Caterpillar 330 Hydraulic Excavator

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Featuring a C7.1 twin turbo diesel engine with a proven and reliable aftertreatment system, the Cat® 330 meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards. This excavator is designed, built, and uniquely supported to put you on the fast track to prosperity by lowering operating costs and maximizing uptime.

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THE RUNDOWN

Latest Features

Machine Setup Simplification

At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.
The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

Enhanced High-Efficiency Package

The latest enhanced high-efficiency package helps reduce fuel consumption thanks to improvements to the main valve and optimization of Smart Mode logic. Together, they work to ensure competitive performance while saving on operating expenses.

Cat® Grade 3D Ready

The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. This option provides an easier upgrade path for customers who want to add Grade with 3D after their initial purchase. To activate, contact your Cat Dealer to purchase the required 3D software licenses. Licenses can be installed remotely or manually loaded onto the machine.

Cat Payload and Advanced Payload

Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials.* Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing.*

* Payload technologies are not legal for trade. On-board data available only.

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07H

Powerful Efficiency

The latest enhanced high-efficiency package helps reduce fuel consumption and maintains competitive performance thanks to improvements to the main valve and optimization of Smart Mode logic.
Larger hydraulic pumps and an advanced electro-hydraulic help improve fuel efficiency.
Make working on slopes easier with improved swing torque over the 330F excavator.
Standard Cat® technologies help reduce operator fatigue and maintenance costs, increasing operating efficiency.
The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements
Match the excavator to the job with power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
Advansys™ bucket tips increase penetration and improve cycle times. Tip changes can be done quickly with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 50°C (122°F) with de-rate and cold start capability of –18°C (0°F). An optional –32°C (-25°F) cold start package is available.

Productivity with Technology

The latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) has been designed to maximize uptime by allowing operators to easily reorder work tool lists and quickly create new work tool combinations. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.
Leverage standard Cat Grade with 2D system with indicate-only and laser capability to help boost productivity.
The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. Activation requires the purchase of additional 3D software licenses.
Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar's single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.
Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.
Already invested in another brand’s 3D system? No problem. Standard Cat technology like Grade with 2D can readily integrate with that system to give you the precise results you need.
All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. Activation requires the purchase of additional 3D software licenses.
Cat Grade with Assist helps operators stay on grade simply and effortlessly with semi-autonomous digging. It automates boom, stick, and bucket movements to deliver more accurate cuts with less effort.
Keep the tracks on ground in lifting and hard digging with Cat Boom Assist.
Set your desired bucket angle and let Cat Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications.
Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Cat Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.
Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material--with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments--and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.*
Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing.*
Optional Cat Operator Coaching allows operators of all experience levels to improve their efficiency and productivity. With tips and data at their fingertips, operators can track and improve their productivity through everyday work on the jobsite and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.*

* On-board data available only.

Take the Guesswork out of Managing Your Equipment

Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink™ so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.
Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.

Comfort and Control

Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.
Feel more comfortable in the cab while you work with reduced cab vibrations from advanced viscous mounts.
Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.
Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.
Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.

Simple to Operate

Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth® key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.
Program your power mode and joystick preferences using Operator ID; the excavator will remember what you set each time you go to work.
Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the aid of the jog dial control.
Protect your hammer from overworking. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds -- all to prevent wear and tear on the attachment and excavator.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.
Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine and technology features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.
Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.
Auto Dig Boost increases power by up to 8% for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.*
Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat® Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.

*Auto Dig Boost calculations are based on 380 bar (boost pressure) divided by 350 bar (standard pressure). Does not apply to long reach excavators.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 330D2.
Do all daily maintenance at ground level.
Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the ground-level engine oil dipstick; fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.
Track your excavator’s filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.
Do no required maintenance on the Cat® Clean Emissions Module.
Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing your typical S·O·S^SMmonitoring will extend the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.
Expect the latest air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours.
The latest hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000 hour replacement interval.
High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
S·O·S ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.

Built-In Safety Features

Access 100% of daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.
The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.
Optional Cat® Detect - People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.*
The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
Ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
A rearview camera is standard. Upgrade to 360° visibility and you’ll easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.
Right service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.
Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.

*The system may not detect personnel in certain circumstances, such as fast swing speeds, people lying down or crouching, or when cameras are impaired by low light conditions (dusk, dawn, overcast), inclement weather (snow, rain, fog), or other similar conditions. For limitations of use, refer to the operation and maintenance manual.

Sustainability

The 330 meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Cat® diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Cat Grade technologies combine advanced guidance with optional automated machine control helping you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.
Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
Cat® Payload for excavators provides on-the-go material weighing which helps reduce fuel burn by improving loading efficiency, job site productivity, and eliminating trips to the scale.
Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite..
A well-trained operator is worth the investment. Skilled operators benefit your bottom line by maximizing productivity, avoiding costly downtime, and maintaining jobsite safety – which can help to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

*Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
**Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	300hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	304hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396	302hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	306hp (metric)
Bore	4in
Stroke	5in
Displacement	428in³
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,000 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. **Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow	560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	4320psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed	11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	81132lbf·ft

Weights

Operating Weight	67900lb
Note	Heavy Duty (HD) Long undercarriage, HD Reach boom, HD R3.2 m (10'6") stick, HD 1.80 m³ (2.35 yd³) bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity	125.2gal (US)
Cooling System	6.6gal (US)
Engine Oil	6.6gal (US)
Swing Drive - Each	10gal (US)
Final Drive - Each	1.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	81.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	38.8gal (US)
DEF Tank	10.8gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom	HD Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	HD Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.80 m³ (2.35 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	10ft
Handrail Height	10ft
Shipping Length	34.2ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.3ft
Counterweight Clearance	3.7ft
Ground Clearance	1.6ft
Track Length	15.9ft
Length to Center of Rollers	13.1ft
Track Gauge	8.5ft
Transport Width	11.1ft

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth	23.7ft
Boom	HD Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	HD Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.80 m³ (2.35 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	35.1ft
Maximum Cutting Height	32.8ft
Maximum Loading Height	22.8ft
Minimum Loading Height	7.5ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	23.3ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	40200lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO	28300lbf