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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 385B

The Caterpillar 385B pairs the C18 ACERT Technology engine (530 hp) with an operating weight near 84.1 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight185475 lb84130 kg
03Selected published values127
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 44.2 ft / 13470 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 15.69 ft / 4782 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 41.14 ft / 12539 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 26.45 ft / 8059 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 385B include a published maximum digging depth of 23.43 ft / 7140 mm, published operating weight of 185475 lb / 84130 kg, published engine power of 530 hp / 395.3 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 (44.2 ft / 13470 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (15.69 ft / 4782 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (41.14 ft / 12539 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 Unit44.2 ft13470 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit15.69 ft4782 mm
Max Cutting Height41.14 ft12539 mm
Max Loading Height26.45 ft8059 mm
Max Reach Along Ground40.3 ft12281 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth15.25 ft4646 mm
Max Digging Depth23.43 ft7140 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Mass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 2900mmMass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 2900mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit44.21 ft13474 mm
Max Cutting Height41.6 ft12679 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit16.22 ft4942 mm
Max Loading Height27.02 ft8233 mm
Max Reach Along Ground41.68 ft12704 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.14 ft4917 mm
Max Digging Depth24.99 ft7615 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Mass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 3400mmMass Boom 7250mm w/ stick 3400mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit48.01 ft14633 mm
Max Cutting Height44.56 ft13579 mm
Max Loading Height30.29 ft9232 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit16.28 ft4960 mm
Max Reach Along Ground45.31 ft13808 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth19.28 ft5874 mm
Max Digging Depth28.05 ft8547 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 3400mmGP Boom 8400mm / Stick 3400mm
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Shipping Length Of Unit47.91 ft14602 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit16.89 ft5146 mm
Max Cutting Height43.63 ft13297 mm
Max Loading Height31.24 ft9521 mm
Max Reach Along Ground47.51 ft14479 mm
Max Digging Depth30.85 ft9403 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 4400mmGP Boom 8400mm / Stick 4400mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth16.65 ft5072 mm
05

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5

Shipping Length Of Unit47.24 ft14398 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit18.82 ft5736 mm
Max Cutting Height45.14 ft13756 mm
Max Loading Height32.74 ft9977 mm
Max Reach Along Ground50.92 ft15520 mm
Max Digging Depth34.46 ft10503 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5GP Boom 8400mm / Stick 5500mmGP Boom 8400mm / Stick 5500mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth19.68 ft5997 mm
06

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6

Max Cutting Height49.02 ft14939 mm
Max Loading Height36.76 ft11204 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit53.06 ft16171 mm
Max Reach Along Ground55.91 ft17041 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit17.58 ft5357 mm
Max Digging Depth37.9 ft11551 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6Reach Boom 10000mm / Stick 5500mmReach Boom 10000mm / Stick 5500mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth20.66 ft6296 mm
07

Dimensions

Ground Clearance2.92 ft890 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.34 ft3760 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks11.16 ft3400 mm
Length Of Track On Ground15.1 ft4600 mm
Tail Swing Radius15.06 ft4590 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance5.19 ft1580 mm
08

Undercarriage

Track Gauge11.52 ft3510 mm
Shoe Size25.6 in650 mm
Max Travel Speed2.74 mph4.41 km/h
Drawbar Pull133086.9 lb592 kN
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Number Of Shoes Per Side4747
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side33
09

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC18 ACERT TechnologyC18 ACERT Technology
Net Power530 hp395.3 kw
Gross Power530 hp395.3 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement964 cu in15.8 L
Bore5.6 in140 mm
Stroke6.8 in171 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249513 hp382.6 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349513 hp382.6 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269513 hp382.6 kw
Net Flywheel Power513 hp382.6 kw
10

Operational

Operating Weight185475 lb84130 kg
Fuel Capacity327.6 gal1240 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity26.7 gal101 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity262.9 gal995 L
Engine Oil Capacity17.2 gal65 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity5.1 gal19 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4641.3 psi32000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity258.9 gal/min980 L/min
11

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed6.2 rpm6.2 rpm
Swing Torquelb ft204500 Nm
12

Weights

Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage189770 lb86078.3 kg
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage183940 lb83433.8 kg
13

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity3.9 yd33 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity7.1 yd35.4 m3
14

Hydraulic System

Pilot System - Maximum Flow23.8 gal/min23.8 gal/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure595 psi595 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5075 psi5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3770 psi3770 psi
Swing System - Maximum Flow119 gal/min119 gal/min
Boom Cylinder - Bore8.3 in209.9 mm
Boom Cylinder - Stroke77.4 in1966 mm
Stick Cylinder - Bore8.7 in220 mm
Stick Cylinder - Stroke89.1 in2263.2 mm
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total258 gal/min258 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift5075 psi5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal4640 psi4640 psi
Hb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore7.9 in199.9 mm
Hb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke57.1 in1450.4 mm
Jb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke62.4 in1585 mm
Jb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore8.7 in220 mm
15

Operating Specifications

Maximum Reach - Ground Level51.6 ft15.8 m
Maximum Digging Depth35.1 ft10.7 m
16

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System26.7 gal101.1 L
Final Drive - Each5.5 gal20.9 L
Hydraulic Tank214 gal810.1 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank263 gal995.6 L
Engine Oil21.1 gal79.9 L
Fuel Tank Capacity328 gal1241.7 L
Swing Drive - Each5 gal19 L
17

Standards

BrakesSAE J1026 APR 90SAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FogsSAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262SAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262
18

Sound Performance

PerformanceANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98
19

Track

Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side33
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage99
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage5151
Standard With Long Undercarriage36 in914.4 mm
Optional For Long Undercarriage30 in762 mm
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Standard Undercarriage4747
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Standard Undercarriage88
Standard With Standard Length Undercarriage30 in762 mm
Optional For Standard Length Undercarriage36 in914.4 mm
20

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed2.8 mph4.6 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage132810 lb60241.7 kg
Maximum Drawbar Pull - Standard Undercarriage133030 lb60341.4 kg
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