- 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
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 385C
The Caterpillar 385C is a hydraulic excavator of about 84.1 t; its C18 ACERT Technology engine is rated at 530 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight185475 lb84130 kg
03Selected published values83
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 385C 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.
- 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC18 ACERT TechnologyC18 ACERT Technology
Net Power530 hp395.3 kw
Gross Power530 hp395.3 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Displacement1104.6 cu in18.1 L
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
Swing Mechanism
Swing Torquelb ft204500 Nm
Swing Speed6.5 rpm6.5 rpm
Weights
Maximum Tool Weight (Over The Front)5291.1 lb2400 kg
Maximum Tool Weight (360 Degrees)4629.7 lb2100 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity3.9 yd33 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity7.1 yd35.4 m3
Working Ranges
Maximum Pin Height39.5 m39.5 m
Maximum Horizontal Reach25.2 m25.2 m
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