SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 212 vs Liebherr A311
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 212 and the Liebherr A311. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 21270 kW (94 HP)
Liebherr A31168 kW (91 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 21212832 kg (28290 lbs)
Liebherr A31111600 kg (25574 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 21212832 kg (28290 lbs)
Liebherr A31111600 kg (25574 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 212 Wheeled Excavators | Liebherr A311 Wheeled Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Wheeled Excavator | Wheeled Excavator |
| Weight | 12832 kg (28290 lbs) | 11600 kg (25574 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 70 kW (94 HP) | 68 kW (91 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 479 cm (188 in.) | 411 cm (162 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 479 cm (188 in.) | 411 cm (162 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 493.8 cm (194.4 in.) | 676.7 cm (266.4 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 771.1 cm (303.6 in.) | 841.2 cm (331.2 in.) |
| Overall Length | 798.6 cm (314.4 in.) | 871.7 cm (343.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds) | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds) | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) | 0.2 m2 (0.2 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | 210.3 cm (82.8 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) | — |
| Overall Width (Outriggers Down) | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Deutz |
| Engine Model | T4.236 | BF4M2012 |
| Net Power | 70 kW (94 HP) | 68 kW (91 HP) |
| Gross Power | 74.0 kW (99.3 HP) | 71.8 kW (96.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 216 LPM (57.1 GPM) | 220 LPM (58.2 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 330.1 l (87.2 gal) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 300 Bar (4352 psi) | 350 Bar (5077 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 12832 kg (28290 lbs) | 11600 kg (25574 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 20.0 km (12.4 mph) | 20.1 km (12.5 mph) |
| Cab Height | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 253.0 cm (99.6 in.) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Direct injection turbocharged |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 245.3 l (64.8 gal) | 215.0 l (56.8 gal) |
| Front Diff Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Displacement | 3860.8 cc (236 cu. in.) | 4000.1 cc (244 cu. in.) |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cutting Height | 707.1 cm (278.4 in.) | 667.5 cm (262.8 in.) |
| Tire Size | 10.00-20 | 9.00-20 |
| Max Steering Angle | 35 ° | — |
| Oscillating Axle Angle | 19 ° | — |
| Swing Speed | — | 9 RPM |
| Alternator | — | 55 A |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | — | Variable Displacement, Swashplate Pump |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.