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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 245B Series II

Weighing roughly 65.2 t and rated at 360 hp, the Caterpillar 245B Series II is a shovel in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration for Shovel
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Loading Shovel Operating Weight146122.4 lb66280 kg
03Selected published values50
Published highlights
  • Max Dig Depth: 25.56 ft / 7790 mm
  • Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth: 16.64 ft / 5070 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 37.8 ft / 11520 mm
  • Max Dump Height: 24.94 ft / 7600 mm
Typical use

Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Caterpillar 245B Series II include published engine power of 360 hp / 268.5 kw, published maximum speed of 1.97 mph / 3.17 km/h, the published “Max Dig Depth” field of 25.56 ft / 7790 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Dig Depth” field (25.56 ft / 7790 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth” field (16.64 ft / 5070 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (37.8 ft / 11520 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

Backhoe Boom / Stick 1

Max Dig Depth25.56 ft7790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth16.64 ft5070 mm
Max Cutting Height37.8 ft11520 mm
Max Dump Height24.94 ft7600 mm
Max Reach On Ground40.72 ft12410 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 8'6" (2590mm)Stick 8'6" (2590mm)
02

Backhoe Boom / Stick 2

Max Cutting Height37.24 ft11350 mm
Max Dump Height24.55 ft7480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth17.59 ft5360 mm
Max Dig Depth27.56 ft8400 mm
Max Reach On Ground42.1 ft12830 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 10'6" (3200mm)Stick 10'6" (3200mm)
03

Backhoe Boom / Stick 3

Max Cutting Height38.42 ft11710 mm
Max Dump Height25.83 ft7870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth21.2 ft6460 mm
Max Dig Depth31.5 ft9600 mm
Backhoe Boom / StickStick 14'6" (4420mm)Stick 14'6" (4420mm)
Max Reach On Ground45.74 ft13940 mm
04

Dimensions

Width Over Tracks11.85 ft3610 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.82 ft3600 mm
Ground Clearance2.5 ft760 mm
Length Of Tracks18.41 ft5610 mm
Upper Structure Ground Clearance3.48 ft1060 mm
05

Loading Shovel

Max Dig Reach31.14 ft9490 mm
Max Dump Height18.5 ft5638 mm
Max Cutting Height33.76 ft10290 mm
06

Undercarriage

Loading Shovel Shoe Width24.02 in610 mm
Track Gauge10.67 ft3251 mm
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure16 psi110.32 kPa
Backhoe Shoe Width 129.93 in760 mm
Backhoe Operating Weight - Shoe 1143631.18 lb65150 kg
Max Travel Speed1.97 mph3.17 km/h
Backhoe Shoe Width 335.83 in910 mm
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 215.1 psi104.12 kPa
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 112.3 psi84.81 kPa
Number Of Track Shoes Per Side4545
Loading Shovel Operating Weight146122.4 lb66280 kg
Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe 310.4 psi71.71 kPa
Backhoe Shoe Width 224.02 in610 mm
07

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model34063406
Gross Power360 hp268.5 kw
Displacement891 cu in14.6 L
08

Operational

Fuel Capacity180.2 gal682 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity20.5 gal77.6 L
Engine Oil Capacity12.3 gal46.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity192.6 gal729 L
Swing Speed4.7 rpm4.7 rpm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
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