The Caterpillar 309CR VAB crawler excavator was introduced in 2019, with an operating weight of 20,723 lb (9.4 t), engine output of 70 hp (52 kW) and a maximum digging depth of 11.4 ft (3.47 m). Maximum horizontal reach is 25.4 ft (7.73 m) and it uses the C3.3B engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2019 • C3.3B
Weight: 20,723 lb (9.4 t)Power: 70 hp (52 kW)Dig depth: 11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Key specifications
20,723 lb (9.4 t)Operating weight
70 hp (52 kW)Engine power
11.4 ft (3.47 m)Digging depth
25.4 ft (7.73 m)Horizontal reach
13,938 lbf (62 kN)Tear-out force
17.7 in (450 mm)Track width
2019Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
11.4 ft
Reach
25.4 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
23.5 ft
Width
8.1 ft
Height
8 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
20,723 lbWeight
70 hpPower
13,938 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 309CR VAB compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
70 hp
15% above avg
81st percentile
Digging depth
11.4 ft
16% below avg
10th percentile
Horizontal reach
25.4 ft
14% above avg
90th percentile
Tear-out force
13,938 lbf
19% above avg
80th percentile
Engine power70 hp
Low 48 hpAverage 61 hpHigh 73 hp
About 15% above the peer average.
Digging depth11.4 ft
Low 11.4 ftAverage 13.5 ftHigh 16.6 ft
About 16% below the peer average.
Horizontal reach25.4 ft
Low 19.8 ftAverage 22.2 ftHigh 25.4 ft
About 14% above the peer average.
Tear-out force13,938 lbf
Low 7,851 lbfAverage 11,727 lbfHigh 16,479 lbf
About 19% above the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
309CR VAB
Introduced
2019
Operating specifications
Operating weight
20,723 lb (9.4 t)
Maximum digging depth
11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
25.4 ft (7.73 m)
Tear-out force
13,938 lbf (62 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C3.3B
Engine power
70 hp (52 kW)
Displacement
203 cu in (3.3 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke
3.7 × 4.72 in (94 × 120 mm)
Emission level
Tier 4 Final/ V
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
23.5 ft (7.16 m)
Transport width
8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Transport height
8 ft (2.45 m)
Track width
17.7 in (450 mm)
Equipment and features
Air conditioning
Yes
Blade
Yes
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.
