Caterpillar 349E

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series from Caterpillar includes the 349E. The engine delivers 438 hp (295.3 kW), with a displacement of 12,503.3 cm³. The unladen weight is 53,297.1 kg. The tank holds 719.2 litres. The hydraulic tank holds 570.1 litres. The cooling system holds 50 litres. The oil fill is 43.2 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C13 ACERT. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 349E sits in the lower part of that range with 438 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 375 below it with 433.9 hp and the 374F L above it with 478.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C13 ACERTcorrect
Power438 hp (295.3 kW)correct
Displacement12,503.3 cm³correct
Coolant capacity50 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity43.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight53,297.1 kgcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity570.1 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity719.2 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.5 kW/t (295 kW / 53.3 t)

Stronger than 91% 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 349E have?

The Caterpillar 349E delivers 438 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 349E weigh?

The unladen weight is 53,297 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 349E have?

12,503 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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