- Max Cutting Height: 31.63 ft / 9640 mm
- Max Loading Height: 23.04 ft / 7020 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 33.44 ft / 10190 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 10.54 ft / 3210 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 229D
The Caterpillar 229D is a 31.7 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 156.9 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight69886.6 lb31700 kg
03Selected published values30
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 229D include a published maximum digging depth of 21.2 ft / 6460 mm, published operating weight of 69886.6 lb / 31700 kg, published engine power of 156.9 hp / 117 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (31.63 ft / 9640 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (23.04 ft / 7020 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (33.44 ft / 10190 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.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height31.63 ft9640 mm
Max Loading Height23.04 ft7020 mm
Max Reach Along Ground33.44 ft10190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth10.54 ft3210 mm
Max Digging Depth21.2 ft6460 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Stick 8'0" (2440mm)Stick 8'0" (2440mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height32.45 ft9890 mm
Max Loading Height23.86 ft7270 mm
Max Reach Along Ground35.31 ft10760 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth12.21 ft3720 mm
Max Digging Depth23.17 ft7060 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Stick 10'0" (3050mm)Stick 10'0" (3050mm)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.91 ft580 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.09 ft3380 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks10.67 ft3250 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.85 ft3000 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance4.07 ft1240 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge8.67 ft2640 mm
Shoe Size24.02 in610 mm
Max Travel Speed1.76 mph2.82 km/h
Drawbar Pull53504.53 lb238 kN
Ground Pressure9.6 psi66.19 kPa
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33043304
Gross Power156.9 hp117 kw
Displacement427.2 cu in7 L
Operational
Operating Weight69886.6 lb31700 kg
Fuel Capacity105.7 gal400 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4300 psi29647.5 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity121 gal/min458 L/min
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