Engine
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 346 hp 258 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 347 hp 259 kW |
| Bore | 5 in 115 mm |
| Stroke | 6 in 149 mm |
| Displacement | 568 in³ 9.3 l |
Key Specs
Fuel efficiency and serviceability make the Cat® 345 GC stand out. Add in a quiet and comfortable ROPS cab, easy-to-use controls, and multiple Cat attachment options and you have one tough excavator capable of taking on a variety of tasks.
The 345 GC gets work done efficiently and reliably with balanced power and control.
An adjustable seat, easy-to-reach controls, and ISO-certified ROPS protection make for a more pleasant, safer work environment.
Increase uptime and reduce costs with extended maintenance intervals.
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 346 hp 258 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 347 hp 259 kW |
| Bore | 5 in 115 mm |
| Stroke | 6 in 149 mm |
| Displacement | 568 in³ 9.3 l |
| Operating Weight | 93000 lb 42200 kg |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 23.6 ft 7200 mm |
| Boom | Reach 6.9m (22.8"") Reach 6.9m (22.8"") |
| Stick | R2.9TB (9'6"") R2.9TB (9'6"") |
| Bucket | HD 2.41 m³ (3.15 yd³) HD 2.41 m³ (3.15 yd³) |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 37 ft 11290 mm |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 34.6 ft 10540 mm |
| Maximum Loading Height | 23.7 ft 7210 mm |
| Minimum Loading Height | 10.3 ft 3130 mm |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 23 ft 7040 mm |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17.7 ft 5390 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 52860 lbf 235 kN |
| Stick Digging Force - ISO | 40530 lbf 180 kN |
| Main System - Maximum Flow | 630 l/min (166 gal/min) 630 l/min (166 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5076 psi 35000 kPa |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5076 psi 35000 kPa |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
| Swing Speed | 8.27 r/min 8.27 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 114543 ft·lbf 155 kN·m |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 158.5 gal (US) 600 l |
| Cooling System | 10.5 gal (US) 40 l |
| Engine Oil | 8.5 gal (US) 32 l |
| Swing Drive | 3.6 gal (US) 13.5 l |
| Final Drive - Each | 2.1 gal (US) 8 l |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 111.7 gal (US) 423 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 49.1 gal (US) 186 l |
| Boom | Reach 6.9m (22.8"") Reach 6.9m (22.8"") |
| Stick | R2.9TB (9'6"") R2.9TB (9'6"") |
| Bucket | HD 2.41 m³ (3.15 yd³) HD 2.41 m³ (3.15 yd³) |
| Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 10.6 ft 3230 mm |
| Handrail Height | 11.1 ft 3370 mm |
| Shipping Length | 38.1 ft 11600 mm |
| Tail Swing Radius | 11.6 ft 3530 mm |
| Counterweight Clearance | 4.3 ft 1300 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.7 ft 520 mm |
| Track Length | 16.5 ft 5030 mm |
| Track Length to Center of Rollers | 13.3 ft 4040 mm |
| Track Gauge | 9 ft 2740 mm |
| Transport Width | 11 ft 3340 mm |
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Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.
Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.
VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.
VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.
VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.
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