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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 385C L

The Caterpillar 385C L is a hydraulic excavator of about 84.1 t, powered by a 530 hp engine.

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 values130
Published highlights
  • Width To Outside Of Tracks: 11.49 ft / 3500 mm
  • Length Of Track On Ground: 16.8 ft / 5120 mm
  • Shoe Size: 29.53 in / 750 mm
  • Number Of Shoes Per Side: 51
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 385C L include a published maximum digging depth of 23.43 ft / 7140 mm, published bucket digging force of 64530 lb / 29270.4 kg, published operating weight of 185475 lb / 84130 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (11.49 ft / 3500 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Length Of Track On Ground” field (16.8 ft / 5120 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shoe Size” field (29.53 in / 750 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 385C: 6 of 79 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 385CCaterpillar 385C L
DimensionsWidth To Outside Of Tracks11.16 ft / 3400 mm11.49 ft / 3500 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground15.1 ft / 4600 mm16.8 ft / 5120 mm
UndercarriageShoe Size25.6 in / 650 mm29.53 in / 750 mm
UndercarriageNumber Of Shoes Per Side47 / 4751 / 51
UndercarriageNumber Of Track Rollers Per Side8 / 89 / 9
EngineDisplacement1104.6 cu in / 18.1 L1106 cu in / 18.2 L

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsShipping Height19.27 ft5870.45 mm
DimensionsTransport Width12.6 ft3840.48 mm
EngineBore5.8 in145.1 mm
EngineStroke7.2 in182.9 mm
EngineNet Power - Iso 9249513 hp382.6 kw
EngineNet Power - Sae J1349513 hp382.6 kw
EngineNet Power - Eec 80/1269513 hp382.6 kw
EngineNet Flywheel Power513 hp382.6 kw
WeightsOperating Weight187360 lb84985.1 kg
WeightsOperating Weight - Long Undercarriage187360 lb84985.1 kg
WeightsOperating Weight - Standard Undercarriage187360 lb84985.1 kg
Hydraulic SystemPilot System - Maximum Flow24 gal/min24 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemPilot System - Maximum Pressure600 psi600 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Travel5080 psi5080 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Swing3770 psi3770 psi
Hydraulic SystemSwing System - Maximum Flow119 gal/min119 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemBoom Cylinder - Bore8.3 in210.1 mm
Hydraulic SystemBoom Cylinder - Stroke77.4 in1966 mm
Hydraulic SystemStick Cylinder - Bore8.7 in220 mm
Hydraulic SystemStick Cylinder - Stroke89.1 in2263.2 mm
Hydraulic SystemMain System - Maximum Flow - Total259 gal/min259 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift5080 psi5080 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal4640 psi4640 psi
Hydraulic SystemHb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore7.9 in199.9 mm
Hydraulic SystemHb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke57.1 in1450.4 mm
Hydraulic SystemJb Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke62.4 in1585 mm
Hydraulic SystemJb Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore8.7 in220 mm
Operating SpecificationsBucket Digging Force64530 lb29270.4 kg
Operating SpecificationsStick Digging Force55350 lb25106.4 kg
Operating SpecificationsMaximum Reach - Ground Level56.4 ft17.2 m
Operating SpecificationsMaximum Bucket Capacity7.1 yd35.4 m3
Operating SpecificationsMaximum Digging Depth38.6 ft11.8 m
Operating SpecificationsBucket Digging Force - Normal64530 lb29270.4 kg
Operating SpecificationsNominal Bucket Weight6795 lb3082.2 kg
Service Refill CapacitiesCooling System26.7 gal101.1 L
Service Refill CapacitiesFinal Drive - Each5.6 gal21.2 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic Tank214 gal810.1 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic System - Including Tank263 gal995.6 L
Service Refill CapacitiesEngine Oil17.2 gal65.2 L
Service Refill CapacitiesFuel Tank Capacity327.6 gal1240.2 L
Service Refill CapacitiesSwing Drive - Each5 gal19 L
StandardsBrakesSAE J1026 APR90SAE J1026 APR90
StandardsCab/FogsSAE J1356 FEB88 ISO10262SAE J1356 FEB88 ISO10262
Sound PerformancePerformanceANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98
TrackNumber Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side33
TrackNumber Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage99
TrackNumber Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage5151
TrackStandard With Long Undercarriage36 in914.4 mm
TrackOptional For Long Undercarriage30 in762 mm
DriveMaximum Travel Speed2.8 mph4.6 km/h
DriveMaximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage133090 lb60368.7 kg

Not published for this option: Maximum Tool Weight (Over The Front), Maximum Tool Weight (360 Degrees), Maximum Pin Height, Maximum Horizontal Reach

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