Caterpillar 390D L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 390D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2011, with an operating weight of 197,314 lb (89.5 t), engine output of 523 hp (390 kW) and a bucket capacity of 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³). Maximum horizontal reach is 40.3 ft (12.28 m) and it uses the C18 Acert engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2011 • C18 Acert

Weight: 197,314 lb (89.5 t)Power: 523 hp (390 kW)Bucket: 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)

Key specifications

197,314 lb (89.5 t)Operating weight
523 hp (390 kW)Engine power
6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Bucket capacity
40.3 ft (12.28 m)Horizontal reach
29.5 in (750 mm)Track width
2011Introduced

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Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
197,314 lbWeight
523 hpPower
6.02 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 390D L compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
523 hp
6% above avg
68th percentile
Bucket capacity
6.02 yd³
6% below avg
55th percentile
Horizontal reach
40.3 ft
14% below avg
31st percentile
Engine power523 hp
Low 410 hpAverage 496 hpHigh 543 hp

About 6% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity6.02 yd³
Low 3.18 yd³Average 6.38 yd³High 12.07 yd³

About 6% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach40.3 ft
Low 34.8 ftAverage 46.7 ftHigh 68.2 ft

About 14% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 390D L
Introduced 2011
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 197,314 lb (89.5 t)
Bucket capacity 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Bucket width 6.6 ft (2 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 40.3 ft (12.28 m)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C18 Acert
Engine power 523 hp (390 kW)
Displacement 1,105 cu in (18.1 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke 5.71 × 7.2 in (145 × 183 mm)
Emission level Tier 3
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Track width 29.5 in (750 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.