Caterpillar (CAT) Construction & Mining Equipment

Caterpillar (CAT) Construction & Mining Equipment 

 

Production Years, General Specifications, Bucket Capacity & Estimated Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption and capacity values are approximate averages. Real-world usage varies depending on material type, application, operator behavior, attachments, and site conditions.

 

Mini & Compact Excavators

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypeOperating WeightEngine PowerBucket CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
301.52000–PresentMini Excavator1.5 t20–25 HP0.02–0.05 m³1–2 L/hUltra compact
302.52003–PresentMini Excavator2.5 t20–25 HP0.03–0.06 m³1.5–2.5 L/hUrban works
303.5E2008–PresentMini Excavator3.5 t30 HP0.08–0.12 m³2–3 L/hZero tail swing
304E2010–PresentCompact Excavator4 t35 HP0.10–0.18 m³3–5 L/hLandscaping
305.5E2012–PresentCompact Excavator5.5 t50 HP0.15–0.25 m³4–6 L/hUtility works

Medium Crawler Excavators (CAT E Series / Next Gen)

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypeOperating WeightEngine PowerBucket CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
311D / 311F2006–2018Crawler Excavator11–12 t70–85 HP0.40–0.60 m³7–10 L/hGeneral construction
315D / 315F2007–2019Crawler Excavator15–17 t100–120 HP0.60–0.90 m³9–13 L/hDurable hydraulics
320D / 320GC2008–PresentCrawler Excavator20–22 t140–170 HP0.80–1.30 m³12–18 L/hMost popular CAT excavator
323F / 323 Next Gen2015–PresentCrawler Excavator23–24 t160–180 HP1.00–1.50 m³14–20 L/hFuel efficiency focus
326F2016–PresentHeavy Excavator26 t200 HP1.20–1.80 m³16–24 L/hHeavy-duty work
330 / 330 GC2018–PresentHeavy Excavator30–33 t250 HP1.50–2.20 m³20–28 L/hSmart machine control
336 / 336 Next Gen2019–PresentHeavy Excavator36 t300 HP1.80–2.80 m³25–35 L/hHigh productivity
349 / 349F2016–PresentHeavy Excavator49 t400 HP2.50–3.50 m³35–50 L/hQuarry operations

Large & Mining Excavators

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypeOperating WeightEngine PowerBucket CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
390F2014–PresentLarge Excavator90–95 t520 HP4–6 m³60–85 L/hHeavy earthmoving
6015B2015–PresentMining Excavator140 t760 HP7–9 m³90–130 L/hQuarry & mining
6030 / 6030 FS2010–PresentMining Excavator300 t1,500 HP15–17 m³180–260 L/hHigh production mining
6090 FS2012–PresentUltra Mining Excavator600 t4,000+ HP25–34 m³350–600 L/hUltra-class mining

Wheel Loaders

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypeOperating WeightEngine PowerBucket CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
924G / 924K2000–PresentWheel Loader12–13 t120–140 HP1.8–2.5 m³10–14 L/hCompact loading
950H / 950M2005–PresentWheel Loader18–20 t170–200 HP2.8–3.5 m³15–22 L/hVersatile loader
962M2014–PresentWheel Loader20–22 t200–230 HP3.0–4.0 m³18–25 L/hQuarry operations
966H / 966M2008–PresentWheel Loader23–25 t250–300 HP3.5–5.0 m³22–32 L/hHeavy-duty
972M2015–PresentWheel Loader26–28 t300–320 HP4.5–6.0 m³28–40 L/hHigh productivity
980M2016–PresentWheel Loader30–32 t350 HP5.0–7.0 m³35–50 L/hMining & quarry

Articulated Dump Trucks

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypePayloadEngine PowerBody CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
7252000–PresentArticulated Dump Truck23 t300 HP14–16 m³25–35 L/hConstruction hauling
7302004–PresentArticulated Dump Truck28 t350 HP17–20 m³30–45 L/hOff-road transport
7352006–PresentArticulated Dump Truck32 t400 HP20–23 m³35–50 L/hHeavy-duty hauling
7402010–PresentArticulated Dump Truck39–40 t450 HP24–27 m³40–60 L/hMining support

Rigid Dump Trucks (Mining Trucks)

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypePayloadEngine PowerBody CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
773G2010–PresentRigid Dump Truck54 t500 HP30–35 m³60–90 L/hQuarry transport
777G2008–PresentRigid Dump Truck90 t800 HP50–55 m³90–130 L/hMining haulage
785D2005–PresentRigid Dump Truck136 t1,000 HP80–90 m³120–180 L/hHeavy mining
789D2006–PresentRigid Dump Truck177 t1,200 HP100–110 m³150–220 L/hLarge mining
793F2010–PresentUltra-Class Dump Truck231 t1,600 HP140–160 m³200–300 L/hHigh production mining
797F2008–PresentUltra-Class Dump Truck363 t4,000 HP220–240 m³350–550 L/hOne of the world’s largest trucks

Dozers (CAT D Series)

Model SeriesProduction PeriodMachine TypeOperating WeightEngine PowerBlade CapacityEstimated Fuel ConsumptionGeneral Features
D32000–PresentDozer8–9 t80 HP1.5–2.2 m³8–12 L/hLight grading
D52003–PresentDozer13–14 t130 HP2.5–3.5 m³12–18 L/hGeneral earthmoving
D62005–PresentDozer20–22 t200 HP3.5–5.0 m³18–28 L/hQuarry support
D72008–PresentDozer25–28 t270 HP4.5–6.0 m³25–38 L/hHeavy pushing
D82010–PresentDozer40–45 t350 HP6.5–9.0 m³35–55 L/hMining operations
D92000–PresentDozer50–55 t450 HP8–12 m³45–70 L/hLarge earthmoving
D112008–PresentUltra Dozer100+ t850 HP20–30 m³90–140 L/hExtreme mining

CAT Equipment Overview

SeriesMain Characteristic
300 SeriesCompact excavators
320–340 SeriesGlobal construction standard
390 / 6000 SeriesHeavy & mining excavators
950–980 SeriesWheel loaders
ADT SeriesArticulated dump trucks
RDT SeriesMining haul trucks
D SeriesBulldozers

Main Applications

  • Construction Projects
  • Mining Operations
  • Quarry Works
  • Road Construction
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Heavy Earthmoving
  • Material Handling
  • Industrial Operations

Key Advantages of Caterpillar Machines

  • World-leading durability
  • High resale value
  • Strong global service network
  • Advanced machine control systems
  • Excellent fuel optimization technologies
  • Wide model range for all applications
  • Proven mining performance worldwide

Most Recognized CAT Models Worldwide

  • CAT 320
  • CAT 330
  • CAT 336
  • CAT 950M
  • CAT 966M
  • CAT D6 / D8 / D11
  • CAT 777 / 793 / 797 Mining Trucks

These machines are widely used in construction, quarry, mining, infrastructure, and heavy industry applications worldwide.

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