Caterpillar 311B

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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With the 311B, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 86.2 hp (58.9 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,244.2 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 12,555.4 kg. Ground clearance is 442 mm. The tank holds 250.2 litres. The pump delivers 216.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 157.1 litres. Working pressure is 343.4 bar. The cooling system holds 15.5 litres. The oil fill is 13.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the Cat 3064T. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 311B sits at the bottom of that range with 86.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the E120B below it with 85.2 hp and the 311D LRR above it with 87.2 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3064Tcorrect
Power86.2 hp (58.9 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,244.2 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity15.5 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity13.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance442correct
Unladen weight12,555.4 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow216.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity157.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity250.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,761.5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.7 kW/t (59 kW / 12.6 t)

Stronger than 18% 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 311B have?

The Caterpillar 311B delivers 86.2 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 311B weigh?

The unladen weight is 12,555 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 311B have?

4 cylinders, 4,244 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.

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