Caterpillar 330C L

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar 330C L is a model in the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 182 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,799.9 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 35,108 kg. Ground clearance is 487.7 mm. The tank holds 617 litres. The pump delivers 560.2 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 174.1 litres. Working pressure is 342.9 bar. The engine fitted is the CAT C9. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 30.1 to 1,096.2 kW; the 330C L sits at the bottom of that range with 182 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 330C LN below it with 181.2 kW and the 235C Wide Gauge Trencher above it with 186.4 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 modelCAT C9correct
Power182 kWcorrect
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement8,799.9 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance487.7correct
Unladen weight35,108 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow560.2 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity174.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure342.9 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity617 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.2 kW/t (182 kW / 35.1 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 L have?

The Caterpillar 330C L delivers 182 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 330C L weigh?

The unladen weight is 35,108 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 330C L have?

6 cylinders, 8,800 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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