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Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 580 hp - -
Engine Model Cat® C18 C15 Cat® Cat® C15
Rated Speed 1700/rpm 2000 2000
Peak Power Speed 1500/rpm 1600 1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 588 hp - 456 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 538 hp 373 hp 373 hp
Bore 5.7 in 5.4 in 5.4 in
Stroke 7.2 in 6.75 in 6.75 in
Displacement 1105 in³ 927 in² 927 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2104 lbf·ft - -
Torque Rise 58 % 16% 16%
Note (1) Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emissio - -
Note (2) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. - -
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 - 456 hp -
Engine Power - ISO 14396: 2002 - 449 hp 449 hp
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - 373 hp -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) - 378 hp -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - 373 hp -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) - 378 hp -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 1778 lb/ft 1778 ft·lbf
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight 112574 lb - 116858 lb
Bucket Capacity Range 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³) 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 12.5 t - 12.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material 16 t - -
Cat Truck Match - Standard 770 - 772 770/735/740/745 -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 773 - 775 772/773 772/773/775
Operating Weight - Standard - 97785 lb -
Operating Weight - High Lift - 104005 lb -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - 14 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) - 12.1 ton (US) -

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat planetary powershift Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1 4 mile/h 5 mile/h 5 mile/h
Forward - 2 7.2 mile/h 8 mile/h 8 mile/h
Forward - 3 12.7 mile/h - -
Forward - 4 21.6 mile/h - -
Reverse - 1 4.7 mile/h 5 mile/h 5 mile/h
Reverse - 2 8.3 mile/h 8 mile/h 8 mile/h
Reverse - 3 14.4 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled - Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.8 mile/h 8 mile/h 8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 13.9 mile/h 14 mile/h 14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24.4 mile/h 24 mile/h 24 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 5 mile/h - Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.9 mile/h 9 mile/h 9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 15.8 mile/h 16 mile/h 16 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - 25.4 mile/h 25.4 mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing Load Sense EH - Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump Variable displacement piston 2 × 110 cc variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm 153 gal/min - -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4757 psi 4050 psi 4598 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in) - 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in) - 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)
Pilot System Variable displacement piston - Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main 551 psi - -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - 123 gal/min 159 gal/min
Lift Cylinder - Bore - 7.5 in -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - 45 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - 6.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 28.4 in 27 in
Lift/Tilt System - - 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston

Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

Rack Back 4.5 s - -
Raise 8 s - -
Dump 2.2 s - -
Lower Float Down 3.5 s - -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.2 s - -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing Load Sense Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm 71.3 gal/min - -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4351 psi - 4000 psi
Total Steering Angle 86 ° 70° 70°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.4 s - 3 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.6 s - 5.2 s
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 52 gal/min -
Steering Cut Off Pressure - 4000 psi -
Maximum Flow - - 52 gal (US)

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co

Axles

Front Fixed Fixed Fixed
Rear Trunnion Trunnion Trunnion
Oscillation Angle 13 ° ±12.5° +/-12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - ±8.5° -

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 111 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 109 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. - -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. - -

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 188 gal (US) 141 gal (US) 141 gal (US)
Cooling System 31.7 gal (US) - 27 gal (US)
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) 33 gal (US) - -
Crankcase 15.9 gal (US) 9 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) 8.7 gal (US) - -
Transmission 24.3 gal (US) 20 gal (US) 20 gal (US)
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities 29 gal (US) - -
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.1 gal (US) - 49 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 49.1 gal (US) - 45 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 125.5 gal (US) 87 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 63.4 gal (US) 34 gal (US) -
Note • All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester - Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: - 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty a
Fuel Tank - Short Lift - 127 gal (US) -
Cooling Systems - 26 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 6 gal (US) 5.5 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - 49 gal (US) -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - 45 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase - - 9 gal (US)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.8 ft 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 14.8 ft 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.9 ft 10.7 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.5 ft 10.3 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 14 ft 13.8 ft -
Wheel Base 14.9 ft 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length 39.3 ft 36.6 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.9 ft 1.5 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.9 ft 10.1 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18 ft 16.1 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 24.5 ft 22.4 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift 6.5 ft 7.1 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.8 ft 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 14.8 ft 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.9 ft 10.7 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.5 ft 10.3 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.3 ft 15.3 ft -
Wheel Base 14.9 ft 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length 40.7 ft 38 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.9 ft 1.5 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.3 ft 11.6 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 19.3 ft 17.6 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25.8 ft 23.9 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift 6.8 ft 7.4 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - 4.5 s 3.8 s
Raise - 9 s 7.5 s
Dump - 3.5 s 3 s
Lower - 5.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 4.3 s 4.6 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - 21.3 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - - 18.9 s

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 112 dB(A) -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 110 dB(A) -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
Reach at Maximum Lift - 8 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.7 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised - 20.9 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 35 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.2 ft -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 35.4 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.6 ft -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - - 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - - 110 dB(A)
Note (1) - - The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (2) - - Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Note (3) - - The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.5 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.7 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.3 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 15.7 ft
Wheel Base - - 12.5 ft
Maximum Overall Length - - 39.5 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.5 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 12 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 18.7 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 25 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 7.7 ft
Note - - Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - - 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

Sustainability

Recyclability - - 96%
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