The Caterpillar 333 crawler excavator was introduced in 2023, with an operating weight of 71,871 lb (32.6 t), engine output of 261 hp (195 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.62 yd³ (2 m³). Maximum digging depth is 24.2 ft (7.37 m) and it uses the C7.1 engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2023 • C7.1
Weight: 71,871 lb (32.6 t)Power: 261 hp (195 kW)Bucket: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Dig depth: 24.2 ft (7.37 m)
Key specifications
71,871 lb (32.6 t)Operating weight
261 hp (195 kW)Engine power
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Bucket capacity
24.2 ft (7.37 m)Digging depth
44,287 lbf (197 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2023Introduced
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Bucket capacity range
Minimum
2.6 yd³
Listed
2.6 yd³
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
71,871 lbWeight
261 hpPower
2.62 yd³Bucket
44,287 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 333 compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
261 hp
8% below avg
35th percentile
Bucket capacity
2.62 yd³
In line with avg
54th percentile
Digging depth
24.2 ft
6% below avg
41st percentile
Tear-out force
44,287 lbf
4% below avg
40th percentile
Engine power261 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp
About 8% below the peer average.
Bucket capacity2.62 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³
In line with the peer average.
Digging depth24.2 ft
Low 19.3 ftAverage 25.6 ftHigh 42.8 ft
About 6% below the peer average.
Tear-out force44,287 lbf
Low 29,162 lbfAverage 46,154 lbfHigh 62,821 lbf
About 4% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
333
Introduced
2023
Operating specifications
Operating weight
71,871 lb (32.6 t)
Bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Maximum digging depth
24.2 ft (7.37 m)
Tear-out force
44,287 lbf (197 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C7.1
Engine power
261 hp (195 kW)
Displacement
428 cu in (7 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke
4.13 × 5.31 in (105 × 135 mm)
RPM at maximum torque
2000 rpm
Emission level
Tier 3
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport width
11 ft (3.34 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.
