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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 5230 ME

The Caterpillar 5230 ME is a hydraulic excavator of about 316.6 t, built around the 3516 EUI engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
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Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight697983.6 lb316600 kg
03Selected published values16
Published highlights
  • Ground Clearance: 3.64 ft / 1107.95 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 24.46 ft / 7455 mm
  • Width To Outside Of Tracks: 20.66 ft / 6296 mm
  • Length Of Track On Ground: 20.54 ft / 6260 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 5230 ME include published operating weight of 697983.6 lb / 316600 kg, published engine power of 1470 hp / 1096.2 kw, published maximum speed of 1.56 mph / 2.5 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (3.64 ft / 1107.95 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (24.46 ft / 7455 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (20.66 ft / 6296 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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance3.64 ft1107.95 mm
Height To Top Of Cab24.46 ft7455 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks20.66 ft6296 mm
Length Of Track On Ground20.54 ft6260 mm
Tail Swing Radius21.17 ft6450 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance8.04 ft2450 mm
02

Undercarriage

Track Gauge17.07 ft5200 mm
Shoe Size51.19 in1300 mm
Drawbar Pull340875 lb1516.29 kN
Max Travel Speed1.56 mph2.5 km/h
03

Engine

Engine Model3516 EUI3516 EUI
Gross Power1470 hp1096.2 kw
Displacement4210.7 cu in69 L
04

Operational

Operating Weight697983.6 lb316600 kg
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5080 psi35025.4 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity594 gal/min2248.6 L/min
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