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Caterpillar 5230 Specs
Caterpillar 5230 mining shovel specifications: excavator type Mining Shovel, weight 318500 kg, horsepower 1096 kW, max digging reach 1002.8 cm.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mining Shovel | |
| Weight | 318500 kg | 702172 lbs |
| Horsepower | 1096 kW | 1470 HP |
| Max Digging Reach | 1002.8 cm | 394.8 in. |
| Track Length | 9814.6 cm | 3864.0 in. |
| Length of Track on Ground | 819.9 cm | 322.8 in. |
| Upper Structure Ground Clearance | 246.9 cm | 97.2 in. |
| Loading Shovel Shoe Width | 1801.4 cm | 709.2 in. |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | |
| Engine Model | 3516 EUI | |
| Net Power | 1096 kW | 1470 HP |
| Gross Power | 1104.6 kW | 1481.3 HP |
| Operating Weight | 318500 kg | 702172 lbs |
| Loading Shovel Operating Weight | 318.503 kg | 702172.4 lbs |
| Max Travel Speed | 2.6 km | 1.6 mph |
| Cab Height | 746.8 cm | 294.0 in. |
| Height of Track | 228.6 cm | 90.0 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 5330.2 l | 1408.1 gal |
| Loading Shovel Ground Pressure | 153.1 kPa | 22.2 psi |
| Max Cutting Height | 1502.7 cm | 591.6 in. |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
