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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 5230

The Caterpillar 5230 is a 318.5 t-class shovel with a 1470 hp engine.

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 Weight702172.35 lb318500 kg
03Selected published values17
Published highlights
  • Width Over Tracks: 20.66 ft / 6296 mm
  • Length Of Track On Ground: 26.82 ft / 8174 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 24.46 ft / 7455 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 3.64 ft / 1108 mm
Typical use

Front shovels are commonly used to excavate and load material from a working face. Published rows for Caterpillar 5230 include published engine power of 1470 hp / 1096.2 kw, published maximum speed of 1.56 mph / 2.5 km/h, the published “Width Over Tracks” field of 20.66 ft / 6296 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (20.66 ft / 6296 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Length Of Track On Ground” field (26.82 ft / 8174 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.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Width Over Tracks20.66 ft6296 mm
Length Of Track On Ground26.82 ft8174 mm
Height To Top Of Cab24.46 ft7455 mm
Ground Clearance3.64 ft1108 mm
Length Of Tracks33.88 ft10325 mm
Upper Structure Ground Clearance8.04 ft2450 mm
Height Of Tracks7.42 ft2260 mm
02

Loading Shovel

Max Dig Reach32.81 ft10000 mm
Max Cutting Height49.22 ft15000 mm
Max Dig Depth12.47 ft3800 mm
03

Undercarriage

Loading Shovel Shoe Width59.06 in1500 mm
Max Travel Speed1.56 mph2.5 km/h
Loading Shovel Ground Pressure22.2 psi153.07 kPa
Loading Shovel Operating Weight702172.35 lb318500 kg
04

Engine

Engine Model3516 EUI3516 EUI
Gross Power1470 hp1096.2 kw
05

Operational

Fuel Capacity1408.1 gal5330 L
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