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Caterpillar 308E2 CR vs Hitachi ZX85USB-5

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 308E2 CR and the Hitachi ZX85USB-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 308E2 CR48 kW (65 HP)
Hitachi ZX85USB-542 kW (56 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 308E2 CR8400 kg (18519 lbs)
Hitachi ZX85USB-58143 kg (17952 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 308E2 CR8400 kg (18519 lbs)
Hitachi ZX85USB-58143 kg (17952 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 308E2 CRCaterpillar 308E2 CRMid-Size ExcavatorsHitachi ZX85USB-5Hitachi ZX85USB-5Mid-Size Excavators
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight8400 kg (18519 lbs)8143 kg (17952 lbs)
Horsepower48 kW (65 HP)42 kW (56 HP)
Digging Depth415 cm (163 in.)451 cm (178 in.)
Max Digging Depth415 cm (163 in.)451 cm (178 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground694.9 cm (273.6 in.)755.9 cm (297.6 in.)
Max Bucket Capacity0.8 m2 (1.1 cu yds)—
Min Bucket Capacity0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds)—
Engine MakeCaterpillarYanmar
Engine ModelC3.3B4 TNV98C-WHBW
EmissionU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, Stage 3BTier 4 Final / EU Stage 4
Net Power48 kW (65 HP)42 kW (56 HP)
Gross Power49 kw (66.6 hp)45.7 kW (61.3 HP)
Rated Power2400 RPM2000 RPM
Hydraulic System Capacity82.1 l (21.7 gal)102 l (27.3 gal)
Operating Weight8400 kg (18519 lbs)8143 kg (17952 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.6 km (3.5 mph)5.1 km (3.2 mph)
Swing Speed11 RPM10.5 RPM
AspirationTurbochargedNaturally
Cooling Capacity14.0 l (3.7 gal)9.8 l (2.6 gal)
Fuel Capacity124.9 l (33.0 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity11.4 l (3.0 gal)—
Ground Pressure38.6 kPa (5.6 psi)—
Stroke11.9 cm (4.7 in)—
Bore9.4 cm (3.7 in)—
Displacement3329.9 cc (203 cu. in.)3300.4 cc (201 cu. in.)
Track Gauge201.2 cm (79.2 in.)—
Drawbar Pull9.399 kg (20720 lbs)6.650 kg (14661 lbs)
Max Digging Reach—79.2 cm (31.2 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth—405.4 cm (159.6 in.)
Ground Clearance—36.6 cm (14.4 in.)
Tail Swing Radius—149.4 cm (58.8 in.)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity—197 LPM (52.9 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure—39 Bar (566 psi)
Cab Height—271.3 cm (106.8 in.)
Cooling system—High efficiency direct-driven, suction-type fan
Bucket Digging Force(SAE)—4.752 kg (10476.1 lbs)
Number of Shoes per Side—40
Max Cutting Height—716.3 cm (282.0 in.)
Alternator—50 amp

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