The Caterpillar 345C crawler excavator was introduced in 2007, with an operating weight of 140,655 lb (63.8 t) and engine output of 321 hp (239 kW). Maximum horizontal reach is 53.8 ft (16.4 m) and it uses the C13 Acert engine.
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2007 • C13 Acert
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
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58.4 ft
7.9 ft
12.2 ft
How the Caterpillar 345C compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 20% below the peer average.
About 31% above the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 345C |
| Introduced | 2007 |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 140,655 lb (63.8 t) |
|---|---|
| Maximum horizontal reach | 53.8 ft (16.4 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 | 58.4 ft (17.8 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 7.9 ft (2.4 m) |
| Transport height | 12.2 ft (3.72 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.

