Caterpillar 235 D Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 235 D crawler excavator was introduced in 1992, with an operating weight of 94,799 lb (43 t), engine output of 257 hp (192 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³). It uses the 3306 T engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1992 • 3306 T

Weight: 94,799 lb (43 t)Power: 257 hp (192 kW)Bucket: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Key specifications

94,799 lb (43 t)Operating weight
257 hp (192 kW)Engine power
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Bucket capacity
24 in (610 mm)Track width
1992Introduced

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Transport dimensions
Length

37.8 ft

Width

10.8 ft

Height

11.4 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
94,799 lbWeight
257 hpPower
2.49 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 235 D compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
257 hp
9% below avg
32nd percentile
Bucket capacity
2.49 yd³
5% below avg
47th percentile
Engine power257 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp

About 9% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity2.49 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³

About 5% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 235 D
Introduced 1992

Operating specifications

Operating weight 94,799 lb (43 t)
Bucket capacity 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model 3306 T
Engine power 257 hp (192 kW)
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 37.8 ft (11.53 m)
Transport width 10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport height 11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Track width 24 in (610 mm)

Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.