Caterpillar 330C ES

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar 330C ES belongs to the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 181.2 kW, with a displacement of 8,801.5 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 42,450 kg. Ground clearance is 710.2 mm. The pump delivers 37.1 l/min. Working pressure is 41.2 bar. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the C9 ATAAC. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 30.1 to 1,096.2 kW; the 330C ES sits at the bottom of that range with 181.2 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 330B LN below it with 165.5 kW and the 330C L above it with 182 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelC9 ATAACcorrect
Power181.2 kWcorrect
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Displacement8,801.5 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance710.2correct
Unladen weight42,450 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow37.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic pressure41.2 barcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.3 kW/t (181 kW / 42.5 t)

Stronger than 76% 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 330C ES have?

The Caterpillar 330C ES delivers 181 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 330C ES weigh?

The unladen weight is 42,450 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 330C ES have?

8,802 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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