The Cat 5230 Hydraulic Excavator is built for the rugged conditions of heavy construction, rock and quarry application. Designed for fast cycle times and high productivity, these machines are cost-effective loading tools. High digging and prying forces improve productivity and increase tons per hour. The long reach allows selective digging, while short radius lets you work in tight quarters. The Vital Information Management System keeps operators, technicians and managers informed about critical machine functions.
Engine Model | Cat 3516 EUI |
Gross Power | — |
Net Power | — |
Engine Model | Cat 3516 EUI |
Gross Power | — |
Net Power | — |
Operating Weight - STD | — |
Bucket Capacity - Heavy Duty Rock | — |
Maximum Digging Depth | — |
Maximum Reach - Ground Level | — |
Maximum Dump Height | — |
Fuel Tank | — |
The 5230 Front Shovel and Backhoe provide maximum forces at the bucket cutting edge for improved material penetration and bucket fill factors.
Six variable-displacement, piston pumps act together to power the front structure and travel systems. The swing function is powered by two dedicated variable-displacement piston pumps.
The modular design of the 5230 provides unique advantages in hydraulic system design and serviceability.
Hydraulic system filtration is provided by micron screens in the pump discharge lines and micron filters in the return lines.
Exclusive Caterpillar Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) valves are used in both the front structure and travel systems.
The swing circuit is controlled by an open-center valve to assure quick, full-powered response.
A Caterpillar designed microprocessor regulates hydraulic pump output.
Hydraulic system cooling is provided by two conventional core radiators dedicated to the hydraulic circuit.
Large-bore cylinders ensure efficient load handling.
Cat's XT hydraulic hose is exceptionally strong and flexible. Reusable couplings prolong hose assembly life.
S-O-S sampling valves are conveniently located on the return rail on the right side of the hydraulic tank.
The Caterpillar electronic control system provides superior integration of the engine and other machine systems.
The 3516 Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) has many features.
Automatic Engine Speed Control (AESC) reduces fuel consumption and noise by reducing the engine speed if the hydraulic controls are not actuated for four seconds.
The engine cooling system reduces fuel consumption using a variable-speed fan.
Cold weather starting can be improved with EUI's cold weather starting mode. This mode retards engine timing until the engine is warmed to the correct temperature.
High displacement, low rpm rating and conservative hp ratings mean longer service hours with less downtime for maintenance and repair.
Two-piece piston design with aluminum skirt and steel crown pivot at the wrist pin provides added flexibility for reduced piston scuffing.
Heavy-duty castings are used extensively in high-stress areas for excellent, long-term structural durability.
Castings are used in: the front end of the swing frame (which is a single, massive casting); counterweight mounts; all boom and stick pin mounts; carbody; final drive mounts.
High digging forces are a result of the efficient front linkage.
Rugged box section construction is used in key structures to provide unsurpassed strength while eliminating excess weight.
One piece floating pins are used at swing frame to boom, boom to tick and stick to bucket joints for extra strength and life.
Front structure components are thermally stress relieved to reduce residual stresses from the welding process, increasing structure life.
Front structure components are thermally stress relieved to reduce residual stresses from the welding process, increasing structure life.
The Caterpillar shovel style undercarriage is a no-maintenance system.
Track roller frames hold moving undercarriage components rigidly in place.
Automatic track tensioning maintains the correct track tension.
A wide track gauge offers the stability needed for top production.
Three shoe widths are available to match your application: rock, general purpose and soft underfoot.
The cab offers ample leg room to the front of the operator's seat. The trainee seat, with a seat belt, at the rear of the cab has cooler size storage under the seat cushion.
The cab and nearby components are isolated to dampen sound and vibration.
Air pressurization with positive filtered ventilation keeps the cab environment comfortable and clean.
The contour series seat is fully adjustable for shift-long comfort.
An Isringhausen seat is available as an option.
The VIMS system continuously displays critical machine data.
On its upper screen, the VIMS maintains a constant display of four critical machine functions.
The lower screen displays operator-requested information and also contains the VIMS three-category alert system.
The lower screen displays operator-requested information and also contains the VIMS three-category alert system.
The VIMS keypad allows the operator to access current machine system information from VIMS display fields.
The three-category alert system provides advisory information to the operator when conditions in a monitored system exceed a prescribed setting for ordinary operations.
The VIMS diagnostics program allows service personnel to download a complete record of machine data events and system diagnostics to a lap-top computer.
High fill factors for the 5230 Front Shovel and Mass Excavator set this machine apart from the competition.
Box section construction is utilized in the dozer portion of front shovel buckets to provide torsional strength when the bucket is closed for digging.
Steel castings are used in high-stress areas such as the dozer hinges, bowl pivots, cylinder mounts, and corner adapters.
Heat treated steel is used to improve the service life of corner and center adapters, cutting edges and side bars which will be subjected to more abrasive conditions.
Hardened bearings improve the durability of the pivot and cylinder mounts in mass excavator buckets.
Standard wear plates on the back, sides and bottom reinforce front shovel bucket structures.
The two piece coupler system for general purpose rock tips utilizes a top-pinned coupler attached to a weld-on adapter nose.
Several front shovel and backhoe buckets are available.
The right and left side modules provide excellent service access as well as storage and working space.
The cab riser allows stand-up access to hydraulic pilot lines and to the main junction box for electrical and electronic components.
The right module includes walk-around, lighted access to the engine, the engine cooling system, the batteries and the hydraulic pumps.
The machine breaks down into eleven modules for ease of shipping.
Superior stability is achieved by creating a lower center of gravity and is a result of the modular design.
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