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MH3040

APU 2025 - HRC - MH3040 Wheel Material Handler (Aus-NZ, Europe, Japan, N Am, S Am, Türkiye)

Overview

The Cat® MH3040 material handler is built to be powerful, reliable, and easy to use. With a comfortable cab and low maintenance costs, it helps optimize performance and boost productivity for operators. Designed with proven components, it helps provide the durability and power needed to handle tough jobs with confidence.

Specifications

Units: 
Engine Model Cat® C7.1
Operating Weight —
Maximum Reach —
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Benefits & Features

Latest Features

    Machine Setup Simplification
          
    • At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.
      •     
    • The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

    Cat Payload*
          
    • Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials. Combine Payload with VisionLinkTM** to analyze jobsites and individual assets for remote management of production targets and key metrics.

    Swing Assist
          
    • Swing Assist automatically stops machine swing at operator-defined preset points. Simply swing to the desired stopping point and activate using the machine monitor or a preset joystick button. As you get closer, the machine will automatically decelerate and not allow swing past the set point. Swing Assist helps you hit more repetitive swing targets to help reduce fuel use and improve cycle times.

    *Payload technologies are not legal for trade.
    **VisionLinkTM subscription required.

    Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07E

High Performance

          
    • The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards with an aftertreatment system that requires no scheduled maintenance or downtime.
      •     
    • Match the machine to the job with three power modes - Power, Smart, and Eco. Smart mode automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to working conditions, helping provide maximum power when needed and reducing power when it isn't to save fuel.
      •     
    • The advanced electro-hydraulic system helps provide the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need.
      •     
    • Available SmartBoom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work.
      •     
    • Valve priority helps put hydraulic pressure and flow where you need it.
      •     
    • Program and store your preferred power mode and joystick settings using your Operator ID. The machine will automatically remember your selections.

Integrated Cat® Technologies

          
    • Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material – with a grapple or clamshell attachment – and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.
      •     
    • Combine Payload with VisionLinkTM and remotely manage your production targets.
      •     
    • VisionLinkTM provides actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. *Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location, idle time, and fuel utilization. Make informed decisions that lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your jobsite.
      •     
    • Swing Assist automatically stops machine swing at operator-defined preset points. Simply swing to the desired stopping point and activate using the machine monitor or a preset joystick button. As you get closer, the machine will automatically decelerate and not allow swing past the set point. Swing Assist helps you hit more repetitive swing targets to help reduce fuel use and improve cycle times.
      •     
    • Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
      •     
    • Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.

    *Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

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  December 17, 2025

Specifications

Units: 
Engine
Engine Model Cat® C7.1
Net Power - ISO 9249 —
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) —
Engine Power - Maximum - ISO 14396 —
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) —
Bore —
Stroke —
Displacement —
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
Transmission
Maximum Travel Speed —
Drawbar Pull —
Maximum Gradeability 44%
Hydraulic System
Maximum Pressure - Implements —
Maximum Pressure - Swing —
Maximum Pressure - Travel —
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed —
Maximum Swing Torque —
Weights
Operating Weight —
Note Operating weight includes full fuel tank, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, grapple 2000 kg (4,410 lb) and single tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity —
Cooling System —
Engine Oil —
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) —
Final Drive —
Powershift Transmission —
Hydraulic System - Including Tank —
Hydraulic Tank —
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank —
Dimensions
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
Shipping Length —
Machine Length —
Tail Swing Radius —
Counterweight Clearance —
Cab Height- Lowered —
Cab Height-Lowered with OPG —
Cab Height-Raised —
Cab Height-Raised with OPG —
Wheel Base —
Shipping Width —
Ground Clearance —
Undercarriage Length —
Working Ranges
Maximum Reach —
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
Maximum Height —
Minimum Dump Height —
Maximum Depth —
Boom Pin Height —
Air Conditioning System
Note (1) The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 1.05 kg (2.31 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons).
Sustainability
Recyclability 95%

Benefits & Features

Latest Features

    Machine Setup Simplification
          
    • At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.
      •     
    • The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

    Cat Payload*
          
    • Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials. Combine Payload with VisionLinkTM** to analyze jobsites and individual assets for remote management of production targets and key metrics.

    Swing Assist
          
    • Swing Assist automatically stops machine swing at operator-defined preset points. Simply swing to the desired stopping point and activate using the machine monitor or a preset joystick button. As you get closer, the machine will automatically decelerate and not allow swing past the set point. Swing Assist helps you hit more repetitive swing targets to help reduce fuel use and improve cycle times.

    *Payload technologies are not legal for trade.
    **VisionLinkTM subscription required.

    Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07E

High Performance

          
    • The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards with an aftertreatment system that requires no scheduled maintenance or downtime.
      •     
    • Match the machine to the job with three power modes - Power, Smart, and Eco. Smart mode automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to working conditions, helping provide maximum power when needed and reducing power when it isn't to save fuel.
      •     
    • The advanced electro-hydraulic system helps provide the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need.
      •     
    • Available SmartBoom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work.
      •     
    • Valve priority helps put hydraulic pressure and flow where you need it.
      •     
    • Program and store your preferred power mode and joystick settings using your Operator ID. The machine will automatically remember your selections.

Integrated Cat® Technologies

          
    • Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material – with a grapple or clamshell attachment – and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.
      •     
    • Combine Payload with VisionLinkTM and remotely manage your production targets.
      •     
    • VisionLinkTM provides actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. *Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location, idle time, and fuel utilization. Make informed decisions that lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your jobsite.
      •     
    • Swing Assist automatically stops machine swing at operator-defined preset points. Simply swing to the desired stopping point and activate using the machine monitor or a preset joystick button. As you get closer, the machine will automatically decelerate and not allow swing past the set point. Swing Assist helps you hit more repetitive swing targets to help reduce fuel use and improve cycle times.
      •     
    • Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
      •     
    • Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.

    *Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

Work in Comfort

          
    • Choose between a deluxe and premium cab. Both provide a comfortable, ergonomic work environment.
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    • The cab has a wide seat that adjusts for operators of all sizes.
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    • Get in and out of the cab easier using the tilt-up left console.
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    • Control the machine comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.
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    • Standard automatic climate control keeps you at the right temperature all shift long.
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    • Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.
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    • Connect to personal devices via the standard radio's USB ports and Bluetooth® technology.
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    • Optional auxiliary relay powers on and turns off CB radios, beacon lights, and other attachments without taking your hands off the joysticks.
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    • Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navigation, minimizing performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.

Reliable, Durable, and Versatile

          
    • Count on your machine to withstand wear throughout the years. Boom, sticks, and other high-stress areas are reinforced with thick multi-plate fabrications, castings, and forgings to help ensure quality and reliability.
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    • The upper frame uses specially designed mountings to support the heavy-duty cab, and the lower frame is reinforced to help enhance component durability.
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    • Work up to 3000 m (9,840 ft) above sea level without de-rating.
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    • Don't let the temperature stop you from working. The machine has a standard high-ambient temperature capability up to 43°C (109°F) and cold start capability down to -18°C (0°F).
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    • Auto warm-up speeds up hydraulic oil warming in cold temperatures and helps prolong the life of components.
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    • Standard autolube simplifies maintenance by automatically keeping the machine greased from the swing bearing and cab riser to the stick end.
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    • Match your machine to the application. Multiple configurations allow you to customize your machine to your needs.
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    • An optional 20 kW (27 hp) generator allows for magnet operation. Generator controls are fully integrated into the cab monitor.
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    • Expand your work capabilities with attachments for a variety of applications.
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    • Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.

Maintenance

          
    • Track your machine's filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.
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    • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•SSM) ports are located at ground level, helping simplify maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
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    • The long life of the air intake filter with pre-cleaner helps save on maintenance costs.
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    • The hydraulic oil filter helps provide high filtration performance, anti-drain valves to help keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and long life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval.
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    • High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to help keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
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    • Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance and the parts needed to help reduce unnecessary downtime.

Safety Features

          
    • Cab Avoidance helps you avoid contact between your worktool attachment and the cab.
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    • Standard 2D E-fence prevents your machine from moving outside operator-defined parameters.
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    • Ground-level shutoff switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
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    • Keep your machine secure with Operator ID. Use your PIN code on the monitor to enable the push-button starting feature.
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    • Enjoy great all-around visibility with the help of small cab pillars, large windows, and a flat engine hood design. Rearview and side-view cameras are standard.
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    • Standard 1800-lumen LED exterior lights illuminate your surroundings for a safer work environment.
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    • Thick impact-resistant windshields fulfill P5A standards.
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    • Service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to the upper service platform. The service platform steps use an anti-skid punch plate to help prevent slipping.
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    • The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
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    • Optional Operator Protective Guards (OPG) protect from falling and flying debris.
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    • In an emergency, lower the cab safely with the emergency cab lowering valve behind the cab riser or to the right of the seat. The valve located behind the cab riser is easily accessible.
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    • Boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose pressure.
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    • Make service work more accessible and safer with optional inspection lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility.

Sustainability

          
    • The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
      •     
    • The MH3040 emits less CO₂ than the M325D L MH.
      •     
    • Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
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    • Cat Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•SSM) Services help reveal excessive wear, contaminated fluids or other "unseen" issues that can shorten component life. In many cases, you can extend oil and coolant change intervals by using fluid monitoring. Consult your Cat dealer or the machine's operation and maintenance manual for more information.
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    • Cat 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards such as traffic - not only helping keep personnel safe and helps avoid repairs, downtime, and costly jobsite fines.
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    • Extended maintenance intervals help reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
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    • VisionLinkTM displays the CO₂ emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.
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    • Remote Flash helps minimize downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
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    • Remote Troubleshoot helps decrease maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency by allowing your Cat dealer to virtually test the machine while working. Once a problem is identified, a technician can fix it the first time, saving time and money.

    *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use.
    **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
    ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

Attachments

    Tackle your jobs with a complete Cat® solution. Cat attachments are not just accessories – they are essential tools that define what your machine can do. When you pair a Cat excavator with Cat attachments, you unlock a fully integrated system built for performance, durability, and efficiency. Whether you are clearing land, breaking concrete, or compacting soil, the right attachment transforms your excavator into a powerful, multi-purpose tool ready for any challenge. Depending on your project or application, you could benefit from excavator attachments such as:
          
    • Clamshell Grapples: Perfect for bulk material handling, dredging, and excavation of loose or semi-compacted materials like sand, gravel, and debris. Their dual-opening jaws allow for precise loading and unloading. High-capacity and controlled operation make them ideal for ports, recycling, and heavy civil projects.
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    • Demolition and Sorting Grapples: Tackle larger debris or precisely sort materials into piles. These grapples are engineered for accuracy in demolition and material sorting, handling concrete, rebar, wood, and mixed debris. High clamping force and agile movement make them ideal for primary and secondary demolition and recycling operations.
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    • Orange Peel Grapples: Built for scrap and bulk material handling, Orange Peel Grapples excel with irregular, heavy loads like metal, rock, and waste. Their hydraulic tines provide superior grip and penetration. High-capacity and continuous rotation are perfect for scrap yards and transfer stations. Cat® offers these grapples with a choice of different shell designs and tine options suited to various applications.
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    • Multi-Processors: A versatile tool for demolition, equipped with interchangeable jaws to handle concrete, steel, and rebar. Multi-Processors combine cutting, crushing and pulverizing capabilities in one attachment. Their modular design maximizes efficiency across a range of job site demands.

    Cat® attachments are engineered to maximize your excavator’s productivity, helping you get more work done with greater efficiency and confidence. Choosing the right attachment is not just about compatibility, it is about unlocking your machine’s full potential while avoiding equipment damage or safety risks. Connect with your Cat Dealer to find the optimal attachments for your specific machine and application needs.

Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • CAB
    • Advanced sound suppressed Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) certified cab with rubber mounts
    • High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
    • Automatic bi-level air conditioner
    • Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
    • Keyless push-to-start engine control
    • Tilt-up left-side console
    • Heated seat with air suspension (Deluxe cab)
    • Heated and ventilated seat with air suspension (Premium cab)
  • CAT TECHNOLOGY
    • VisionLink™
    • Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot
    • Cat Payload
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    • Maintenance-free battery
    • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights - 1800 lumens
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
    • Programmable time delay LED working lights after engine shutdown
  • ENGINE
    • Cat C7.1 diesel engine
    • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
    • Up to 4500 m (14,760 ft) altitude capability with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,840 ft)
    • Cold start capability down to -18°C (0°F)
    • Reversible electric cooling fans
    • Cold start, ether start (N Am and Aus-NZ only)
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    • Boom and stick lowering control check valves
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
    • Electronic main control valve
    • Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
    • Heavy lift mode
  • SAFETY AND SECURITY
    • Rear and right-hand-sideview cameras
    • Caterpillar One Key Security System
    • Travel alarm
    • Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab
    • Signal/warning horn
    • 2D E-fence
    • Cab Avoidance
    • Swing Assist
    • Rear window emergency exit
  • SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
    • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
    • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
    • Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
  • UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
    • All wheel drive
    • Automatic brake/axle lock
    • Creeper speed
    • Electronic swing and travel lock
    • Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system, and travel motor with adjustable braking force
    • Lockable, oscillating axle with remote greasing point
    • Two speed hydrostatic transmission
    • Counterweight 7700 kg (16,975 lb)

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • BOOM AND STICKS
    • 10.4 m (34'9") Material Handler boom
    • 9.3 m (30'6") Material Handler boom
    • 9.9 m (32' 6") Barge boom
    • 6.8 m (22'4") Log Loader boom (N Am only)
    • 7.5 m (24'7") Industrial stick
    • 7.1 m (23'3") Industrial stick
    • 5.7 m (18'8") Industrial stick
    • 6.4 m (21'0") Straight stick
    • 4.1 m (13'3") Over/Under Log Loader stick (N Am only)
  • CAB
    • Fixed one-piece front window and skylight (P5A classified)
    • Fixed two-piece front window and skylight (P8B classified)
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    • Generator, 20 kW with wiring to stick nose
  • ENGINE
    • Cold start, block heater (N Am only)
  • SAFETY AND SECURITY
    • 360° visibility
  • UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
    • 16.00-25 single solid rubber tires
    • 23.5-R25 single pneumatic tires
    • 12.00-20 dual solid rubber tires
    • Hitch towing

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