Caterpillar 235

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

The Caterpillar 235 belongs to the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 145.4 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 10,500.8 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 38,297 kg. Ground clearance is 530.4 mm. The tank holds 397.1 litres. The pump delivers 720.4 l/min. Working pressure is 68.9 bar. The engine fitted is the 3,306. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 30.1 to 1,096.2 kW; the 235 sits at the bottom of that range with 145.4 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 324E L below it with 144.7 kW and the 231D above it with 149.1 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,306correct
Power145.4 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement10,500.8 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance530.4correct
Unladen weight38,297 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow720.4 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic pressure68.9 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity397.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,401.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 3.8 kW/t (145 kW / 38.3 t)

Stronger than 69% 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 235 have?

The Caterpillar 235 delivers 145 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 235 weigh?

The unladen weight is 38,297 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 235 have?

6 cylinders, 10,501 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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