The Caterpillar 330 L N crawler excavator was introduced in 1993, with an operating weight of 71,430 lb (32.4 t), engine output of 223 hp (166 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³). It uses the 3306 TA engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1993 • 3306 TA
Weight: 71,430 lb (32.4 t)Power: 223 hp (166 kW)Bucket: 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
Key specifications
71,430 lb (32.4 t)Operating weight
223 hp (166 kW)Engine power
2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)Bucket capacity
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
1993Introduced
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Transport dimensions
Length
36.5 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
10.7 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
71,430 lbWeight
223 hpPower
2.35 yd³Bucket
How the Caterpillar 330 L N compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
223 hp
22% below avg
21st percentile
Bucket capacity
2.35 yd³
10% below avg
34th percentile
Engine power223 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp
About 22% below the peer average.
Bucket capacity2.35 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³
About 10% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 330 L N |
| Introduced | 1993 |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 71,430 lb (32.4 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 3306 TA |
| Engine power | 223 hp (166 kW) |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 36.5 ft (11.11 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 9.8 ft (2.99 m) |
| Transport height | 10.7 ft (3.25 m) |
| Track width | 23.6 in (600 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.


