Caterpillar 229 Excavator

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height 31 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth 24 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height 22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 35 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 15 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 12 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 36 ft (11 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height 32 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth 26 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height 23 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 37 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 12 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 36 ft (11 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height 29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth 27 ft (8 m)
Max Loading Height 21 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 37 ft (11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 11 ft (3 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 12 ft (4 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 36 ft (11 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Height – Top of Cab 11 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground 15 ft (5 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius 10 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks 11 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 635 cu in (10,401 cu cm)
Engine Model 3208
Net Power 180 hp (134 kw)
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10 gal (38 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (12 l)
Fuel Capacity 65 gal (246 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 121 gpm (458 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 152 gal (575 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 3800 psi
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Operating Weight 69,468 lbs (31,510 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 8 gal (29 l)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull 52,790 lbs (23,945 kg)
Max Travel Speed 2 mph (3 kph)
Number of Shoes per Side 47
Shoe Size 28 in (71 cm)
Track Gauge 9 ft (3 m)
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