The Caterpillar 345D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2008, with an operating weight of 127,582 lb (57.9 t), engine output of 375 hp (280 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³). Maximum digging depth is 23.1 ft (7.04 m), maximum horizontal reach is 37 ft (11.28 m) and it uses the C13 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2008 • C13 Acert
Weight: 127,582 lb (57.9 t)Power: 375 hp (280 kW)Bucket: 2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Dig depth: 23.1 ft (7.04 m)
Key specifications
127,582 lb (57.9 t)Operating weight
375 hp (280 kW)Engine power
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)Bucket capacity
23.1 ft (7.04 m)Digging depth
37 ft (11.28 m)Horizontal reach
52,830 lbf (235 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2008Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
23.1 ft
Reach
37 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
38.8 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
12.3 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
127,582 lbWeight
375 hpPower
2.88 yd³Bucket
52,830 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 345D L compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
375 hp
6% below avg
32nd percentile
Bucket capacity
2.88 yd³
34% below avg
6th percentile
Digging depth
23.1 ft
11% below avg
25th percentile
Horizontal reach
37 ft
10% below avg
32nd percentile
Engine power375 hp
Low 321 hpAverage 401 hpHigh 485 hp
About 6% 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 depth23.1 ft
Low 22 ftAverage 25.8 ftHigh 34 ft
About 11% below the peer average.
Horizontal reach37 ft
Low 35.7 ftAverage 40.9 ftHigh 53.5 ft
About 10% below the peer average.
Tear-out force52,830 lbf
Low 51,409 lbfAverage 63,296 lbfHigh 80,482 lbf
About 17% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
345D L
Introduced
2008
Undercarriage
SL
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
127,582 lb (57.9 t)
Bucket capacity
2.88 yd³ (2.2 m³)
Bucket width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum digging depth
23.1 ft (7.04 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
37 ft (11.28 m)
Tear-out force
52,830 lbf (235 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C13 Acert
Engine power
375 hp (280 kW)
Displacement
763 cu in (12.5 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke
5.12 × 6.18 in (130 × 157 mm)
Maximum torque
1,564 lb-ft (2,120 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque
1200 rpm
Emission level
Tier 4 Final
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
38.8 ft (11.84 m)
Transport width
9.8 ft (3 m)
Transport height
12.3 ft (3.74 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.
