SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mid-Size Excavators | Hitachi ZX85USB-5 Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 8400 kg (18519 lbs) | 8143 kg (17952 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 48 kW (65 HP) | 42 kW (56 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 415 cm (163 in.) | 451 cm (178 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 415 cm (163 in.) | 451 cm (178 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 694.9 cm (273.6 in.) | 755.9 cm (297.6 in.) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.1 cu yds) | — |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) | — |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | C3.3B | 4 TNV98C-WHBW |
| Emission | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, Stage 3B | Tier 4 Final / EU Stage 4 |
| Net Power | 48 kW (65 HP) | 42 kW (56 HP) |
| Gross Power | 49 kw (66.6 hp) | 45.7 kW (61.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 82.1 l (21.7 gal) | 102 l (27.3 gal) |
| Operating Weight | 8400 kg (18519 lbs) | 8143 kg (17952 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.1 km (3.2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 11 RPM | 10.5 RPM |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally |
| Cooling Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 124.9 l (33.0 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 38.6 kPa (5.6 psi) | — |
| Stroke | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Displacement | 3329.9 cc (203 cu. in.) | 3300.4 cc (201 cu. in.) |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) | — |
| Drawbar Pull | 9.399 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 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

