SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 345B vs Hitachi EX450H-5
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 345B and the Hitachi EX450H-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 345B216 kW (290 HP)
Hitachi EX450H-5224 kW (301 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 345B43000 kg (94799 lbs)
Hitachi EX450H-543091 kg (95000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 345B43000 kg (94799 lbs)
Hitachi EX450H-543091 kg (95000 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 345B Large Excavators | Hitachi EX450H-5 Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 43000 kg (94799 lbs) | 43091 kg (95000 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 216 kW (290 HP) | 224 kW (301 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 829 cm (326 in.) | 789 cm (311 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 829 cm (326 in.) | 789 cm (311 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) | 755.9 cm (297.6 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1222.2 cm (481.2 in.) | 1188.7 cm (468.0 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 652.3 cm (256.8 in.) | 679.7 cm (267.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1173.5 cm (462.0 in.) | 1182.6 cm (465.6 in.) |
| Track Length | 4846.3 cm (1908.0 in.) | 4846.3 cm (1908.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 51.8 cm (20.4 in.) | 51.8 cm (20.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 362.7 cm (142.8 in.) | 347.5 cm (136.8 in.) |
| Overall Width | 335.3 cm (132.0 in.) | 335.3 cm (132.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | 3176 CATAAC | A-6RB1TQA |
| Net Power | 216 kW (290 HP) | 224 kW (301 HP) |
| Gross Power | 224.7 kW (301.3 HP) | 232.9 kW (312.3 HP) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 640 LPM (169.1 GPM) | 719 LPM (190.3 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 43000 kg (94799 lbs) | 43091 kg (95000 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.5 km (2.8 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Cab Height | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 332.2 cm (130.8 in.) |
| Fuel Capacity | 600.4 l (158.6 gal) | 605.3 l (159.9 gal) |
| Displacement | 10300.9 cc (629 cu. in.) | 13732.4 cc (838 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1082.0 cm (426.0 in.) | 1097.3 cm (432.0 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 131.1 cm (51.6 in.) | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 32.840 kg (72400 lbs) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | — | 1.8 m2 (2.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 2.3 m2 (3.0 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | — | 1.4 m2 (1.8 cu yds) |
| Rated Power | — | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 520.1 l (137.4 gal) |
| Swing Speed | — | 9 RPM |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | — | 1230.1 Nm (907.3 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | — | 16.7 l (4.4 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) |
| Ground Pressure | — | 80.7 kPa (11.7 psi) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 8 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 47 |
| Alternator | — | 40 A |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.