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® 329D L 329D LN Hydraulic Excavators Cat ® C7 Diesel Engine with ACERT™ Technology Net Power (ISO 9249) at 1800 rpm Standard 140 kW/190 hp Optional (high power) 152 kW/207 hp Operating Weight 28 400 to 30 100 kg Maximum Travel Speed 5.3 km/h Maximum Reach at Ground Level 10 820 mm Maximum Digging Depth 7110 mm[...]
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2 Environmentally Responsible Design Quieter operation, lower engine emissions, less fluid disposal and cleaner service can help you meet or exceed worldwide regulations and protect the environment. pg. 4 Hydraulics The hydraulic system has been designed to provide reliability and outstanding controllability with increased digging forces, lifting c[...]
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3 Electronic Control System The compact, full-color, graphical display monitor displays machine, maintenance, diagnostic and prognostic information in twenty different languages, as well as the rear view camera image. The Economy Mode and Power Management is selected from the monitor. To minimize sun glare, the monitor angle is adjustable. pg. 7 Bo[...]
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4 Engine Built for power , r eliability , economy and low emissions. Meeting r egulations... Exceeding expectations. Environmentally Responsible Design Caterpillar machines not only help you build a better world, they help maintain and pr eserve the fragile envir onment. Emissions. The Cat C7 with ACERT Technology introduces a series of evolutionar[...]
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5 Rock Scraping. Scraping rock and finishing work is easy and fast. SmartBoom simplifies the task and allows the operator to concentrate on stick and bucket, while boom freely goes up and down without using pump flow. Hammer Work. The front parts auto- matically follow the hammer while penetrating the rock. Blank shots or excessive force on the ham[...]
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6 Operator Station. The workstation is spacious, quiet and comfortable, assuring high productivity during a long workday. The air conditioner and attachment switches are conveniently located on the right-hand wall, and the key switch and throttle dial are on the right-hand console. The monitor is easy to see and maximizes visibility. Seat. An optio[...]
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7 Electronic Control System Manages the engine and hydraulics for maximum performance. Monitor Display Screen. The monitor is a full color 400x234 pixels Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) graphic display. The Master Caution Lamp blinks ON and OFF when one of the critical conditions below occurs: Engine oil pressure low Coolant temperature high ?[...]
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8 8 Tracks. The 329D comes standard with grease lubricated tracks. The track links are assembled and sealed with grease to decrease internal bushing wear, reduce travel noise and extend service life lowering operating costs. Structure 329D structural components and under carriage ar e the backbone of the machine's durability . Structures. Prov[...]
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9 Extended Service Intervals. 329D service and maintenance intervals have been extended to reduce machine service time and increase machine availability. Complete Customer Support Cat dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs. Machine Selection. Make detailed comparisons of the machines you are considering before you buy. What are th[...]
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10 Booms, Sticks and Linkage Designed for flexibility , high pr oductivity , and efficiency in a variety of applications. Front Linkage Attachments. Select the right combination of front linkage with your Cat dealer to ensure high productivity from the very start of your job. Two types of booms and three sticks are available, offering a range of co[...]
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11 4 5 1 2 3 6 Work Tools. Caterpillar work tools are designed to function as an integral part of your excavator and to provide the best possible performance in your particular application. All work tools are per- formance-matched to Cat machines. Quick Couplers. Quick couplers enable the operator to simply release one work tool and connect to anot[...]
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N N N N N N N N N H120C s, H130 s, H140D s MP20 CC, CR, PP, PS, S, TS MP30 CC, CR, S, TS MP30 PP, PS VHC-40 VHC-50 VHP-40 VHP-50 S320 S325 S340* G115 G125 G320 G330 G320B-D, -R CVP110 GOS-35 620, 700, 780 GOS-35 1050, 1260 GOS-35 1460, 1670 GOS-45 970 GOS-45 1120 GOS-45 1270 GOS-45 1580 GOS-45 1710 GOS-45 2020 GOS-45 2340 GSH20B 600, 800 GSH20B 100[...]
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14 Stick type Stick length Bucket weight Bucket capacity Bucket width/type Operating weight* 329D L (800 mm shoes) 329D LN (600 mm shoes) Ground pressure 329D L (800 mm shoes) 329D LN (600 mm shoes) Stick weight (without bucket cylinder) Boom weight (without stick cylinder) Upperstructure (without counterweight) Undercarriage 329D L (800 mm shoes) [...]
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F E D L C K J H G M B A 15 329D Hydraulic Excavator specifications Service Refill Capacities Liters Fuel Tank 520 Cooling System 30 Engine Oil 30 Swing Drive (each) 10 Final Drive (each) 6 Hydraulic system (including tank) 310 Hydraulic tank 257 Drive Maximum Travel Speed 5.3 km/h Maximum Drawbar Pull 249 kN Dimensions All dimensions are approximat[...]
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16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 11 87654 321 1 0 m 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 m 9 10 C A G F D 2650 mm E B 3200 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 11 87654 321 1 0 m 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 m 9 10 C A G F D E B 2500 mm 329D Hydraulic Excavator specifications M2.5DB mm 2500 mm -6010 mm 9340 mm 10 409 mm 6090 mm 2560 mm -6439 mm -4710 mm 1764 kN 185 kN 167 R2.6CB2 R3.[...]
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17 m m m m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 1.5 m 0 m –1.5 m –3.0 m –4.5 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 1.5 m 0 m –1.5 m –3.0 m –4.5 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 1.5 m 0 m –1.5 m –3.0 m –4.5 m 7.5 m 6.0 m [...]
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18 m m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 1.5 m 0 m –1.5 m –3.0 m –4.5 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m 7.5 m 6.0 m 4.5 m 3.0 m 1.5 m 0 m –1.5 m –3.0 m –4.5 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.5 m 6.0 m 7.5 m 9.0 m *6480 *6480 5.96 *8030 7760 *6070 5750 7.1 *8800 7530 *7750 5150 *6040 4810 7.79 *12 980 11 260 *10 040 7170 8040 5010 *6290 4350 8.15 *15 460 10 490[...]
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19 Other Standard Equipment Auxiliary hydraulic valve for hydro- mechanical tools Cat branded XT hoses and reusable couplings Cat Datalink and capability to use ET Caterpillar one key security system with locks for doors, cab and fuel cap Cross-roller type swing bearing Counterweight with lifting eyes Drive for auxiliary pump Heavy lift mode Regene[...]
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® HEHH3856 (07/2008) hr 329D L and 329D LN Hydraulic Excavators For more complete information on Cat products, dealer services, and industry solutions, visit us on the web at www.cat.com Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment. See your Caterpillar dealer for a[...]