Caterpillar 330B L

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The 330B L from Caterpillar is part of the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 239.3 hp (165.5 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 10,487.7 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 33,701.9 kg. Ground clearance is 512.1 mm. The tank holds 560.2 litres. The pump delivers 480.4 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 400.1 litres. Working pressure is 343.4 bar. The cooling system holds 45 litres. The oil fill is 30.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the Cat 3306TA. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 330B L sits at the bottom of that range with 239.3 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 330B LN below it with 225.1 hp and the 235C Wide Gauge Trencher above it with 253.5 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 3306TAcorrect
Power239.3 hp (165.5 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement10,487.7 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooledcorrect
Coolant capacity45 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity30.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance512.1correct
Unladen weight33,701.9 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow480.4 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity400.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity560.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,151.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.9 kW/t (166 kW / 33.7 t)

Stronger than 73% 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 330B L have?

The Caterpillar 330B L delivers 239 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 330B L weigh?

The unladen weight is 33,702 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 330B L have?

6 cylinders, 10,488 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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