Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator
Cat 330 next-generation excavator specs: 273 hp net power, 69,200 lb operating weight, 23.9 ft max digging depth, 2.30 yd3 bucket basis, and Tier 4 Final / Stage V emissions.
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Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator Specs at a Glance
The Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator is a 69,200 lb crawler excavator rated at 273 net horsepower with a listed max dig depth of 23.90 ft. Use this page to check the core model specs, then confirm the exact serial range, blade or bucket, undercarriage, counterweight, hydraulic options, and emissions package before using the numbers for purchase, transport, or bid decisions.
Spec basis: Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10 ft 6 in) stick, 1.76 m3 (2.30 yd3) Heavy Duty bucket, 800 mm (31 in) triple grouser shoes, and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight.
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Key OEM Spec Summary
Fuel burn and hourly operating cost are Heavy Equipment Hub editorial estimates for planning. They are not OEM guaranteed values.
Complete OEM Technical Data Sheet
Verified OEM engine parameters, hydraulic pressure circuits, digging forces, and transport dimensions.
| Reference Name | Caterpillar 330 Medium Excavator product specifications |
| Primary OEM Reference | https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/equipment/excavators/medium-excavators/126480.html |
| Spec Configuration | Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10 ft 6 in) stick, 1.76 m3 (2.30 yd3) Heavy Duty bucket, 800 mm (31 in) triple grouser shoes, and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight. |
| Last Reviewed | September 2026 |
| Cost and Fuel Note | Fuel burn and hourly operating cost are Heavy Equipment Hub editorial estimates for planning. They are not OEM guaranteed values. |
| Engine Make & Model | Cat C7.1 |
| Net Power (ISO 9249) | 273 HP (203.7 kW) |
| Engine Power (ISO 14396) | 275 HP (205 kW) |
| Engine Displacement | 7.01 L (428 cu in) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20 where approved |
| Operating Weight | 69,200 lbs (31,400 kg) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125.2 gal (474 L) |
| DEF Capacity | 10.8 gal (41 L) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 81.9 gal (310 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 38.8 gal (147 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 6.6 gal (25 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.6 gal (25 L) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 2.6 gal (10 L) |
| Final Drive Capacity - Each | 1.5 gal (5.5 L) |
| Swing Speed | 11.5 rpm |
| Swing Torque | 81,132 lbf-ft (110 kN-m) |
| Max Travel Speed | 3.3 mph (5.3 km/h) |
| Main Pump Max Flow | 148 gpm (560 L/min) |
| Equipment Pressure | 5,075 psi (35,000 kPa) |
| Equipment Pressure - Lift Mode | 5,510 psi (38,000 kPa) |
| Travel Circuit Pressure | 5,075 psi (35,000 kPa) |
| Swing Circuit Pressure | 4,320 psi (29,800 kPa) |
| Boom | Reach boom 6.15 m (20 ft 2 in) |
| Stick | Reach stick 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in) |
| Bucket | 1.76 m3 (2.30 yd3) Heavy Duty bucket |
| Max Digging Depth | 23.9 ft (7.24 m) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 35.0 ft (10.68 m) |
| Max Cutting Height | 32.9 ft (10.03 m) |
| Max Loading Height | 22.8 ft (6.95 m) |
| Minimum Loading Height | 7.5 ft (2.30 m) |
| Max Depth Cut for 8 ft Level Bottom | 23.3 ft (7.09 m) |
| Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth | 19.7 ft (6.01 m) |
| Bucket Digging Force | 40,200 lbf (179 kN) |
| Stick Digging Force | 28,300 lbf (126 kN) |
| Shipping Length | 34.2 ft (10.42 m) |
| Shipping Height | 10.0 ft (3.06 m) |
| Transport Width | 11.1 ft (3.39 m) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 10.3 ft (3.13 m) |
| Track Length | 15.9 ft (4.86 m) |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 13.1 ft (3.99 m) |
| Track Gauge | 8.5 ft (2.59 m) |
| Track Shoe Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 1.6 ft (0.49 m) |
| Counterweight Clearance | 3.7 ft (1.12 m) |
| Best Fit | Contractors who need a production-focused 30-ton excavator for larger buckets, heavier trenching, and steady truck loading. |
| Verify Before Transport | Transport width and weight can change with shoe width, guarding, bucket, coupler, boom/stick package, and counterweight. |
| Attachment Checks | Confirm auxiliary hydraulic flow, pressure setting, tool control, case drain, and return filtration before pairing hammers, processors, grapples, thumbs, or compactors. |
| Common Long-Tail Searches Answered | Cat 330 operating weight, Cat 330 horsepower, Cat 330 dig depth, Cat 330 bucket size, Cat 330 hydraulic flow, Cat 330 fuel consumption estimate. |
Machine Architecture & Operational Overview
The Caterpillar 330 is a 30-ton class crawler excavator aimed at higher-production trenching, truck loading, site preparation, and mass excavation. Compared with smaller 20-ton machines, the 330 is selected for larger bucket capacity, higher hydraulic flow, stronger digging forces, and more stable lifting performance. The values below use the long undercarriage, 6.15 m reach boom, 3.2 m reach stick, 2.30 yd3 Heavy Duty bucket, 31-inch triple grouser shoes, and 14,770 lb counterweight reference configuration. Fuel burn and hourly operating cost are planning estimates, not OEM-guaranteed figures.
Primary Jobsite Applications: Mass excavation, highway construction, production trenching, truck loading, quarry support, site preparation, heavy utilities, and demolition support
Buyer and Fleet Checklist
Before You Use These Specs
Transport Planning
Confirm weight, width, height, bucket or blade removal, counterweight, shoe width, tire package, permits, and trailer capacity against the actual machine configuration.
Attachment Matching
Check hydraulic flow, relief pressure, coupler style, case drain, return filtration, tool control, lifting limits, and dealer-approved attachment charts.
Cost Per Hour
Build the hourly rate from fuel, DEF, preventive maintenance, wear parts, tires or undercarriage, repairs, depreciation, finance cost, insurance, and utilization.
Spec Accuracy
Use the source link and configuration note as the starting point, then verify serial range and local-market literature before purchase, repair, hauling, or bid work.
Common Long-Tail Searches This Page Answers
What is the operating weight?
69,200 lb, depending on configuration.
How much horsepower does it have?
273 net hp for the listed engine configuration.
What is the maximum dig depth?
23.90 ft with the listed boom and stick setup.
What should be verified before use?
Serial prefix, attachment package, counterweight, track shoe width, emissions tier, and local dealer documentation.
Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator FAQ
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator?
The listed operating weight is 69,200 lb for the referenced configuration. Buckets, blades, couplers, thumbs, guards, counterweights, tires, track shoes, fuel level, and regional packages can change the final transport weight.
How much horsepower does the Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator have?
The listed net horsepower is 273 hp. Confirm the exact engine rating standard, emissions package, and model year before using the value for bidding, rental comparison, or attachment sizing.
Is the fuel burn shown here an OEM guaranteed number?
No. The fuel burn and hourly cost values are Heavy Equipment Hub planning estimates. Real fuel use changes with load factor, idle time, operator habits, hydraulic demand, underfoot conditions, maintenance condition, and job cycle.
What should I verify before buying, renting, or transporting this machine?
Verify serial range, configuration, attachment package, fluid specifications, transport dimensions, tire or track setup, counterweight, emissions equipment, service history, and the latest OEM or dealer documentation.
Recommended OEM Filters & Fluid Maintenance Kits
Caterpillar 500-Hour Scheduled Maintenance Filter Kit
Official heavy duty hydraulic return filters, engine oil filters, fuel water separators, and SOS fluid sampling bottles.
Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator Knowledge Base & Topic Cluster
Deep-dive technical guides attached to this master machine pillar.
Cat 330 500-Hour Maintenance Checklist: Hydraulics, Fluids, Filters, Undercarriage and Attachments
A Cat 330 500-hour maintenance checklist for 30-ton excavator fleets covering hydraulic oil, filters, cooling airflow, undercarriage wear, bucket linkage, attachments, samples and work-order notes.
Cat 330 Hydraulic Overheating Troubleshooting: Hot Oil, Slow Cycle Times, Pump Noise and Attachment Load
A Cat 330 hydraulic overheating workflow for high oil temperature, slow boom or stick, pump noise, cooler restriction, relief heat, attachment duty, travel load and stop-work triggers.
Cat 330 Operating Cost Per Hour: Fuel Burn, DEF, Tracks, Maintenance, Attachments and Ownership
Cat 330 cost per hour guide using fuel burn, diesel price, DEF, undercarriage reserve, 500-hour maintenance, bucket wear, high-flow attachment duty, utilization and ownership assumptions.
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Cat 330 Seasonal Maintenance Guide: Winter Starts, Summer Cooling, Tracks, Attachments and Storage
A Cat 330 seasonal maintenance guide for winter diesel, DEF, batteries, hydraulic warm-up, packed tracks, summer cooling airflow, attachment season changes, storage and return-to-service checks.
Fleet Management Specs
Spec Verification
Core machine values are checked against the Caterpillar 330 Medium Excavator product specifications. Configuration-sensitive values should still be verified against the exact serial range and dealer spec sheet.
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