Caterpillar 330 C MH Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 330 C MH crawler excavator was introduced in 2002, with an operating weight of 97,003 lb (44 t), engine output of 243 hp (181 kW) and a maximum digging depth of 24.9 ft (7.59 m). Maximum horizontal reach is 47.3 ft (14.43 m) and it uses the C9 ATAAC engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2002 • C9 ATAAC

Weight: 97,003 lb (44 t)Power: 243 hp (181 kW)Dig depth: 24.9 ft (7.59 m)

Key specifications

97,003 lb (44 t)Operating weight
243 hp (181 kW)Engine power
24.9 ft (7.59 m)Digging depth
47.3 ft (14.43 m)Horizontal reach
66,094 lbf (294 kN)Tear-out force
29.5 in (750 mm)Track width
2002Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

24.9 ft

Reach

47.3 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

42.1 ft

Width

12 ft

Height

11.6 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
97,003 lbWeight
243 hpPower
66,094 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 330 C MH compares

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

Engine power
243 hp
15% below avg
29th percentile
Digging depth
24.9 ft
In line with avg
58th percentile
Horizontal reach
47.3 ft
19% above avg
87th percentile
Tear-out force
66,094 lbf
43% above avg
98th percentile
Engine power243 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp

About 15% below the peer average.

Digging depth24.9 ft
Low 19.3 ftAverage 25.6 ftHigh 42.8 ft

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach47.3 ft
Low 33.8 ftAverage 39.9 ftHigh 59.3 ft

About 19% above the peer average.

Tear-out force66,094 lbf
Low 29,162 lbfAverage 46,154 lbfHigh 62,821 lbf

About 43% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 330 C MH
Introduced 2002
Undercarriage SL
Boom UA

Operating specifications

Operating weight 97,003 lb (44 t)
Maximum digging depth 24.9 ft (7.59 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 47.3 ft (14.43 m)
Tear-out force 66,094 lbf (294 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C9 ATAAC
Engine power 243 hp (181 kW)
Displacement 537 cu in (8.8 L)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 42.1 ft (12.82 m)
Transport width 12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport height 11.6 ft (3.54 m)
Track width 29.5 in (750 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Material handling excavator Yes
Overload alert 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.