Overview
The rugged 330B Log Loader is purpose-built for the woods. It can be configured from the factory to meet your specific production needs.
Specifications
| Engine Model | 3116TA |
| Gross Power | — |
| Flywheel Power | — |
Benefits & Features
Specifications
| Engine Model | 3116TA |
| Gross Power | — |
| Flywheel Power | — |
| Travel Speed | — |
| Maximum Reach | — |
| Drawbar Pull | — |
| Maximum Decking Height | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — |
| Track Gauge - Hi-Wide | — |
| Main Implement System - Maximum Flow | — |
| Main Implement System - Maximum Pressure | — |
| Pilot System - Maximum Flow | — |
| Pilot System - Maximum Pressure | — |
| Add. Hydraulic Pump Rotate Heel Grapple Maximum Flow | — |
Benefits & Features
Overview
New Caterpillar Designed Features
Features are designed by Caterpillar to provide reliable, durable operation in a logging environment.
Operator Station
Work Station
The operator work station is quiet with ergonomic control placement, low lever and pedal effort, ergonomic seat design and highly efficient ventilation. These features put the operator firmly and comfortably in control and help improve productivity.
Viewing Area
This machine features an excellent viewing area through large, wide windows.
Controls
The cab layout provides greater control convenience. Each of the controls is positioned within easy reach of the operator.
Caterpillar Electronic Control System
The Caterpillar Electronic Control System panel includes fuel level, hydraulic oil temperature, engine temperature gauges, machine condition indicators and operator controls in a single console for ease of use.
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic climate control maintains constant temperature in the cab on air-conditioned machines. The operator can switch to a standard air conditioning system with fresh or recirculated air.
Joystick Controls
Joysticks control all implements and swing functions with minimal effort. The integrated, adjustable joystick consoles are suspended as part of the seat arrangement.
Dial Throttle
This machine features a dial throttle with ten settings for simple, precise engine speed adjustment.
Hand or Foot Actuated Travel Controls
Hand or foot actuated travel controls allow the operator to move the excavator while working the front-end.
Hydraulic Functions
The hydraulic activation control lever deactivates hydraulic functions when the operator exits the cab.
Cat Suspension Seat
The fully adjustable Cat suspension seat includes an impressive range of comfort features. In addition to fore/aft height and weight adjustments, it also offers lumbar, arm support/rests and a retractable seat belt.
Serviceability/Customer Support
Simplified Maintenance
Simplified maintenance improves uptime for a better value.
Easy-to-clean Cooling Package
An easy-to-clean cooling package incorporates a radiator and oil cooler in a side-by-side configuration, which aids in debris removal and improves serviceability.
Hydraulic Tilt Cab with Ground Level Access
Hydraulic tilt cab with ground level valve access for quick transport preparation.
Lexan Polycarbonate Windows
Lexan polycarbonate windows reduce the need for swing-out screens over cab windows.
Easy Access to Hydraulic Controls
Door in cab riser provides convenient access to hydraulic controls.
Ground-level Service Points
Ground-level service points for fuel/water separator, engine oil filter, battery, radiator fluid level, window washer fluid level and pilot system filter improve maintenance time.
Improved Filters and Filter Locations
Improved filters and filter locations simplify maintenance.
Electronic Power Unit Control
The Electronic Power Unit Control has diagnostic capabilities for Cat Dealers use. Dealer service technicians can quickly and easily diagnose and adjust machine components, maximizing uptime.
Complete Customer Support
Selection
Make detailed comparisons of machines before you buy. What are the job requirements? What is the true cost of lost production? Your Cat Dealer can give you precise answers.
Purchase
Look past initial price. Consider the financing options available as well as day-to-day operating costs.
Maintenance
What is the cost of preventive maintenance? Choose from your dealer's wide range of maintenance services at the time you purchase your machine. Diagnostic programs help you avoid unscheduled repairs.
Replacement
Repair, rebuild or replace? Your Cat Dealer can help you make the right choice.
Product support
Cat Dealers utilize a worldwide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize machine downtime. Save money with remanufactured parts.
Forest Machines
Log Loader
The Caterpillar Log Loader is purpose-built for forest applications. Completely assembled, heel-type log loaders (including grapple) are available from the factory.
Cat Delimber Carrier
The Caterpillar delimber carrier can be fitted with a variety of delimbers. Extra capacity fuel tanks and a variety of guarding options help increase production.
Cat Butt-N-Top Log Loader Arrangements
The Caterpillar Butt-N-Top (B-N-T) log loader arrangements are available with purpose-built fronts or reach excavator fronts.
Cat Roadbuilders
Caterpillar Roadbuilders can be equipped with various booms, sticks, buckets, thumbs, clamshells and clearing grapples to fit a wide range of forest road jobs.
Structures
Rugged Main Frame Design
Rugged main frame design maximizes durability.
Advanced, Reinforced, Purpose-built Carbody Design
Advanced, reinforced, purpose-built carbody design stands up in the toughest forest applications.
Guarding for Body, Undercarriage, Cab, Boom and Stick
Optional, Full-length Track Shoe Support Guards
Optional, full-length track shoe support guards help protect rollers and provide increased rigidity to track links in rough underfoot conditions.
Factory Forestry Cab Options
Factory forestry cab has options for windshield guard and window guards to meet local guarding requirements. The right side and rear windows are made from impact-resistant polycarbonate.
Optional, Heavy-duty Access Doors
Optional, heavy-duty access doors are made from 6 mm (.24"), high-strength, low-alloy steel.
Power Train
Electronic Power Unit Control System
Electronic Power Unit Control System controls state-of-the-art hydraulics and engine performance for maximized productivity, increased fuel efficiency, and lower emission and sound levels.
Electronic Engine Underspeed Control
Electronic Engine Underspeed Control balances engine and hydraulic output for maximum performance and fuel efficiency.
Increased Control Responsiveness
Increased control responsiveness aids operation and improves cycle time.
Automatic Engine Control with One-Touch Command
This convenient, three-stage control helps maximize fuel efficiency and reduce sound pressure levels.
Hydraulic Cross-sensing System
Hydraulic cross-sensing system improves productivity with faster implement speeds and quicker, stronger pivot turns.
Cat XT Hose and Reusable Couplings
Cat's XT hose and reusable couplings meet the critical flexibility and strength demands of the 325B/330B Forest Machines.
Diagnosis of Machine Conditions
Service Mode of the Electronic Power Unit Control delivers fast, detailed diagnosis of machine conditions, improving uptime.
Cat 3306 Engine
Cat 3306 engine in the 330B continues its tradition of powerful, efficient performance, and unmatched reliability and durability.
Emissions
Both engines meet all current and proposed worldwide emissions standards up to the year 2001.
Attachments
Heel-boom Grapples
Factory-installed and supported heel-boom grapples are matched to the factory logging fronts to increase production and reliability. Optional butt-n-top hydraulic system allows dealer installation of butt-n-top grapple.
Counterweight Options
Four factory counterweight options are available in several configurations to meet the needs of most forest machine applications: standard counterweight, heavy counterweight, standard counterweight with fuel tank, and heavy counterweight with fuel tank.
Cab Riser
Every forest machine is equipped with a cab riser, which helps increase operator effectiveness. Standard hydraulic tilt simplifies transportation to meet shipping height requirements.
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