The Caterpillar 345 C L crawler excavator was introduced in 2005, with an operating weight of 111,554 lb (50.6 t), engine output of 321 hp (239 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³). Maximum digging depth is 24.6 ft (7.51 m) and it uses the C13 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2005 • C13 Acert
Weight: 111,554 lb (50.6 t)Power: 321 hp (239 kW)Bucket: 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Dig depth: 24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Key specifications
111,554 lb (50.6 t)Operating weight
321 hp (239 kW)Engine power
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Bucket capacity
24.6 ft (7.51 m)Digging depth
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2005Introduced
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Transport dimensions
Length
38.1 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
13.1 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
111,554 lbWeight
321 hpPower
2.88 yd³Bucket
How the Caterpillar 345 C L compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
321 hp
20% below avg
5th percentile
Bucket capacity
2.88 yd³
34% below avg
6th percentile
Digging depth
24.6 ft
5% below avg
61st percentile
Engine power321 hp
Low 321 hpAverage 401 hpHigh 485 hp
About 20% below the peer average.
Bucket capacity2.88 yd³
Low 2.88 yd³Average 4.38 yd³High 5.15 yd³
About 34% below the peer average.
Digging depth24.6 ft
Low 22 ftAverage 25.8 ftHigh 34 ft
About 5% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
345 C L
Introduced
2005
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
111,554 lb (50.6 t)
Bucket capacity
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Maximum digging depth
24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C13 Acert
Engine power
321 hp (239 kW)
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Transport width
9.8 ft (3 m)
Transport height
13.1 ft (4 m)
Track width
23.6 in (600 mm)
Equipment and features
Air conditioning
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.
