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Caterpillar 215

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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With the 215, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 63.4 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,000.6 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 16,400 kg. Ground clearance is 472.4 mm. The tank holds 208.2 litres. The pump delivers 318.4 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 284.3 litres. Working pressure is 275.8 bar. The cooling system holds 31 litres. The oil fill is 18.9 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 3,304. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 30.1 to 1,096.2 kW; the 215 sits at the bottom of that range with 63.4 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the E120B below it with 62.6 kW and the E140 above it with 66.1 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 15 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,304correct
Power63.4 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement7,000.6 cm³correct
Coolant capacity31 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity18.9 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance472.4correct
Unladen weight16,400 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow318.4 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity284.3 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure275.8 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity208.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,035.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.9 kW/t (63 kW / 16.4 t)

Stronger than 20% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 215 have?

The Caterpillar 215 delivers 63.4 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 215 weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,400 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 215 have?

4 cylinders, 7,001 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

205

205 LC

205B LC

211

211B LC

213

213 LC

213B LC

215B

215B SA

215D LC

219D

Sources: [1]

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