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Caterpillar 385B L

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Caterpillar 385B L
 


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Specifications for the Caterpillar 385B L


Drive
Maximum Travel Speed2.8 mph
Maximum Drawbar Pull – Standard Undercarriage133030 lb
Maximum Drawbar Pull – Long Undercarriage132810 lb
Engine
Engine ModelCaterpillar 3456 ATAAC
Net Flywheel Power513 hp
Net Power – ISO 9249513 hp
Net Power – SAE J1349513 hp
Net Power – EEC 80/1269513 hp
Bore5.51 in
Stroke6.73 in
Displacement964 in3
Hydraulic System
Main System – Maximum Flow (Total)258 gal/min
Swing System – Maximum Flow119 gal/min
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Normal4640 psi
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Heavy Lift5075 psi
Maximum Pressure – Travel5075 psi
Maximum Pressure – Swing3770 psi
Pilot System – Maximum Flow23.8 gal/min
Pilot System – Maximum Pressure595 psi
Boom Cylinder – Bore8.26 in
Boom Cylinder – Stroke77.4 in
Stick Cylinder – Bore8.66 in
Stick Cylinder – Stroke89.1 in
HB Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore7.87 in
HB Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke57.1 in
JB Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore8.66 in
JB Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke62.4 in
Operating Specifications
Max Reach at Ground Level51.51 ft
Max Digging Depth35.1 ft
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity328 gal
Cooling System26.7 gal
Engine Oil21.1 gal
Swing Drive (each)5 gal
Final Drive (each)5.5 gal
Hydraulic System (including tank)263 gal
Hydraulic Tank214 gal
Sound Performance
PerformanceANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98
Standards
BrakesSAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FOGSSAE J1356 FEB 88 ISO 10262
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed6.2 RPM
Swing Torque191770 lb ft
Track
Standard w/Standard Length Undercarriage30 in
Standard w/Long Undercarriage36 in
Optional for Standard Length Undercarriage36 in
Optional for Long Undercarriage30 in
Number of Shoes (each side) – Standard Undercarriage47
Number of Shoes (each side) – Long Undercarriage51
Number of Track Rollers (each side) – Standard Undercarriage8
Number of Track Rollers (each side) – Long Undercarriage9
Number of Carrier Rollers (each side)3
Weights
Operating Weight – Long Undercarriage189770 lb
Operating Weight – Standard Undercarriage183940 lb



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