345B

Series II
Hydraulic Excavator

Operating Weight
6.9 m (22'8") Reach Boom, 3.35 m (11'0") Stick,
345B (std) 600 mm (24" TG track) 43 850 kg 96,600 lb
345B L (long) 750 mm (30" TG track) 45 440 kg 100,100 lb
Cat 3176C ATAAC Diesel Engine
Flywheel Power 239 kW 321 hp
Travel Speed (maximum) 4.4 km/h 2.7 mph

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345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator
High performance and rugged durability combine to maximize your productivity.

Operator Station Serviceability Electronic Control System and

Roomy, quiet, automatic climate
controlled cab has excellent sightlines
to the work area to help keep operator
fatigue low and production up
throughout the entire shift. pg. 4-5
Fast, easy service with advanced
filtration, filter access and electronic
diagnostics for increased productivity.
pg. 6
Advanced Diesel Engine Management
(ADEM) II
Maximizes fuel efficiency and
performance by maintaining the
optimum balance between engine
speed and hydraulic demand. pg. 7

Outstanding performance.
Excellent control, high stick and bucket
forces, impressive lift capacity,
simplified service and
a more comfortable operator station
increase your productivity and lower
your operating costs.

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Hydraulics
High pressure Caterpillar hydraulics
increase break-out and crowd forces
to maximize bucket loads and lift
capability while decreasing cycle times.
pg. 8
Engine
The 345B L Series II is powered by
the Cat 3176C ATAAC engine which
complies with current worldwide
emissions requirements and future
EPA Tier 2 requirements. This engine
includes several design features which
enhance performance, efficiency
and reliability. pg. 9
Undercarriage
Cat designed excavator undercarriage
is stable, durable and low maintenance.
Steep track roller frames are easier to
clean. Available in two lengths to suit
the application. pg. 11
Structures
Caterpillar design and manufacturing
techniques assure outstanding durability
and service life from these important
components. pg. 10
Booms, Sticks and Attachments
Three booms and five sticks are
available. The reach boom has a larger
digging envelope while the mass boom
allows larger bucket use with greater
digging forces. The special applications
boom is reinforced for heavy duty rock
application. All booms and sticks are
stress relieved. pg. 12
Buckets
A wide variety of bucket types,
aggressive bucket designs, and larger
capacity options take advantage of the
345B Series IIs powerful digging
forces for improved productivity. pg. 15
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Operator Station
Designed for comfort and ease of operation.

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 This operator work station is quiet with
ergonomic control placement
and convenient adjustments. Low lever
and pedal effort, ergonomic seat design,
and highly efficient ventilation create a
cab environment that puts the operator
firmly and comfortably in control which
can translate into greater productivity.
Excellent viewing area through large,
1 wide windows. A large push-open
skylight provides upward visibility.
The upper front windshield features
a pillar mounted wiper to provide an
unobstructed front viewing area. The
upper left side door window can slide
open. The lower window provides a
view to the tracks and the ground next
to the machine. The rear window offers
a good view behind and to the left,
aided by a lower engine hood profile.
Greater control convenience. Each of
the controls is positioned within easy
reach of the operator.
The double wall, pressed cab shell is
mounted to the swing frame using butyl
rubber mounts for reduced sound and
vibration.
1 Caterpillar Electronic Control System
3 operator exits the cab.
panel includes fuel level, hydraulic
oil and engine coolant temperature
gauges, machine condition indicators
and operator controls in a single
console for ease of use (refer to
Electronic Control System on page 7).
4 and a retractable seat belt.
2 Automatic climate control maintains
the selected temperature in the cab.
The operator can switch between fresh
or recirculated air.
3 Joysticks control front linkage and
swing functions with minimal effort.
The integrated joystick consoles
adjust to operator preference and are
suspended as part of the seat
arrangement. Height can be adjusted
independently of the seat.
4 Dial throttle has ten settings for
simple, precise engine speed
adjustment.
5 Hand or foot actuated travel controls
allow the operator to move the
excavator while working the front-end.
Hand levers are easily removable.
6 Optional straight travel pedal.
Straight travel pedal provides forward
or reverse straight line travel. Steering
adjustments can be made by using right
or left travel pedals in combination
with the straight travel pedal.
7 Hydraulic activation control lever
deactivates hydraulic functions and
helps prevent operation when the
8 The fully adjustable Cat suspension
seat includes a wide range
of comfort features. In addition to
fore/aft height and weight adjustments,
it also offers lumbar, arm support/rests
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Serviceability
Simplified service and maintenance features save time and money.

Fast, easy maintenance improves

uptime for a better value.
Easy access service points for the fuel-
water separator, engine oil filter,
battery, radiator fluid level, window
washer fluid and pilot system filter.
Efficient filters and convenient filter
locations make maintenance easier.
Two hydraulic capsule filters are
mounted outside the hydraulic tank.
New design reduces spills and
contamination during replacement.
Indicator in cab signals when the
filter needs to be replaced, extending
filter service life.
Radial seal air cleaner has double
layered filter core for better filtration.
No tools are required to change filter.
Operator is alerted to clogs.
The engine oil filter is located in the
pump compartment for easy access.
To help reduce spills during oil
changes, filter opening faces up.
Pilot hydraulic system filter keeps
contaminants away from the pilot
system. This system includes a
Scheduled Oil Sampling port to
simplify sampling. Environmentally sound features help Remote greasing block on the boom
protect the environment. and two grease points for the swing
A swing and travel motor case drain bearing deliver grease to hard to reach
keeps contaminants from returning to
Optional hydraulic tank shutoff valve
reduces hydraulic spills during repair locations.
the tank.
service. Electronic Power Unit Control
Design and layout advancements has diagnostic capabilities for
The hydraulic system is adaptable to
translate to ease of service. Cat Dealers use.
biodegradable oil to reduce
Front linkage pin puller holes environmental impact. Dealer service technicians can
promote easy disassembly of front quickly and easily diagnose and
Water separator removes water from
linkage. adjust machine components,
fuel even when under pressure and is
Cotter pin retained track master pin located in the radiator compartment for maximizing uptime.
simplifies disassembly and assembly. easy access.
Steep roller frame design reduces
dirt buildup for easier cleaning.

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Electronic Control System
Manages the engine and hydraulics for maximum performance.

Electronic Power Unit Control System

controls state-of-the-art hydraulics and
engine performance for maximized
productivity, increased fuel efficiency,
lower emission and sound levels.
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Automatic Engine Speed Control
reduces engine speed to 1300 rpm 2
during light-load or no-load applications.
Button on right control lever engages
low idle function reducing engine speed
to 1000 rpm. Press again to return to 3
previous setting.
Electronic Engine Underspeed Control
balances engine and hydraulic output
for maximum performance and fuel
efficiency. 4
It adjusts hydraulic pump output to
maintain engine rpm in optimum
range.
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100 percent of available engine power
is available for the hydraulic system.
Operator control panel allows optimal
performance in all applications. The
high-contrast, back-lit, liquid crystal
display includes: 3 Swing Priority Mode gives swing Machine monitoring system uses
1 Power Mode Selector changes flow priority and is especially suited a progression of indicators, action
hydraulic power and speed at the for crowding the sidewall while lamps, and alarms to inform the
touch of a button. digging. operator of machine conditions.
Economy Mode sets hydraulic 4 Fine Control Mode optimizes hydraulic Service Mode of the Electronic Power
power at 90 percent and is used pump output for applications like Unit Control delivers fast, detailed
during normal and utility operations slope finishing or precision lifting diagnosis of machine conditions
to reduce fuel consumption and which require smoother control. improving uptime (refer to
sound levels. Serviceability on page 6).
5 User Mode allows the operator to
Power Up Mode sets hydraulic choose from two submodes:
power at 100 percent for high Tamping Mode adjusts boom speed
production truck loading,
and force to keep machine motion
trenching, and high-speed travel.
at a minimum when compacting
Work Mode Selector matches hydraulic material with the bucket.
characteristics to the application. Hammer Mode allows pump flow
2 Boom Priority Mode gives priority and hydraulic pressure adjustments
flow to the boom for deep trenching to enhance hammer effectiveness.
and truck loading, where there is Customer Mode allows a set of
significant boom movement relative hydraulic performance attributes
to swing. to be selected, memorized, and
recalled for later use.

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Hydraulics
Caterpillar hydraulics deliver power and control to keep material moving at high volume.

Dramatic control responsiveness aids
operation and improves cycle time.
Control movements are matched to
hydraulic action for improved
operator performance.
Swing dampening restrains drift and
improves positioning for finishing
and lifting applications for reduced
operator fatigue.
Full-time high hydraulic relief pressure
provide excellent boom, stick, and
bucket forces for better productivity,
higher lift capacity and a wider range of
workable material.
Hydraulic cross-sensing system
improves productivity with fast speeds
and quick, strong pivot turns.
100 percent of available engine
horsepower is deliverable as
hydraulic power.
Full power to a single motor for
strong, fast turns. Balanced power
to two pumps for straight travel.
Boom regeneration circuit diverts oil
within the boom cylinder circuit to
lower the boom. This allows pumps to
have most pressure and flow available
for other circuits.
Stick regeneration circuit also diverts
oil within the stick cylinder circuit to
allow fast stick in speed during multiple
function operation.
Pump flow decreases when controls are
in neutral for reduced fuel consumption
and sound.
Auxiliary hydraulic valve is standard
on the 345B for use with optional
hydraulic circuits.
Hydraulic cylinder snubbers at rod-end
of boom cylinders and both ends of
stick cylinders cushion shocks, reduce
sound and increase cylinder life.
Cats XT hose and reusable couplings
meet the critical flexibility and strength
demands of the 345B.
O-ring face seal couplings provide
positive sealing for reliable, leak-free
connections.
Hydraulic tank located closer to
pumps for increased hydraulic
efficiency.

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Cat 3176C ATAAC Engine
Built for power, reliability, economy and low emissions.
Cat 3176C ATAAC engine continues
its tradition of powerful, efficient
performance, unmatched reliability and
durability.
Advanced Diesel Engine Module
(ADEM II) fuel system controls the
engine for optimal fuel injection,
increased fuel efficiency, longer
component life, and low emissions.
The 345B Series II meets stringent
EPA Tier 2 requirements.
Turbocharged and aftercooled
to increase engine power by burning
fuel with greater efficiency.
Separate cooling system with
hydrostatically driven fan provides
quiet engine operation and reduces
fuel consumption during cooler
ambient conditions.
Two-piece piston design provides
excellent strength with the steel crown
and aluminum skirt for reduced weight.
Engine oil SOS sampling valve
is provided on the engine oil filter head.
Fuel tank capacity allows for more
than 13 hours of continous operation
under normal load.
Automatic Engine Speed Control with
convenient one-touch command.
Three-stage control maximizes fuel
efficiency and reduces sound levels.
When placed in the OFF mode,
if a no-load condition or light-load
condition continues more than three
seconds, the automatic engine control
reduces engine speed by a maximum
of 100 rpm.
When placed in the ON mode,
if a no-load condition or light-load
condition continues more than three
seconds, the automatic engine control
reduces engine speed from high idle
to 1300 rpm.
At any time, the operator can activate
a switch on the top of the right control
lever to reduce the engine speed to
1000 rpm. This feature, referred to
as one-touch idle, can be used both
to conserve fuel and to reduce engine
sound levels. Activate switch again
to return to previous level.
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Structures
The 345B Series II structural components are the backbone of the machines durability.
1 Advanced carbody design stands up
in the toughest applications.
Modified X-shaped, box-section
carbody provides excellent
resistance to torsional bending.
Upper structure weight and stresses
are distributed evenly across the
full length of the track roller frame.
Smooth transitions and long welds
reduce stresses at the carbody-to-
roller frame junctions for excellent
durability.
Robot welding ensures consistent,
high-quality welds throughout the
manufacturing process.
Robot-welded track roller frames are
press-formed, pentagonal units to deliver
exceptional strength and service life.
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2 Rugged main frame is designed for Sheet metal supporting structure
maximum durability and efficient use is strengthened by integrating the
of materials. mounting into the upper frame
Robot welding for consistent, structure.
high-quality welds. Reinforced lift cylinder and swing
Outer frame utilizes curved side drive mounts increase structure
rails, which are die-formed, for durability in rock and quarry
excellent uniformity and strength applications.
throughout the length.
Box section channels improve
upper frame rigidity under the cab.
Boom tower and one piece main
rails are constructed of solid,
high-tensile strength steel plates.
New boom foot design transfers
load more efficiently with less
stress in critical areas.
Undercarriage
Durable undercarriage absorbs stresses and provides excellent stability.
Precision robotic welding ensures a
quality weld every time. These welds
increase rigidity, reduce internal
stresses and enhance durability for the
chassis and track roller frames.
Heavy-duty, X-shaped chassis design.
Cat undercarriage components are
purposely oversized to offer heavy-duty
performance and durability.
Strutted track links are sealed for long Steep track roller frame design and
life. Track rollers, carrier rollers and elimination of a ledge at the carbody
idlers are also sealed and lubricated for and roller frame juncture, reduces
excellent service life. material build-up and makes cleaning
easier.
Smooth autoshifting two-speed travel
motors offer top travel speeds and Standard idler guards and center track
plenty of pull on slopes or turns. guides maintain track alignment.
Optional sprocket guiding guards or
Two undercarriage choices:
full length track guiding guards are
Standard (STD) undercarriage is available for additional protection
well suited for applications that on steep side slopes.
require frequent repositioning
of the machine, have restricted
working space, or have uneven
or rocky terrain.
Long (L) undercarriage maximizes
stability and lifting capacity. Long,
wide and sturdy undercarriage offers
a stable work platform.
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Booms, Sticks and Attachments
The 345B Series II is designed with the flexibility to help deliver higher production
and efficiency.
Select the right combination for the job
with your Cat Dealer to help ensure top
production from the start.
The choice of three booms and five
sticks, plus a wide selection of buckets
and attachments, means the 345B offers
a large combination of reach and
digging forces for optimum versatility.
Choose from a variety of work tools
such as hammers, shears, rotators,
grapples or crushers. Ask your Cat
Dealer for information on attachments
or special configurations.
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The Reach Boom (R) 6.9 m (22'8")
features an optimum design that
maximizes digging envelopes with
three stick choices.
The Special Application Boom (SA)
6.9 m (22'8") is reinforced for continual
heavy duty rock applications and is
the same length as the reach boom to
maximize digging envelopes. Three
sticks are available for use with the
SA boom.
Reach and Special Applications Sticks:
The R/SA 2.9 m (9'6") stick uses high
stick forces combined with the use of
larger buckets.
The R/SA 3.35 m (11'0") stick has
a tighter working envelope but uses
the largest buckets of the reach stick
family.
The R/SA 3.9 m (12'10") stick uses
higher capacity buckets and is best
suited to trenching, excavation and
general construction applications.
The Mass Excavator (M) Boom
6.55 m (21'6") maximizes productivity.
The M Boom, used with the M 3.0 m
(9'10") and M 2.5 m (8'2") stick, offers
significantly higher digging forces
and allows the use of larger buckets.
Caterpillar excavator booms and sticks
are built for performance and long
service life.
Castings and forgings are used at high
stress areas such as boom nose, boom
foot, boom cylinder and stick foot.
Large, welded, box-section structures
with thick, multi-plate fabrications in
high-stress areas.
Construction allows structures to flex
and dissipate stresses.
All booms and sticks are stress
relieved to maximize fatigue life and
durability, while minimizing weight
for improved performance.
Complete Customer Support
Cat dealer services help operate longer with lower costs.

Your Cat Dealer offers a wide range
of services that can be set up under a
customer support agreement when you
purchase your equipment. To help you
get the best return on your investment,
the dealer will help you choose a plan
that can cover everything from machine
and attachment selection to replacement.
Selection. Make detailed comparisons
of the machines you are considering
before you buy. What are the job
requirements? What production is
needed? What is the true cost of lost
production? Your Cat Dealer can give
you precise answers to these questions.
Purchase. Look past initial price.
Consider the financing options available
as well as day-to-day operating costs.
This is also the time to look at dealer
services that can be included in the cost
of the machine to yield lower equipment
owning and operating costs over the
long run.
Operation. Improving operating
techniques can boost your profits.
Your Cat Dealer has training videotapes,
literature and other ideas to help you
increase productivity.
Maintenance. What is the cost of
preventive maintenance? More and
more equipment buyers are planning
for effective maintenance before buying
equipment. Choose from your dealers
wide range of maintenance services at
the time you purchase your machine.
Repair option programs guarantee the
cost of repairs up front. Diagnostic
programs such as Scheduled Oil
Sampling and Technical Analysis help
you avoid unscheduled repairs.
Replacement. Repair, rebuild or
replace? Your Cat Dealer can help you
evaluate the cost involved so you can
make the right choice.
Product support. You will find nearly
all parts at our dealer parts counter.
Cat Dealers utilize a worldwide
computer network to find in-stock
parts to minimize machine down time.
Save money with remanufactured parts.
You receive the same warranty and
reliability as new products at cost
savings of 40 to 70 percent.

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Engine Drive
Caterpillar four-cycle 3176C ATAAC diesel engine. Drive system is fully hydrostatic.

Ratings at 2000 rpm* kW hp PS *Power rating conditions Ratings

based on standard air conditions of Maximum
Net power 239 321 325
The following ratings apply at 2000 rpm 25C (77F) and 99 kPa (29.32 in Hg) drawbar pull 331 kN (74,380 lb)
when tested under the specified standard dry barometer Maximum
used 35 API gravity fuel having an travel speed 4.4 km/h (2.7 mph)
conditions for the specified standard:
LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
Net power kW hp PS Features
when used at 30C (86F) [ref. a fuel each track is driven by one
Caterpillar 239 321 325 density of 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/ U.S. gal)]
independent, automatic shifting,
ISO 9249 239 321 325 net power advertised is the power
two-speed slipper-type piston motor
SAE J1349 239 321 325 available at the flywheel when the
via integral planetary final drives
EEC 80/1269 239 321 325 engine is equipped with fan, air multiple disc brakes, are spring-
cleaner, muffler, and alternator
no engine derating needed up to
engaged and pressure released
Dimensions each drive module is well integrated
2300 m (7,500 ft)
Bore 125 mm 4.92 in into the roller frame for total protection
Stroke 140 mm 5.51 in
Displacement 10.3 liters 630 in3

Hydraulic System Service Refill Capacities

Two variable displacement, axial-piston pumps power the boom, stick, swing,
bucket, auxiliary and travel circuits. One single-section, gear-type pump powers
the pilot circuit.
L Gallons
Main System Fuel Tank 720 190
Maximum flow 360 x 2 liters/min (95.1 x 2 gpm) Cooling System 45 12
Maximum pressure Engine Oil 30 7.9
Equipment 34 340 kPa (4980 psi) Swing Drive (each) 11 2.9
Travel 34 340 kPa (4980 psi) Final Drive (each) 15 4
Swing 28 440 kPa (4130 psi) Hydraulic system
(including tank) 520 137
Pilot System
Hydraulic tank 210 55
Maximum flow 41 liters/min (10.8 gpm)
Maximum pressure 4655 kPa (675 psi)
Cylinders, Bore and Stroke
Boom (2) 160 x 1575 mm (6.3" x 62.0")
Stick (1) 190 x 1758 mm (7.5" x 69.2") Brakes
Meets the following standards:
Bucket (1)
SAE J1026 APR90
T family 160 x 1356 mm (6.3" x 53.4") ISO 10265:1998
U family 170 x 1366 mm (6.7" x 53.8")
Features Service and parking brake features
wet, multiple-disc brakes are used on
main hydraulic pumps are electronically and hydraulically controlled

power modes match hydraulic output to application severity the final drive input shafts
spring-applied, hydraulically released

actuating a travel control

simultaneously releases the brakes

when the controls are released, the

brakes automatically apply

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Bucket Specifications
345B Series II (Standard Undercarriage) and 345B L Series II (Long Undercarriage)
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for special bucket requirements.

Capacity* Width Tip Weight Teeth 345B Series II 345B L Series II

Radius (without tips) Reach Boom Stick Reach Boom Stick
T/F Buckets for m3 yd3 mm in mm in kg lb Qty R3.9T R3.35T R2.9T R3.9T R3.35T R2.9T
Reach Linkage (12'10") (11'0") (9'6") (12'10") (11'0") (9'6")
Excavation 2.0 2.62 1590 63 1870 73.6 1700 3,740 6 n s s s s s
2.2 2.88 1735 68 1870 73.6 1810 3,990 6 * n s n n s
Extreme 1.9 2.50 1560 61 1862 73.3 1825 4,020 5 n s s s s s
Service 2.0 2.62 1605 63 1862 73.3 1870 4,120 5 n s s n s s
Excavation 2.1 2.75 1665 66 1862 73.3 1915 4,220 5 n n s n s s

Capacity* Width Tip Weight Teeth 345B Series II 345B L Series II

U/G Buckets Radius (without tips) Mass Boom Stick Mass Boom Stick
for Mass m3 yd3 mm in mm in kg lb Qty M3.0U M2.5U M3.0U M2.5U
EX Linkage (9'10") (8'2") (9'10") (8'2")
Excavation 2.1 2.75 1650 65 1860 73.2 2050 4,520 5 n s s s
2.2 2.88 1655 65 1958 77.1 2060 4,540 5 n s s s
2.4 3.14 1770 70 1958 77.1 2160 4,760 6 * n n s
2.6 3.50 1895 75 1958 77.1 2320 5,110 6 * n n
V-Type 2.1 2.75 1830 72 1860 73.2 2235 4,920 6 n s s s
Excavation 2.2 2.88 1750 69 1958 77.1 2400 5,280 6 * n s s
2.4 3.00 1880 74 1958 77.1 2500 5,510 6 * n n s

Assumptions for maximum material density rating: s 2100 kg/m3 (3,500 lbs/yd3) max material density
1. Front linkage fully extended at ground line n 1800 kg/m3 (3,000 lbs/yd3) max material density
2. Bucket curled * 1500 kg/m3 (2,500 lbs/yd3) max material density
3. 100% bucket fill factor 1200 kg/m3 (2,000 lbs/yd3) max material density
* - Based on SAE J296, some calculations of capacity specs fall on borderlines. Rounding
may allow two buckets to have the same English rating, but different metric ratings.

345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications 15

Controls Swing Mechanism
Two joystick hand levers actuate boom, stick, bucket and swing (SAE pattern). Hydrostatic with independent planetary
reduction.
Boom/Bucket Controls (Right Joystick) Other Features
move forward and backward to lower oblique movement of either lever Ratings
and raise boom operates two functions simultaneously Swing torque 149 kNm
move left and right to control bucket manually applied lever on left console (110,260 lb ft)
curl and dump cuts off pilot pressure for joysticks Swing speed 8.6 rpm
button on top is one-touch low idle and travel controls and electrical Features
power for engine starting circuit
Stick/Swing Controls (Left Joystick) optional hand control pattern changer
the swing mechanism is driven by a

move forward and backward to move

allows easy change-over between pinion gear sealed in a grease bath
stick out and in SAE and backhoe loader patterns through a double-reduction planetary
move left and right to control gear set
direction of swing
button on top controls horn

Operating Weight Steering

Full fuel, hydraulic oil, coolant and 75 kg (165 lb) operator. With center track guiding Two rocker pedals with detachable hand
guards, air conditioner, 8500 kg (18,740 lb) counterweight, and standard upper frame. levers control steering and travel
functions.
Reach Configuration 345B Series II 345B L Series II
6.9 m (22'8") boom Controls
controls are pilot-operated for reduced
3.35 m (11'0") stick
2.1 m3 (2.75 yd3) EX bucket efforts
left pedal and lever control left track;
Shoes 600 mm (24") 750 mm (30")
right pedal and lever control right track
Operating weight 43 850 kg (96,600 lb) 45 440 kg (100,100 lb) optional straight travel pedal drives
Adjustments for sticks: both tracks forward or reverse at the
Stick R3.9 m (12'10") +22 kg (+50 lb) +22 kg (+50 lb) same speed; steering adjustments can
Stick R2.9 m (9'6") 3 kg (10 lb) 3 kg (10 lb) be made by modulating right or left
Mass Configuration pedal
6.5 m (21'6") boom
3.0 m (9'10") stick
2.4 m3 (3.14 yd3)
Shoes 600 mm (24") 750 mm (30")
Operating weight 44 910 kg (98,900 lb) 46 810 kg (103,100 lb)
Adjustments for stick: Track
Stick M2.5 m (8'2") 100 kg (220 lb) 100 kg (220 lb) Caterpillar designed and built track-type
Adjustments for track: undercarriage.
600 mm (24") triple grouser 0 1100 kg (2,430 lb)
Standard track width:
750 mm (30") triple grouser +1040 kg (+2,290 lb) 0
345B 600 mm (24") triple grouser
345B L 750 mm (30") triple grouser
Optional track width:
345B:
750 mm (30") triple grouser
345B L:
600 mm (24") triple grouser

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Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

A 345B L

F
D G
E H

Reach Boom 6.9 m (22'8") and

Special Applications Boom 6.9 m (22'8") R/SA 3.9 m (12'10") R/SA 3.35 m (11'0") R/SA 2.90 m (9'6")
A Shipping height
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 3860 mm (12'8") 3480 mm (11'5") 3620 mm (11'11")
B Shipping length
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 11 850 mm (38'11") 11 730 mm (38'6") 11 760 mm (38'7")
C Tail swing radius (Reach and Mass Boom) 3610 mm (11'10") 3610 mm (11'10") 3610 mm (11'10")
D Length to centers of rollers
Standard fixed gauge 4030 mm (13'3") 4030 mm (13'3") 4030 mm (13'3")
Long fixed gauge 4360 mm (14'4") 4360 mm (14'4") 4360 mm (14'4")
E Track length (Reach and Mass Boom)
Standard fixed gauge 5030 mm (16'6") 5030 mm (16'6") 5030 mm (16'6")
Long fixed gauge 5360 mm (17'7") 5360 mm (17'7") 5360 mm (17'7")
F Ground clearance (Reach and Mass Boom)
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 510 mm (1'8") 510 mm (1'8") 510 mm (1'8")

G Track gauge (Reach and Mass Boom) 600 mm (24") TG Shoes 750 mm (30") TG Shoes
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 2740 mm (9'0") 2740 mm (9'0")
H Transport width (Reach and Mass Boom)
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 3340 mm (10'11") 3490 mm (11'5")

Mass Boom 6.55 m (21'6") M 3.0 m (9'10") Stick M 2.5 m (8'2") Stick
A Shipping height
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 3680 mm (12'1") 3810 mm (12'6")
B Shipping length
Standard/long fixed gauge undercarriage 11 380 mm (37'4") 11 500 mm (37'9")

345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications 17

Working Ranges Standard/Long Fixed Gauge Undercarriage
Reach (R) Boom configurations

Feet Meters
40 12

11
35
10

30 9

8
25
7

20 6

5
15
4

10 3
C
2 D 345B L
5
1

0 0
B
1 R/SA 2.9 m
5
R/SA 3.35 m
2
R/SA 3.9 m
F
10 3
A E
4
15
5

20 6

7
25
8

30 9

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 Meters
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 Feet

Stick Length R/SA 3.9 m (12'10") R/SA 3.35 m (11'0") R/SA 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket Capacity 2.0 m3 (2.62 yd3) 2.0 m3 (2.62 yd3) 2.2 m3 (2.88 yd3)
A Maximum Digging Depth 8230 mm (27'0") 7680 mm (25'2") 7230 mm (23'9")
B Maximum Reach at Ground Level 12 140 mm (39'10") 11 710 mm (38'5") 11 290 mm (37'0")
C Maximum Loading Height 7400 mm (24'3") 7370 mm (24'2") 7200 mm (23'7")
D Minimum Loading Height 2180 mm (7'2") 2730 mm (8'11") 3180 mm (10'5")
E Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8')
Level Bottom 7830 mm (25'8") 7280 mm (23'11") 6840 mm (22'5")
F Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 6560 mm (21'6") 6190 mm (20'4") 5670 mm (18'7")
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 231 kN (52,000 lb) 231 kN (52,000 lb) 231 kN (52,000 lb)
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 259 kN (58,100 lb) 258 kN (57,900 lb) 259 kN (58,200 lb)
Stick Digging Force (SAE) 177 kN (39,700 lb) 191 kN (42,700 lb) 209 kN (46,900 lb)
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 181 kN (40,700 lb) 196 kN (44,000 lb) 215 kN (48,200 lb)

18 345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications

Working Ranges Standard/Long Fixed Gauge Undercarriage
Mass (M) Boom configurations

Feet Meters
40 12

11
35
10

30 9

8
25
7

20 6

5
15
4

10 3
C
2 D 345B L
5
1

0 0
B M 2.5 m
1 M 3.0 m
5
2
F
10 3
A E
4
15
5

20 6

7
25
8

30 9

14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 Meters
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 Feet

Stick Length M 3.0 m (9'10") M 2.5 m (8'2")

Bucket Capacity 2.2 m3 (2.88 yd3) 2.4 m3 (3.00 yd3)
A Maximum Digging Depth 7180 mm (23'7") 6680 mm (21'11")
B Maximum Reach at Ground Level 11 120 mm (36'6") 10 660 mm (35'0")
C Maximum Loading Height 6850 mm (22'6") 6660 mm (21'11")
D Minimum Loading Height 2690 mm (8'10") 3190 mm (21'10")
E Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8')
Level Bottom 6720 mm (22'1") 6220 mm (20'5")
F Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 5650 mm (18'6") 5180 mm (17'0")
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 252 kN (56,600 lb) 252 kN (56,600 lb)
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 286 kN (64,200 lb) 286 kN (64,200 lb)
Stick Digging Force (SAE) 203 kN (45,600 lb) 230 kN (51,700 lb)
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 210 kN (47,200 lb) 239 kN (53,700 lb)

345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications 19

Standard Equipment
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar Dealer for specifics.
Alternator, 75-amp
Automatic engine speed control
Automatic swing parking brake
Auxiliary hydraulic valve and auxiliary
pump drive location
Cab:
Air conditioner, heater, defroster
with automatic climate control.
Laminated glass windshield and
tempered glass other windows
Ashtray with cigar lighter
Coat hook
Drink holder
Floor mat
Horn
Instrument panel with gauges
Gauges and indicator lights for
fuel level, coolant temperature
and hydraulic oil temperature
Light, interior
Literature compartment
Joysticks, adjustable pilot-operated
Radio mounting (DIN) and for
two speakers and antenna
Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar Dealer for specifics.
Alarm, travel
Booms:
Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
Reach S.A. 6.9 m (22'8")
Mass excavation 6.55 m (21'6")
Buckets (see page 20)
Bucket linkage:
T family
U family
Bucket sidecutters and tips
Cabs, optional:
Polycarbonate with vandalism
mounts and converter for radio std.
with front guard bosses and
converter for radio
Standard with vandalism guard
mounts and converter for radio
20 345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications
Positive filtered ventilation
Seat belt
Seat, suspension, fully adjustable
Openable skylight
Sun shade for skylight
Storage compartment suitable for
a lunch box cooler
Travel control pedals
Two-speed auto shift travel
Windshield wiper and washer
upper and lower
Counterweight (8500 kg, 18,740 lbs)
Door locks and caps locks with
Caterpillar one-key security system
Fuel-water separator
Hydraulic neutralizer lever for
all controls
Lights, working
Frame mounted, one
Cab mounted, two
Boom mounted, two
Storage box mounted, one
Control pattern changer 4 way
Cooling system, high ambient
Counterweight, 8000 kg (17,600 lb)
Drive for auxiliary pump
Easy shift hand control pattern changer
Frame, heavy duty
Guards:
Falling Object, for cab
Full length track guiding (one piece)
Two piece track guiding
Heavy duty bottom, includes swivel
guard
Vandalism protection
Heater and defroster, for air conditioning
removal
Hydraulic tank suction line shut-off
valve
Mirrors, frame and cab
Muffler
Pre-start monitoring system
Power mode selector
Power train:
CAT 3176C ATAAC Diesel engine
with 24-volt electric starting.
Altitude capability 2300 m
(7500 ft) without derating.
Quick sampling ports (SOS) for
hydraulic and engine oils
Radial seal air filter with precleaner
Work mode selector
Undercarriage:
Hydraulic track adjusters
Idler and center section track guides
600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
for 345B
750 mm (30") triple grouser shoes
for 345B L
Pump drive, auxiliary
Refueling pump, electric
Seat, KAB 524
Starting aid, cold weather with ether
Straight Travel, third pedal option
Sticks:
3900 mm (12'10") R/SA 3.9T
3350 mm (11'0") R/SA 3.35T
3000 mm (9'10") M 3.0U
2900 mm (9'6") R/SA 2.9T
2500 mm (8'2") M 2.5U
Sun Screen
Track:
750 mm (30") triple grouser shoe
600 mm (24") triple grouser shoe
Reach Lift Capacities 3.9 m (12'10") Stick, Standard, Fixed Undercarriage

Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius

Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

3.9 STICK 3900 mm (12'10") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Standard, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1590 mm, 2.0 m3 (63", 2.62 yd3) SHOES 600 mm (24") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft 10.5 m/35.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *3550 *3550 9.84
30.0 ft lb *7900 *7900 31.91
7.5 m kg *6450 6200 *3450 *3450 10.81
25.0 ft lb *12800 *12800 *7550 *7550 35.27
6.0 m kg *7300 6100 *3450 *3450 11.45
20.0 ft lb *15950 12950 *7550 *7550 37.46
4.5 m kg *8800 8350 *7800 5900 *4900 4200 *3550 3400 11.81
15.0 ft lb *19050 17850 *16950 12550 *10800 9200 *7800 7450 38.72
3.0 m kg *17300 *17300 *12400 11450 *9900 7850 *8450 5650 6600 4100 *3800 3200 11.94
10.0 ft lb *37100 *37100 *26750 24600 *21450 16850 *18250 12050 *12450 8650 *8300 7000 39.16
1.5 m kg *20450 16500 *14200 10600 *11000 7400 8550 5350 6450 3950 *4150 3150 11.83
5.0 ft lb *44050 35550 *30650 22800 *23700 15850 18300 11500 13800 8400 *9050 6950 38.82
Ground kg *7550 *7550 *21400 15650 *15350 10000 11200 7050 8300 5150 6350 3850 *4650 3300 11.48
Line lb *17150 *17150 *47100 33550 *33150 21500 24100 15050 17800 11000 14000 8450 *10250 7250 37.68
-1.5 m kg *8600 *8600 *12300 *12300 *21650 15350 *15650 9700 11000 6800 8150 5000 *5450 3650 10.88
-5.0 ft lb *19150 *19150 *27800 *27800 *46900 32900 *33850 20800 23550 14600 17500 10750 *12050 8050 35.65
-3.0 m kg *13450 *13450 *18000 *18000 *20400 15350 *15100 9600 10900 6750 8150 5000 *6750 4350 9.96
-10.0 ft lb *30100 *30100 *40600 *40600 *44100 33000 *32600 20650 23400 14450 17500 10750 *15000 9600 32.56
-4.5 m kg *24850 *24850 *17950 15700 *13500 9750 *10200 6850 *6500 5750 8.61
-15.0 ft lb *53550 *53550 *38600 33650 *28950 21000 *21650 14750 *14200 12900 27.99
-6.0 m kg *13700 *13700 *10150 10150 *8000 *8000 6.92
-20.0 ft lb *29000 *29000 *21250 *21250 *17550 *17550 22.30

Reach Lift Capacities 3.9 m (12'10") Stick, Long, Fixed Undercarriage

3.9 STICK 3900 mm (12'10") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Long, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1590 mm, 2.0 m3 (63", 2.62 yd3) SHOES 750 mm (30") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft 10.5 m/35.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *3550 *3550 9.84
30.0 ft lb *7900 *7900 31.91
7.5 m kg *6450 *6450 *3450 *3450 10.81
25.0 ft lb *12800 *12800 *7550 *7550 35.27
6.0 m kg *7300 6350 *3450 *3450 11.45
20.0 ft lb *15950 13500 *7550 *7550 37.46
4.5 m kg *8800 8650 *7800 6150 *4900 4400 *3550 *3550 11.81
15.0 ft lb *19050 18550 *16950 13100 *10800 9650 *7800 *7800 38.72
3.0 m kg *17300 *17300 *12400 11850 *9900 8200 *8450 5900 *6850 4300 *3800 3400 11.94
10.0 ft lb *37100 *37100 *26750 25500 *21450 17550 *18250 12600 *12450 9100 *8300 7450 39.16
1.5 m kg *20450 17150 *14200 11000 *11000 7700 *9050 5650 7600 4150 *4150 3350 11.83
5.0 ft lb *44050 36900 *30650 23700 *23700 16550 *19550 12050 *14000 8850 *9050 7350 38.82
Ground kg *7550 *7550 *21400 16250 *15350 10450 *11700 7350 *9450 5400 *6850 4050 *4650 3500 11.48
Line lb *17150 *17150 *47100 34950 *33150 22400 *25350 15750 *20400 11550 *15100 8950 *10250 7650 37.68
-1.5 m kg *8600 *8600 *12300 *12300 *21650 15950 *15650 10100 *12000 7100 *9500 5300 *5450 3850 10.88
-5.0 ft lb *19150 *19150 *27800 *27800 *46900 34250 *33850 21700 *25850 15250 20500 11300 *12050 8500 35.65
-3.0 m kg *13450 *13450 *18000 *18000 *20400 16000 *15100 10050 *11600 7050 *8950 5250 *6750 4550 9.96
-10.0 ft lb *30100 *30100 *40600 *40600 *44100 34350 *32600 21550 *24950 15150 *19050 11300 *15000 10100 32.56
-4.5 m kg *24850 *24850 *17950 16300 *13500 10200 *10200 7150 *6500 6050 8.61
-15.0 ft lb *53550 *53550 *38600 35050 *28950 21900 *21650 15400 *14200 13500 27.99
-6.0 m kg *13700 *13700 *10150 *10150 *8000 *8000 6.92
-20.0 ft lb *29000 *29000 *21250 *21250 *17550 *17550 22.30

** Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on SAE standard J1097.
Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
** Load Point at Power Link.
345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications 21
Reach Lift Capacities 3.35 m (11'0") Stick, Standard, Fixed Undercarriage

Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius

Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

3.35 STICK 3350 mm (11'0") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Standard, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1590 mm, 2.0 m3 (63", 2.62 yd3) SHOES 600 mm (24") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *3900 *3900 9.22
30.0 ft lb *8600 *8600 29.85
7.5 m kg *3700 *3700 10.26
25.0 ft lb *17600 *17600 *8200 *8200 33.45
6.0 m kg *8550 8550 *7950 5950 *3700 *3700 10.94
20.0 ft lb *18600 18300 *17000 12650 *8150 *8150 35.77
4.5 m kg *11350 *11350 *9450 8200 *8350 5800 *3800 3700 11.32
15.0 ft lb *24450 *24450 *20500 17550 *18150 12350 *8350 8200 37.09
3.0 m kg *18800 17400 *13250 11150 *10500 7700 8700 5550 *4000 3500 11.45
10.0 ft lb *40350 37550 *28600 23950 *22700 16550 18650 11900 *8800 7700 37.55
1.5 m kg *19250 15950 *14850 10350 *11450 7300 8450 5350 *4350 3500 11.34
5.0 ft lb *46000 34350 *32000 22250 24600 15650 18150 11400 *9550 7650 37.20
Ground kg *19250 15350 *15650 9850 11100 7000 8250 5150 *4900 3650 10.98
Line lb *44700 33000 *33800 21200 23850 14950 17750 11050 *10750 8000 36.01
-1.5 m kg *12600 *12600 *21200 15250 *15600 9650 10950 6800 8200 5050 *5700 4100 10.34
-5.0 ft lb *28400 *28400 *45950 32750 33750 20700 23500 14600 17550 10850 *12600 9000 33.89
-3.0 m kg *19600 *19600 *19500 15450 *14700 9650 10950 6800 *7050 4950 9.37
-10.0 ft lb *44300 *44300 *42150 33100 *31700 20750 23500 14600 *15600 10950 30.61
-4.5 m kg *21750 *21750 *16500 15850 *12600 9900 *9250 7050 *5350 *5350 7.91
-15.0 ft lb *46900 *46900 *35450 34050 *26900 21300 *19400 15150 *11700 *11700 25.68
-6.0 m kg *8050 *8050 *7750 *7750 6.12
-20.0 ft lb

Reach Lift Capacities 3.35 m (11'0") Stick, Long, Fixed Undercarriage

3.35 STICK 3350 mm (12'0") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Long, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1590 mm, 2.0 m3 (63", 2.62 yd3) SHOES 750 mm (30") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *3800 *3800 9.29
30.0 ft lb *8400 *8400 30.07
7.5 m kg *3650 *3650 10.33
25.0 ft lb *17450 *17450 *8000 *8000 33.66
6.0 m kg *8500 *8500 *7850 6150 *3600 *3600 11.00
20.0 ft lb *18450 *18450 *17000 13150 *7900 *7900 35.97
4.5 m kg *11300 *11300 *9400 8450 *8300 6000 *3700 *3700 11.38
15.0 ft lb *24300 *24300 *20350 18150 *18000 12850 *8100 *8100 37.29
3.0 m kg *18750 18050 *13200 11550 *10450 8000 *8800 5800 *3900 3650 11.51
10.0 ft lb *40150 38950 *28450 24800 *22600 17200 *19100 12350 *8600 8000 37.75
1.5 m kg *19350 16600 *14750 10750 *11350 7600 *9350 5550 *4250 3600 11.39
5.0 ft lb *45850 35700 *31850 23150 *24550 16250 *20150 11900 *9350 7900 37.39
Ground kg *19200 15950 *15600 10250 *11950 7250 *9600 5350 *4800 3800 11.03
Line lb *44600 34300 *33700 22050 *25800 15600 20650 11500 *10500 8300 36.20
-1.5 m kg *12500 *12500 *21200 15850 *15600 10050 *12000 7100 *9450 5300 *5600 4250 10.40
-5.0 ft lb *28200 *28200 *45950 34050 *33700 21550 *25850 15200 *20300 11300 *12300 9300 34.07
-3.0 m kg *19400 *19400 *19500 16050 *14650 10050 *11300 7100 *6900 5100 9.42
-10.0 ft lb *43900 *43900 *42150 34400 *31650 21600 *24250 15250 *15350 11350 30.77
-4.5 m kg *21850 *21850 *16500 16450 *12600 10300 *9250 7300 *6100 *6100 7.98
-15.0 ft lb *47100 *47100 *35500 35350 *26900 22150 *19400 15750 *13250 *13250 25.89
-6.0 m kg *11400 *11400 *8100 *8100 *7550 *7550 6.21
-20.0 ft lb *25100 *25100 *17850 *17850 *19200 *19200 18.26

** Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on SAE standard J1097.
Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
** Load Point at Power Link.

22 345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications

Reach Lift Capacities 2.9 m (9'6") Stick, Standard, Fixed Undercarriage

Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius

Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

2.9 STICK 2900 mm (9'6") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Standard, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1590 mm, 2.0 m3 (63", 2.62 yd3) SHOES 600 mm (24") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *4500 *4500 8.75
30.0 ft lb *10000 *10000 28.27
7.5 m kg *8550 *8550 *4300 *4300 9.86
25.0 ft lb *18600 18300 *9500 *9500 32.11
6.0 m kg *9000 8350 *7650 5800 *4300 *4300 10.56
20.0 ft lb *19550 17900 *16800 12700 *9400 *9400 34.54
4.5 m kg *16000 *16000 *11950 11750 *9850 8000 *8600 5650 *4400 3900 10.96
15.0 ft lb *34250 *34250 *25700 25250 *21300 17150 *18750 12050 *9650 8600 35.92
3.0 m kg *19750 16750 *13750 10850 *10800 7550 8600 5450 *4650 3700 11.10
10.0 ft lb *42350 36200 *29600 23400 *23350 16250 18400 11650 *10150 8100 36.40
1.5 m kg *15300 *15300 *15100 10150 11350 7150 8350 5250 *5050 3650 10.98
5.0 ft lb *36900 33400 *32600 21800 24350 15350 17950 11200 *11050 8050 36.03
Ground kg *18100 15150 *15650 9700 11050 6900 8200 5100 *5650 3850 10.60
Line lb *42150 32500 *33650 20900 23650 14750 17600 10900 *12400 8500 34.77
-1.5 m kg *12950 *12950 *20500 15200 *15400 9550 10900 6750 8150 5050 *6550 4400 9.93
-5.0 ft lb *29300 *29300 *44550 32550 *33250 20550 23400 14500 17550 10850 *14500 9650 32.52
-3.0 m kg *21500 *21500 *18500 15450 *14150 9650 *10850 6800 *7050 5450 8.89
-10.0 ft lb *48600 *48600 *40000 33150 *30550 20750 *23250 14650 *15500 12050 29.02
-4.5 m kg *19050 *19050 *15100 *15100 *11600 10000 *5800 *5800 7.39
-15.0 ft lb *41050 *41050 *32400 *32400 *24700 21500 *12800 *12800 24.09

Reach Lift Capacities 2.9 m (9'6") Stick, Long, Fixed Undercarriage

2.9 STICK 2900 mm (9'6") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Long, Fixed Gauge BOOM Reach 6.9 m (22'8")
BUCKET 1735 mm, 2.2 m3 (68", 2.88 yd3) SHOES 750 mm (30") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
9.0 m kg *4450 *4450 8.75
30.0 ft lb *9800 *9800 28.27
7.5 m kg *8450 *8450 *4200 *4200 9.86
25.0 ft lb *18400 *18400 *9300 *9300 32.11
6.0 m kg *8900 8600 *7550 5950 *4200 *4200 10.56
20.0 ft lb *19400 18450 *16650 13100 *9200 *9200 34.54
4.5 m kg *15950 *15950 *11850 *11850 *9750 8250 *8550 5850 *4300 4000 10.96
15.0 ft lb *34150 *34150 *25550 *25550 *21150 17700 *18550 12450 *9450 8900 35.92
3.0 m kg *19700 17350 *13650 11200 *10750 7800 *9000 5650 *4550 3800 11.10
10.0 ft lb *42200 37450 *29450 24150 *23200 16800 *19500 12050 *10000 8350 36.40
1.5 m kg *15200 *15200 *15000 10500 *11550 7400 *9400 5450 *4950 3800 10.98
5.0 ft lb *36650 34600 *32400 22600 *24900 15900 *20350 11600 *10850 8300 36.03
Ground kg *18000 15700 *15600 10100 *11950 7150 9550 5300 *5550 4000 10.60
Line lb *41900 33750 *33700 21650 *25800 15300 20450 11300 *12200 8800 34.77
-1.5 m kg *12850 *12850 *20450 15750 *15300 9950 *11800 7000 *9150 5250 *6500 4550 9.93
-5.0 ft lb *29100 *29100 *44350 33800 *33100 21350 *25450 15050 *19550 11250 *14300 10000 32.52
-3.0 m kg *21400 *21400 *18400 16000 *14100 10050 *10800 7100 *7000 5600 8.89
-10.0 ft lb *48400 *48400 *39850 34400 *30400 21550 *23100 15200 *15300 12450 29.02
-4.5 m kg *19000 *19000 *15000 *15000 *11550 10350 *5700 *5700 7.39
-15.0 ft lb *40850 *40850 *32250 *32250 *24550 22300 *12600 *12600 24.09

** Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on SAE standard J1097.
Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
** Load Point at Power Link.
345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator specifications 23
Mass Lift Capacities 3.0 m (9'10") Stick, Standard, Fixed Undercarriage

Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius

Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

3.0 STICK 3000 mm (9'10") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Standard, Fixed Gauge BOOM Mass 6.55 m (21'6")
BUCKET 1830 mm, 2.1 m3 (72", 2.75 yd3) SHOES 600 mm (24") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
7.5 m kg *8000 *8000 *4150 *4150 9.50
25.0 ft lb *17500 *17400 *9150 *9150 30.91
6.0 m kg *8450 7950 *4100 *4100 10.23
20.0 ft lb *18350 16950 *9000 *9000 33.44
4.5 m kg *11100 *11100 *9200 7600 *8100 5150 *4200 3600 10.64
15.0 ft lb *23900 *23900 *19900 16250 *17600 10850 *9250 7950 34.86
3.0 m kg *18300 16850 *12850 10600 *10100 7150 8100 4950 *4500 3350 10.77
10.0 ft lb *39200 36400 *27650 22750 *21850 15300 17350 10500 *9800 7350 35.34
1.5 m kg *20550 15300 *14250 9750 *10900 6700 7900 4700 *4900 3300 10.65
5.0 ft lb *44350 32900 *30750 21000 23450 14350 16850 10050 *10800 7250 34.94
Ground kg *20950 14650 *14900 9250 10600 6400 7700 4550 *5600 3550 10.25
Line lb *45350 31400 *32200 19850 22650 13650 16500 9700 *12350 7750 33.63
-1.5 m kg *14400 *14400 *20050 14550 *14700 9050 10400 6250 *6700 4100 9.55
-5.0 ft lb *32600 *32600 *43400 31200 *31750 19350 22350 13350 *14800 9050 31.28
-3.0 m kg *23400 *23400 *17950 14800 *13450 9100 *9950 6300 *6600 5300 8.46
-10.0 ft lb *52550 *52550 *38800 31750 *28900 19550 *21250 13500 *14500 11800 27.60
-4.5 m kg *18650 *18650 *14250 *14250 *10550 9450 *8250 7650 6.87
-15.0 ft lb *39950 *39950 *30500 *30500 *22200 20400 *18100 17200 22.30

Mass Lift Capacities 3.0 m (9'10") Stick, Long, Fixed Undercarriage

3.0 STICK 3000 mm (9'10") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Long, Fixed Gauge BOOM Mass 6.55 m (21'6")
BUCKET 1830 mm, 2.1 m3 (72", 2.75 yd3) SHOES 750 mm (30") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
7.5 m kg *8000 *8000 *4150 *4150 9.50
25.0 ft lb *17500 *17500 *9150 *9150 30.91
6.0 m kg *8450 8250 *4100 *4100 10.23
20.0 ft lb *18350 17600 *9000 *9000 33.44
4.5 m kg *11100 *11100 *9200 7900 *8100 5400 *4200 3800 10.64
15.0 ft lb *23900 *23900 *19900 16950 *17600 11400 *9250 8400 34.86
3.0 m kg *18300 17500 *12850 11000 *10100 7450 *8500 5200 *4500 3550 10.77
10.0 ft lb *39200 37750 *27650 23650 *21850 15950 *18400 11050 *9800 7800 35.34
1.5 m kg *20550 15900 *14250 10200 *10900 7000 *8850 5000 *4900 3500 10.65
5.0 ft lb *44350 34250 *30750 21900 *23550 15050 *19100 10600 *10800 7700 34.94
Ground kg *20950 15250 *14900 9650 *11350 6700 *8950 4800 *5600 3750 10.25
Line lb *45350 32800 *32200 20750 *24450 14350 *19200 10250 *12350 8250 33.63
-1.5 m kg *14400 *14400 *20050 15200 *14700 9450 *11150 6550 *6700 4350 9.55
-5.0 ft lb *32600 *32600 *43400 32550 *31750 20300 *24000 14050 *14800 9550 31.28
-3.0 m kg *23400 *23400 *17950 15450 *13450 9500 *9950 6600 *6600 5600 8.46
-10.0 ft lb *52550 *52550 *38800 33100 *28900 20450 *21250 14200 *14500 12400 27.60
-4.5 m kg *18650 *18650 *14250 *14250 *10550 9900 *8250 8000 6.87
-15.0 ft lb *39950 *39950 *30500 *30500 *22200 21300 *18100 18000 22.30

** Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on
SAE standard J1097. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
** Load Point at Power Link.

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Mass Lift Capacities 2.5 m (8'2") Stick, Standard, Fixed Undercarriage

Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius

Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

2.5 STICK 2500 mm (8'2") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Standard, Fixed Gauge BOOM Mass 6.55 m (21'6")
BUCKET 1770 mm, 2.4 m3 (70", 3.14 yd3) SHOES 600 mm (24") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
7.5 m kg *5400 *5400 9.09
25.0 ft lb *11900 *11900 29.55
6.0 m kg *10400 *10400 *9100 7850 *5350 4550 9.87
20.0 ft lb *22500 *22500 *19800 16700 *11750 10100 32.25
4.5 m kg *16050 *16050 *11900 11350 *9800 7550 *5500 3950 10.30
15.0 ft lb *34300 *34300 *25650 24400 *21200 16100 *12050 8750 33.74
3.0 m kg *19450 16300 *13500 10450 *10600 7100 8100 4950 *5800 3700 10.44
10.0 ft lb *41750 35250 *29150 22500 *22900 15250 17300 10450 *12700 8100 34.24
1.5 m kg *16950 15000 *14700 9700 10950 6750 7950 4750 6250 3650 10.30
5.0 ft lb *41450 32250 *31750 20850 23450 14400 16950 10150 13750 8050 33.81
Ground kg *20750 14600 *15100 9300 10650 6450 6700 3950 9.88
Line lb *45050 31400 *32650 19950 22850 13850 14750 8650 32.42
-1.5 m kg *14950 *14950 *19400 14700 *14550 9150 10550 6400 *7350 4650 9.13
-5.0 ft lb *34000 *34000 *42150 31550 *31450 19650 22650 13650 *16150 10250 29.91
-3.0 m kg *21450 *21450 *16950 15100 *12900 9350 *9300 6550 *6500 6150 7.95
-10.0 ft lb *46700 *46700 *36650 32350 *27700 20050 *20450 14400 *14200 13700 25.95
-4.5 m kg *12600 *12600 *9100 *9100 *8350 *8350 6.25
-15.0 ft lb *26800 *26800 *18700 *18700 *18200 *18200 20.24

Mass Lift Capacities 2.5 m (8'2") Stick, Long, Fixed Undercarriage

2.5 STICK 2500 mm (8'2") ** UNDERCARRIAGE Long, Fixed Gauge BOOM Mass 6.55 m (21'6")
BUCKET 1770 mm, 2.4 m3 (70", 3.14 yd3) SHOES 750 mm (30") triple grouser

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft 9.0 m/30.0 ft

m
ft
7.5 m kg *5400 *5400 9.09
25.0 ft lb *11900 *11900 29.55
6.0 m kg *10400 *10400 *9100 8150 *5350 4800 9.87
20.0 ft lb *22500 *22500 *19800 17350 *11750 10650 32.25
4.5 m kg *16050 *16050 *11900 11750 *9800 7850 *5500 4150 10.30
15.0 ft lb *34300 *34300 *25650 25300 *21200 16800 *12050 9200 33.74
3.0 m kg *19450 16950 *13500 10850 *10600 7450 *8900 5200 *5800 3900 10.44
10.0 ft lb *41750 36600 *29150 23400 *22900 15950 *19250 11000 *12700 8550 34.24
1.5 m kg *16950 15600 *14700 10150 *11250 7050 *9100 5050 *6300 3900 10.30
5.0 ft lb *41450 33600 *31750 21800 *24350 15100 *19650 10700 *13850 8550 33.81
Ground kg *20750 15250 *15100 9700 *11500 6800 *7100 4150 9.88
Line lb *45050 32750 *32650 20850 *24850 14550 *15650 9150 32.42
-1.5 m kg *14950 *14950 *19400 15350 *14550 9600 *11050 6700 *7350 4900 9.13
-5.0 ft lb *34000 *34000 *42150 32900 *31450 20600 *23800 14350 *16150 10800 29.91
-3.0 m kg *21450 *21450 *16950 15700 *12900 9750 *9300 6850 *6500 6450 7.95
-10.0 ft lb *46700 *46700 *36650 33700 *27700 20950 *20450 15100 *14200 *14200 25.95
-4.5 m kg *12600 *12600 *9100 *9100 *8350 *8350 6.25
-15.0 ft lb *26800 *26800 *18700 *18700 *18200 *18200 20.24

** Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on
SAE standard J1097. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.
** Load Point at Power Link.

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Notes

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Notes

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345B Series II Hydraulic Excavator

1998, 2000 Caterpillar

AEHQ5390 (6-00) Printed in U.S.A.
(Replaces AEHQ5288)
CAPL, CofA, CCL Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.