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Caterpillar 330C MH

Series: Caterpillar Material Handler

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The Caterpillar Material Handler series from Caterpillar includes the 330C MH. The engine delivers 267.7 hp (181.2 kW), with a displacement of 8,799.9 cm³. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 43,814.8 kg. Ground clearance is 518.2 mm. Top speed is 5.1 km/h. The tank holds 618.2 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 410.3 litres. The cooling system holds 35.2 litres. The oil fill is 35.6 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C-9. The Caterpillar Material Handler series covers 14 models. Rated output within it ranges from 149 to 349.8 hp; the 330C MH sits in the middle of that range with 267.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the M325C LMH below it with 204.8 hp and the 345B L MH above it with 349.8 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C-9correct
Power267.7 hp (181.2 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Displacement8,799.9 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity35.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity35.6 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance518.2correct
Unladen weight43,814.8 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typehydrostatic transmissioncorrect
Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Top speed5.1 km/hcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity410.3 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity618.2 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.1 kW/t (181 kW / 43.8 t)

Stronger than 51% of the material handlers in the register — out of 88 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 MH have?

The Caterpillar 330C MH delivers 268 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 330C MH weigh?

The unladen weight is 43,815 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 330C MH have?

8,800 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 330C MH go?

Top speed is 5.1 km/h.

What to check before buying

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  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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