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Caterpillar 345B L-VG

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar 345B L-VG is a model in the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 294 hp (216.3 kW), with a displacement of 10,300.9 cm³. The unladen weight is 46,200 kg. Ground clearance is 740.7 mm. The tank holds 600.4 litres. The pump delivers 640.1 l/min. Working pressure is 343.4 bar. The engine fitted is the 3176CATAAC. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 345B L-VG sits in the lower part of that range with 294 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 350 L below it with 290 hp and the 336FL above it with 323.6 hp. 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 model3176CATAACcorrect
Power294 hp (216.3 kW)correct
Displacement10,300.9 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance740.7correct
Unladen weight46,200 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow640.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic pressure343.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity600.4 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,346.7correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.7 kW/t (216 kW / 46.2 t)

Stronger than 84% 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 345B L-VG have?

The Caterpillar 345B L-VG delivers 294 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 345B L-VG weigh?

The unladen weight is 46,200 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 345B L-VG have?

10,301 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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