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Understanding your needs and requirements leads us to developing innovative products – products that help you win in a competitive environment.

The 349F L XE is the latest example of such an innovative product. This excavator is built for those of you looking for the highest level of productivity because you get paid by the job (or unit of work). When you see XE on a Cat machine, you can count on it being the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient machine capable of working in all applications and material types.

Caterpillar also offers a traditional 349F model. This machine is built for those of you who also get paid by the job (or unit of work) and are looking for a high level of productivity. Even though it isn't equipped with all the technology of the 349F L XE, it still provides excellent fuel efficiency and productivity as compared to competitive offerings.

So when you think of XE, think of the following attributes:
• Reliable, durable, and rebuildable
• Low cost per unit of work
• Breakthrough and innovative
• Maximum efficiency

When you think of our traditional model, think of these attributes:
• Reliable, durable, and rebuildable
• Low cost per unit of work
• Proven
• Highly efficient

Bottom line: No matter which Cat model you choose, you can depend on it being a quality-made machine backed by the world's finest product support.

A Powerful, Efficient Design

When it comes to moving heavy material quickly and efficiently, you need hydraulic horsepower – the type of ground-breaking power the 349F L XE can deliver. Major hydraulic components like pumps and valves are located close together so shorter tubes and lines can be used. This design leads to less friction loss, reduced pressure drops, and more power to the ground for the work you need to get done.

A Smart Valve That's Smart For You

The 349F L XE's hydraulic system is unlike any other available from any competitive equipment manufacturer in business today. The key ingredient is the ACS valve, which you can find only on the Cat brand. Think of the ACS valve as the “brain” of the system – one that independently controls machine functions and directs hydraulic energy where you need it precisely when you need it. Because the ACS valve is fully integrated with the pump, you will experience the same extraordinary control, hydraulic power, and lift capacity that you get from our traditional valve machines with the added benefit of dramatically reduced fuel consumption. That's why we offer the valve on our large machines like the 336E H and 336F XE hybrids, the 374F, and the 390F. Smart valve. Smart machine. Simply a smart investment for your business.

Auxiliary Hydraulics For Added Versatility

Auxiliary hydraulics give you greater tool versatility so you can take on more work with just one machine, and there are several options from which you can choose. A quick coupler circuit is just one example. When paired with our optional tool control system that remembers the pressures and flows for up to 10 attachments, the quick coupler allows you to switch from one tool to another to get back to making money in a matter of minutes.

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you'll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before.

PAYLOAD Technologies

Payload technologies accurately measure material being loaded or hauled. Payload data is shared with operators in real time to improve productivity, reduce overloading, and record progress.

Cat Production Measurement

Cat Production Measurement brings payload weighing to the cab, enabling operators to weigh loads “on the go.” Loads are weighed as the boom swings. Operators can view load weights on the integrated display and know precisely how much material is in the bucket and when trucks are filled to target payload. Instant feedback gives operators the confidence to work more effectively, maximizing the potential of the entire fleet. Site managers can wirelessly access data via the VisionLink® web portal to measure production and monitor efficiency.

LINK Technologies

LINK technologies like Product Link™ are deeply integrated into your machine and wirelessly communicate key information, including location, hours, fuel usage, idle time, and event codes.

Product Link/VisionLink

Easy access to Product Link data via the online VisionLink user interface can help you see how your machine or fleet is performing. You can use this information to make timely, fact-based decisions that can boost job site efficiency and productivity and lower costs.

GRADE Technologies

Grade technologies combine digital design data and in-cab guidance to help you reach target grade quickly and accurately with minimal staking and checking. That means you'll be more productive, complete jobs faster in fewer passes, and use less fuel for a lower cost.

Cat Grade Control Depth And Slope

The factory-integrated Cat Grade Control system delivers 2D bucket tip elevation guidance to the cab to help operators create precise planes and slopes with ease. Real-time bucket tip elevation guidance on the easy-to-read standard cab monitor indicates how much to cut or fill. Fast response sensors deliver immediate feedback. Integrated joystick buttons help operators make quick adjustments to maintain consistent, high-quality grades. Built-in alerts can be set to warn the operator if the linkage or bucket approaches a predefined elevation or depth like when working in areas with low ceilings or digging near water lines. Staking and checking is minimized, which reduces ground crews and enhances job site safety. The system works best in simple 2D applications such as digging basements or grading steep embankments. You can easily upgrade to AccuGrade™ when 3D control is required.

Cat AccuGrade

The dealer-installed AccuGrade system provides 3D guidance for making complex cuts and contours, eliminating the need for staking and checking. A dedicated monitor displays a digital design plan with 3D bucket tip positioning and elevation guidance, indicating precisely where to work and how much to cut or fill. The plug-and-play capability on the 349F L XE simplifies upgrading. Choose from satellite (GNSS) control for large projects with complex designs or total station (UTS) systems in areas with limited reception.

Proven Technology

Every Tier 4 Final ACERT engine is equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air, and aftertreatment components. Applying these time-tested technologies lets us meet your high expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability, and service life. Following are the results you can expect:
• Up to 5% improved fluid efficiency over Tier 4 Interim products, including diesel exhaust fluid consumption.
• High performance across a variety of applications.
• Enhanced reliability through commonality and simplicity of design.
• Maximized uptime and reduced cost with world-class Cat dealer support.
• Minimized impact on emission systems – with no operator interaction required.
• Durability with long service life.
• Better fuel economy with minimized maintenance costs.
• Same great power and response.

Fuel-Saving Features

Two built-in fuel-saving features are on-demand engine power and engine idle shutdown. On-demand engine power keeps engine speed low during light loading and adjusts speed up when it senses something heavier out front. Engine idle shutdown automatically shuts the engine off when it's been idling for more than a specified amount of time that you set. Both will help you save fuel, reduce emissions, and extend your service intervals.

Three power modes – high power, standard power, and eco mode – help you more actively manage fuel consumption. Simply change between modes through the console switch panel to meet the needs for the job in front of you.

A Unique Emissions Solution

The Cat C13 ACERT engine meets today's Tier 4 Final emission standards. It provides plenty of power for the work you do consuming only the necessary amount of fuel to do it – all to help keep your owning and operating costs to an absolute minimum.

A Safe, Quiet Cab

The roll-over protective structure (ROPS) cab provides you with a safe working environment. It also contributes to your comfort because it's attached to a reinforced frame with special viscous mounts that limit vibration and unnecessary sound. Add in special roof lining and sealing and you have a cab that's as quiet inside as any of today's top pickup trucks.

Comfortable Seat Options

The seat range includes air suspension, heated, and air cooled options. All seats include a reclining back, upper and lower slide adjustments, and height and tilt angle adjustments to meet your needs for maximum comfort.

A Cool & Warm Environment

The automatic climate control system features multiple air outlets with filtered ventilation. Air flows to the floor, behind the seat, and in front of you to make you comfortable and productive in either hot or cold weather.

Controls Just For You

The right and left joystick consoles can be adjusted to improve your comfort and productivity during the course of a day. Optional joysticks let you control the tools out front with a simple roll of the thumb.

Ample Storage & Auxiliary Power

Storage spaces are located in the front, rear, and side of the cab. A drink holder accommodates a large mug with handle, and a shelf behind the seat stores a large lunch or tool box. Two 12-volt power supply sockets are conveniently located near key storage areas for charging your electronic devices.

A Helpful Monitor

The LCD monitor is easy to see and navigate. Programmable in up to 42 languages to meet today's diverse workforce, the monitor clearly displays critical information you need to operate efficiently and effectively. Plus it projects the image from the standard rearview camera to help you see what's going on around you so you can stay safely focused on the job at hand.

Robust Frames

The 349F L XE is a well-built machine designed to give you a very long service life. The upper frame has mountings made specifically to support the heavy-duty cab; it's also reinforced around areas that take on a lot of stress like the boom foot, skirt, and counterweight removal system. Massive bolts are used to attach the track frames to the body, and additional bolts are used to increase the machine's digging force, which leads to more productivity for you.

Durable Undercarriage

The 349F L XE's undercarriage contributes significantly to its outstanding stability and durability. Track shoes, links, rollers, idlers, and final drives are all built with long-lasting, high-tensile-strength steel. Cat Grease Lubricated Track 4 (GLT4) track link protects moving parts by keeping water, debris, and dust out and grease sealed in, which delivers longer wear life and reduced noise when traveling. Cat Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2) prevents looseness of the track pin in the track link, reduces stress concentrations, and eliminates pin walking for increased service life. Optional guide guards help maintain track alignment to improve the machine's overall performance – whether you're traveling on a flat, heavy bed of rock or a steep, wet field of mud.

Counterweight Options

Two counterweights – one with and one without a removal system – are available to balance your work needs. Both are built with thick steel plates and reinforced fabrications to make them less susceptible to damage, and both have curved surfaces that match the machine's sleek, smooth appearance along with integrated housings to help protect the standard rearview camera.

Booms & Sticks

The 349F L XE is offered with a range of boom and stick options. Each is built with internal baffle plates and stress relieved for added durability, and each undergoes ultrasound inspection to ensure quality and reliability. Large box-section structures with thick, multi-plate fabrications, castings, and forgings are used in high-stress areas such as the boom nose, boom foot, and boom cylinders to improve durability. Also, the boom nose pin retention method is a captured flag design for enhanced durability.

Lengths For Every Job

Heavy-duty (HD) reach booms and sticks offer you excellent all-around versatility for general excavation work like multipurpose digging and loading. Sticks are matched to the boom. Longer sticks are better for when you need to dig deep or load trucks. Shorter sticks provide greater breakout force and increase your productivity when using hydromechanical work tools.

Talk to your Cat dealer to pick the best front linkage for your applications.

Get The Most Out Of One Machine

You can easily expand the performance of your machine by utilizing any of the variety of attachments offered by Cat Work Tools.

Change Jobs Quickly

A quick coupler brings the ability to quickly change attachments and switch from job to job. The Cat Pin Grabber coupler is the secure way to decrease downtime and increase job site flexibility and overall productivity.

Dig & Load

A wide range of buckets dig everything from top soil to harsh, abrasive material. High-capacity buckets load trucks in a minimum number of passes for ultimate productivity.

Mining, Demolition & Scrap

A hydraulic hammer equips your machine for breaking rock in quarries and preparing trenches on construction sites. Taking down bridge pillars and heavily reinforced concrete is no problem. Multi-processor, pulverizer, and shear attachments take your machine into structure demolition jobs and process the debris for reuse and recycle.

Move & Handle

Add a thumb and you have the ability to move and handle brush, rocks, and debris. For constant material handling, a grapple is your solution. Choose from three different styles for picking, sorting, and loading trash, demolition debris, or recyclables.

Set Up Your Machine For Profitability

Your Cat dealer can install hydraulic kits to properly operate all Cat Work Tool attachments – maximizing the machine's uptime and your profits. All Cat Work Tool attachments are supported by the same Cat dealer network as your Cat machine.

Ground-Level Access

You can reach most routine maintenance items like fuel and oil filters, fluid taps, and grease points from the safety and convenience of ground level. Not only do compartments feature wide service doors designed to help prevent debris entry, but they also securely latch in place to help make your service work simpler.

A Unique Cooling Design

The unique cooling package includes a fuel-saving variable-speed fan and a radiator and AC condenser mounted side by side to help prevent plugging. Wider clearance between the two make blowing off debris easy for you, which can help improve your machine's reliability and performance.

A Fresh Idea

When you select ventilation inside the cab, outside air enters through the fresh air filter. The filter is conveniently located on the side of the cab to make it easy to reach and replace, and it is protected by a lockable door that can be opened with the engine key.

Other Service Benefits

The fuel tank's drain tube makes it easy and simple for you to remove water and sediment during routine maintenance. Plus an integrated fuel level indicator pops up to help you reduce the possibility of fuel tank overfilling.

A Safe, Quiet Cab

The ROPS cab provides you with a safe working environment. It also contributes to your comfort because it's attached to a reinforced frame with special viscous mounts that limit vibration and unnecessary sound. Add in special roof lining and sealing and you have a cab that's as quiet inside as any of today's top pickup trucks.

Secure Contact Points

Multiple large steps get you into the cab as well as a leg up to the compartments. Extended hand and guard rails allow you to safely climb to the upper deck. Anti-skid plates reduce your slipping hazards in all types of weather conditions, and they can be removed for cleaning.

Great Views

Ample glass gives you excellent visibility out front and to the side, and the standard rearview camera gives you a clear field of view behind the machine through the cab monitor. The available split-configuration windshield features an upper window with handles that make it easy to slide and store above you and a lower window that can be removed and stored on the inside wall of the cab. An available one-piece windshield comes with a safety hammer to break it in case of an emergency. The large skylight also serves as an emergency exit and provides you with enhanced overhead visibility.

Smart Lighting

High Intensity Discharge lights provide plenty of illumination, and the cab and boom lights can be programmed to stay on for up to 90 seconds after the engine has been turned off to help you safely exit the machine.

Parts Near You

Cat dealers utilize a worldwide parts network to maximize your machines' uptime. Plus they can help you save money with Cat remanufactured components.

Advice You Can Trust

What are the job requirements and machine attachments? What production is needed? Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations to help you make the right machine choices.

Financial Options Just For You

Consider financing options and day-to-day operating costs. Look at dealer services that can be included in the machine's cost to yield lower owning and operating costs over time.

Support Agreements To Fit Your Needs

Cat dealers offer a variety of customer support agreements and work with you to develop a plan to meet your specific needs. These plans can cover the entire machine, including attachments, to help protect your investment.

Operating Techniques To Boost Your Profits

Improving operating techniques can boost your profits. Your Cat dealer has videos, literature, and other ideas to help you increase productivity. Caterpillar also offers simulators and certified operator training to help maximize the return on your investment.

What's Best For You Today… And Tomorrow

Repair, rebuild, or replace? Your Cat dealer can help you evaluate the cost involved so you can make the best choice for your business.

• The C13 ACERT engine meets Tier 4 Final emission standards, resulting in fewer CO2 emissions than the C13 ACERT Tier 4 Interim engine.
• The engine can run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less or biodiesel up to B20 fuel blended with ULSD.
• An overfill indicator rises when the tank is full to help the operator avoid spilling.
• Quick fill ports with connectors ensure fast, easy, and secure changing of hydraulic oil.
• The machine is built to be rebuilt with major structures and components remanufactured to reduce waste and replacement costs.
• The 349F L XE is an efficient, productive machine that's designed to conserve our natural resources for generations ahead.