SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar R1700G vs Caterpillar R2900G
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar R1700G and the Caterpillar R2900G. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar R1700G240.9 kW (323 hp)
Caterpillar R2900G290.1 kW (389 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar R1700G52503.3 kg (115750 lbs)
Caterpillar R2900G67408.3 kg (148610 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar R1700G52503.3 kg (115750 lbs)
Caterpillar R2900G67408.3 kg (148610 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar R1700G Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar R2900GWheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 240.9 kW (323 hp) | 290.1 kW (389 hp) |
| Weight | 52503.3 kg (115750 lbs) | 67408.3 kg (148610 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 31783.2 kg (70070 lbs) | 39925.2 kg (88020 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 24.1 km/h (15 mph) | 25.3 km/h (15.7 mph) |
| Engine Model | C11 ACERT | C15 ACERT |
| Displacement | 11143.2 cc (680 cu in.) | 15205.6 cc (927.9 cu in.) |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Net Power | 240.9 kW (323 hp) | 290.1 kW (389 hp) |
| Gross Power | 263.2 kW (353 hp) | 320.7 kW (430 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5697.0 l (1505 gal) | 854.0 l (225.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 34.1 l (9 gal) | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 62.8 l (16.6 gal) | 75.0 l (19.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 124.9 l (33 gal) | 140.1 l (37 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 46.9 l (12.4 gal) | 62.1 l (16.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) | 118.9 l (31.4 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) | 126.8 l (33.5 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 16 ° | 16 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 24.1 km/h (15 mph) | 25.3 km/h (15.7 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 25.3 km/h (15.7 mph) | 26.4 km/h (16.4 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.8 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.4 sec | 3.1 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.9 sec | 3.4 sec |
| Operating Weight | 52503.3 kg (115750 lbs) | 67408.3 kg (148610 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 31783.2 kg (70070 lbs) | 39925.2 kg (88020 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 5.7 m³ (7.5 cu yds) | 7.2 m³ (9.4 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 701.0 cm (276 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Cab Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 1066.8 cm (420 in) | 1127.8 cm (444 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Tire Size | 26.5 x 25 36 PLY STMS L5S | 29.5 x 29 34 PLY STMS |
| Breakout Force | — | 27351.6 kg (60300 lbs) |
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