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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 311C

The Caterpillar 311C is a 12 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 79 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight26410 lb11980 kg
03Selected published values47
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 22.67 ft / 6910 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.08 ft / 2770 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 25.58 ft / 7805 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 17.93 ft / 5450 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 311C include a published maximum digging depth of 16.5 ft / 5040 mm, published operating weight of 26410 lb / 11980 kg, published engine power of 82 hp / 61 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 (22.67 ft / 6910 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.08 ft / 2770 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (25.58 ft / 7805 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 Unit22.67 ft6910 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft2770 mm
Max Cutting Height25.58 ft7805 mm
Max Loading Height17.93 ft5450 mm
Max Reach Along Ground24.83 ft7570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.5 ft4425 mm
Max Digging Depth16.5 ft5040 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Stick length , 2250mm (7' 5")-Boom 4.3m (14'1")Stick length , 2250mm (7' 5")-Boom 4.3m (14'1")
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit22.67 ft6920 mm
Max Cutting Height26.67 ft8125 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft2770 mm
Max Loading Height18.93 ft5770 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.58 ft8100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.18 ft4940 mm
Max Digging Depth18.33 ft5590 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Stick Length , 2800mm (9' 2") -Boom 4.3m (14'1")Stick Length , 2800mm (9' 2") -Boom 4.3m (14'1")
03

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.42 ft445 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.08 ft2770 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft2490 mm
Length Of Track On Ground8.58 ft2610 mm
Tail Swing Radius5.75 ft1750 mm
04

Undercarriage

Track Gauge6.5 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size20 in500 mm
Max Travel Speed3.48 mph5.6 km/h
Drawbar Pull20680 lb92 kN
Ground Pressure5.95 psi41 kPa
05

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3064T3064T
Net Power79 hp59 kw
Gross Power82 hp61 kw
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement259 cu in4.3 L
06

Operational

Operating Weight26410 lb11980 kg
Fuel Capacity51.5 gal195 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.6 gal17.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity42.3 gal160 L
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 gal19.5 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal3 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage45 amps45 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4340 psi29900 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity28 gal/min108 L/min
07

Swing Mechanism

Swing Torque23060 lb ft31270 Nm
Swing Speed10.6 rpm10.6 rpm
08

Buckets

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