.1 gal/min318 L/min
08

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity1.2 yd30.9 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.6 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
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