- Max Dig Depth: 22.87 ft / 6970 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth: 15.72 ft / 4790 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 31.34 ft / 9550 mm
- Max Dump Height: 20.71 ft / 6310 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 235C
The Caterpillar 235C is a 12 t-class shovel with a 250 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Loading Shovel Operating Weight26477.52 lb12010 kg
03Selected published values40
Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Caterpillar 235C include published engine power of 250 hp / 186.5 kw, published maximum speed of 1.99 mph / 3.2 km/h, the published “Max Dig Depth” field of 22.87 ft / 6970 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Dig Depth” field (22.87 ft / 6970 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth” field (15.72 ft / 4790 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (31.34 ft / 9550 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.
Backhoe Boom / Stick 1
Max Dig Depth22.87 ft6970 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth15.72 ft4790 mm
Max Cutting Height31.34 ft9550 mm
Max Dump Height20.71 ft6310 mm
Max Reach On Ground35.7 ft10880 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 8'0" (2440mm)Stick 8'0" (2440mm)
Backhoe Boom / Stick 2
Max Cutting Height31.76 ft9680 mm
Max Dump Height21.13 ft6440 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth17.03 ft5190 mm
Max Dig Depth24.38 ft7430 mm
Max Reach On Ground37.08 ft11300 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 9'6" (2900mm)Stick 9'6" (2900mm)
Backhoe Boom / Stick 3
Max Cutting Height32.49 ft9900 mm
Max Dump Height21.86 ft6660 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth19.3 ft5880 mm
Max Dig Depth26.88 ft8190 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 12'0" (3660mm)Stick 12'0" (3660mm)
Max Reach On Ground39.38 ft12000 mm
Dimensions
Width Over Tracks11.32 ft3450 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.16 ft3400 mm
Ground Clearance1.74 ft530 mm
Length Of Tracks16.47 ft5020 mm
Upper Structure Ground Clearance3.68 ft1120 mm
Loading Shovel
Max Dig Reach27.33 ft8330 mm
Max Dump Height16.51 ft5030 mm
Max Cutting Height30.09 ft9170 mm
Undercarriage
Loading Shovel Shoe Width18 in457 mm
Backhoe Shoe Width 235.83 in910 mm
Backhoe Shoe Width 129.93 in760 mm
Max Travel Speed1.99 mph3.2 km/h
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure14.99 psi103.3 kPa
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 27.47 psi51.48 kPa
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 18.8 psi60.63 kPa
Loading Shovel Operating Weight26477.52 lb12010 kg
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 192902.81 lb42140 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Gross Power250 hp186.5 kw
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity130 gal492 L
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