Key specifications for the Caterpillar 214b ft wheel excavator (1988-2021) include typical engine power at 135 hp (101 kW) together with typical weight at 36,255 lb (16.4 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³).
Specification profile
1988-2021
Weight: 36,255 lb (16.4 t)Engine power: 135 hp (101 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.59 yd³ (0.45 m³)
36,255 lb (16.4 t)Weight
135 hp (101 kW)Engine power
1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.59 yd³ (0.45 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
19.9 mph (32 km/h)Travel speed
8.1 ft (2.47 m)Transport width
3.97 ft (1.21 m)Bucket width
12.8 ft (3.9 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
135 hp (101 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is close to the typical figure.
Weight
Average
36,255 lb (16.4 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Average
1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Average
0.59 yd³ (0.45 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
19.9 mph (32 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 214b ft wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1988-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power135 hp (101 kW)
Tear-out Force28,326 lbf (126 kN)
Travel speed19.9 mph (32 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.97 ft (1.21 m)
Dredging Depth19.7 ft (6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length27.3 ft (8.32 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Outside turning radius40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.59 yd³ (0.45 m³)
Weight36,255 lb (16.4 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.74 US gal (6.6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3116
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20/11.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesFT
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold







