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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 311C U

The Caterpillar 311C U pairs the 3064T engine (79.2 hp) with an operating weight near 12 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight26411.4 lb11980 kg
03Selected published values22
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 22.68 ft / 6910 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.09 ft / 2770 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 18.94 ft / 5770 mm
  • Max Reach Along Ground: 26.58 ft / 8100 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 311C U include a published maximum digging depth of 18.34 ft / 5590 mm, published operating weight of 26411.4 lb / 11980 kg, published engine power of 79.2 hp / 59 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 (22.68 ft / 6910 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.09 ft / 2770 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (18.94 ft / 5770 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 311C: 15 of 20 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 311CCaterpillar 311C U
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Length Of Unit22.67 ft / 6910 mm22.68 ft / 6910 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft / 2770 mm9.09 ft / 2770 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Loading Height17.93 ft / 5450 mm18.94 ft / 5770 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Reach Along Ground24.83 ft / 7570 mm26.58 ft / 8100 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.5 ft / 4425 mm16.21 ft / 4940 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Digging Depth16.5 ft / 5040 mm18.34 ft / 5590 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance1.42 ft / 445 mm1.5 ft / 455 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground8.58 ft / 2610 mm8.57 ft / 2610 mm
UndercarriageShoe Size20 in / 500 mm19.69 in / 500 mm
EngineGross Power82 hp / 61 kw79.2 hp / 59 kw
EngineDisplacement259 cu in / 4.3 L259.4 cu in / 4.3 L
OperationalOperating Weight26410 lb / 11980 kg26411.4 lb / 11980 kg
OperationalHydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4340 psi / 29900 kPa4974.8 psi / 34300 kPa
OperationalHydraulic Pump Flow Capacity28 gal/min / 108 L/min57.1 gal/min / 216 L/min
BucketsReference Bucket Capacity0.6 yd3 / 0.4 m30.7 yd3 / 0.6 m3

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
EngineNumber Of Cylinders44
EnginePower Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm

Not published for this option: Max Cutting Height, Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1, Shipping Length Of Unit, Max Cutting Height, Shipping Height Of Unit, Max Loading Height, Max Reach Along Ground, Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth, Max Digging Depth, Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2, Height To Top Of Cab, Track Gauge, Drawbar Pull, Ground Pressure, Net Power, Aspiration, Fuel Capacity, Cooling System Fluid Capacity, Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, Engine Oil Capacity, Operating Voltage, Swing Drive Fluid Capacity, Alternator Supplied Amperage, Swing Torque, Swing Speed, Minimum Bucket Capacity, Maximum Bucket Capacity

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