245 Caterpillar excavator specs & Dimensions (1974 - 2026)

Caterpillar 245 is a Crawler Excavator manufactured since 1974, with a weight of 56.7 tons. It features a track width of 915 mm, a…

Caterpillar 245 is a Crawler Excavator manufactured since 1974, with a weight of 56.7 tons. It features a track width of 915 mm, a transport length of 13.18 meters, a transport width of 3.66 meters, and a transport height of 4.6 meters. The dredging depth is 8.53 meters, and the maximum horizontal reach is 12.51 meters.

Technical specs - 245 Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
56.7 t
Transport length
13.18 m
Transport width
3.66 m
Transport height
4.6 m
Track width
915 mm
Max. Reach horizontal
12.51 m
Dredging depth
8.53 m
Engine manuf.
N/A
Engine type
N/A
Engine power
242 kW

More technical details, like: bucket capacity, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., undercarriage, boom, tear-out force, bucket width, model series, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque...

More technical details, like: bucket capacity, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., undercarriage, boom, tear-out force, bucket width, model series, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, traction drive, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Track adjustment
No
Blade
No
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Caterpillar 245 FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 245 manufactured?

The Caterpillar 245 was first produced in 1974.

How much does the Caterpillar 245 weigh?

The Caterpillar 245 weighs 56.7 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 245 crawler excavator?

The Caterpillar 245 crawler excavator has a transport length of 13.18 meters, a transport width of 3.66 meters, and a transport height of 4.6 meters.

What is the track width of the Caterpillar 245's undercarriage?

The Caterpillar 245 has a track width of 915 mm.

What is the excavation performance of the Caterpillar 245?

The Caterpillar 245 has a dredging depth of 8.53 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 12.51 meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 245 Crawler excavator (1974u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 245 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Transport length:
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Transport width:
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Transport height:
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