Medium Excavators 330 Tier 4 / Stage V

Name: 330 Excavator | 30 Ton Excavator / Digger
Brand: Caterpillar

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Key Specs

Net Power - ISO 9249: 273 hp; 203.7 kW

Operating Weight: 69200 lb; 31400 kg

Maximum Digging Depth: 23.9 ft; 7240 mm

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Overview

The 30-Ton Productivity Benchmark

The Cat® 330 delivers more digging force and larger buckets for faster, more accurate work. Built with advanced technology, it’s designed for site prep, utility, and mass excavation, helping reduce fuel use and maintenance costs while maximizing output.

Benefits

HIgh Fuel Efficiency

With larger hydraulic pumps, an advanced electro-hydraulic system, and increased bucket capacity, this machine delivers high productivity per unit of fuel.

Low Maintenance Costs

Fewer maintenance items paired with extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals increases uptime and reduces costs.

High Operating Efficiency

Cat Grade with 2D, Cat Payload, Auto Dig Boost*, and Auto Heavy Lift* come standard, helping operators dig with precision, load faster, and move more material every hour.

*Not available in Japan or on Super Long Reach configurations.

Low CO2 Emissions

The 330 emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the previous 330F.

Features At A Glance

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Latest Features

Machine Setup Simplification

At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.
The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

Cat® Grade 3D Ready

The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. This option provides an easier upgrade path for customers who want to add Grade with 3D after their initial purchase. To activate, contact your Cat Dealer to purchase the required 3D software licenses. Licenses can be installed remotely or manually loaded onto the machine.

Cat Payload and Advanced Payload*

Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials. Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing. Combine Payload with VisionLink™** to analyze jobsites and individual assets for remote management of production targets and key metrics.

*Payload technologies are not legal for trade.
**VisionLink subscription required.

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07H

Performance and Productivity

Larger hydraulic pumps and an advanced electro-hydraulic help improve fuel efficiency.
Lift more with improved lift capacity and increased bucket size over the 330F excavator.
Make working on slopes easier with improved swing torque over the 330F excavator.
Standard Cat® technologies help reduce operator fatigue and maintenance costs, increasing operating efficiency.
The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards with an after treatment system that requires no maintenance or downtime.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements
Match the excavator to the job with power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
Advansys™ bucket tips increase penetration and improve cycle times. Tip changes can be done quickly with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Available Smart Boom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work. The benefits are reduced operator stress and reduced fuel consumption.
Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 50° C (122° F) with de-rate and cold start capability of –18° C (0° F). An optional – 32° C (–25° F) cold start package is available.

Productivity with Technology

The latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) has been designed to maximize uptime by allowing operators to easily reorder work tool lists and quickly create new work tool combinations. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.
Leverage standard Cat Grade with 2D system with indicate-only and laser capability to help boost productivity.
Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar's single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.
Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.
All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. Activation requires the purchase of additional 3D software licenses.
Standard Grade Assist helps you stay on grade – simply and effortlessly – with single-lever digging.
Keep the tracks on ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.
Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications.
Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.
Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material--with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments--and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.*
Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing (E-Tickets).*
Combine Payload with VisionLink™ and remotely manage your production targets.
Optional Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.

*Advanced Payload requires an additional software license (SEA). E-Ticket functionality requires a subscription to VisionLink™.

Take the Guesswork out of Managing Your Equipment

VisionLink™ provides actionable data insights for all assets – regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.* Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Equipment management features provide up-to-date asset tracking of your entire fleet. You can track asset location, operating hours, fuel level, health issues, and overall utilization. Monitor equipment health with fault codes, fluid analysis, and inspection due dates. It's all about making informed, data-based decisions to help reduce operating costs. Productivity management features enable you to analyze overall job site performance. You'll be able to track tonnage moved, production targets, and payload, as well as Grade 3D and compaction data. These vital metrics help you to reduce costs and improve jobsite operational efficiency.
Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.
Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.
The Cat PL161 attachment locator allows you to track attachments across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The work tool recognition feature automatically adjusts machine settings based on the selected tool.

*Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

Designed for Operators

Choose between Deluxe and Premium cabs – both with automatic climate control.
The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable. The Premium seat is heated and cooled and adjusts automatically.
Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.
Feel more comfortable in the cab while you work with reduced cab vibrations from advanced viscous mounts.
Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.
Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.
Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.

Simple to Operate

Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth® key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.
Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the aid of the jog dial control.
Protect your hammer tool from overheating and rapid wear. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds - all to extend the tool’s service life.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.
The Cat® PL161 attachment locator is a Bluetooth device designed to let users know where their attachments are across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates easily into VisionLink™ for full fleet management of machines and attachments from one smartphone or tablet dashboard to view location and tracking details.
Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.*
Auto Dig Boost increases power by up to 8% for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.**
Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
Need more lift during your shift? Turn on Auto Heavy Lift and get up to 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.**
Tiltrotator attachments-ours or other brands-work seamlessly with Cat 2D Grade, Assist, Payload, and E-Fence. With no additional hardware required, all you have to do is simply select "Third Party Tiltrotator System Installation" in the monitor, do the calibration, and get to work.

* Automated attachment settings must be enabled within each machine configuration. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
*Auto Dig Boost and Auto Heavy Lift calculations are based on 380 bar (boost pressure) divided by 350 bar (standard pressure). Does not apply to long reach excavators.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 330F.
Perform all daily maintenance inspections at ground level.
Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the ground-level engine oil dipstick; fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.
Track your excavator’s filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.
Do no required maintenance on the Cat® Clean Emissions Module.
Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing your typical S·O·S^SMmonitoring will extend the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.
Expect the latest air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours.
The latest hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000 hour replacement interval.
High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
S·O·S ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance, along with parts needed, so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.

Safely Home Every Day

Lift Assist helps you avoid tipping. With visual and auditory alerts, you’ll know if your load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.
Access 100% of daily maintenance inspection points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.
The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.
The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
Ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
A rearview camera and a right-side-view camera are standard. Upgrade to 360° visibility and you’ll easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.
Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.
Latest right service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
Available boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.
Optional Cat® Detect - People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.*
Optional Cat Command remote control enables equipment operators to work safely outside the machine when working in hazardous environments. Command offers the choice of handheld Consoles** (line-of-sight) or long-distance virtual Stations (non-line-of-sight). Deep integration with machine systems enables efficiency and productivity by maintaining the use of in-cab technology** features (Grade, Payload, Assist, etc.).
2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.
Make service work easier with optional inspection lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine, pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility.

*The system may not detect personnel in certain circumstances, such as fast swing speeds, people lying down or crouching, or when cameras are impaired by low light conditions (dusk, dawn, overcast), inclement weather (snow, rain, fog), or other similar conditions. For limitations of use, refer to the operation and maintenance manual.
**Operator assist features for the Command Console are not available in the Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Attachments

Tackle your jobs with a complete Cat® solution. Cat attachments are not just accessories – they are essential tools that define what your machine can do. When you pair a Cat excavator with Cat attachments, you unlock a fully integrated system built for performance, durability, and efficiency. Whether you are clearing land, breaking concrete, or compacting soil, the right attachment transforms your excavator into a powerful, multi-purpose tool ready for any challenge. Depending on your project or application, you could benefit from excavator attachments such as:

Buckets: Handle everything from digging and grading to cleanup and debris removal with your excavator. Caterpillar® offers general duty, heavy duty, extreme duty, and severe duty buckets, as well as specialized designs for ditch cleaning, rock, and finishing work. Reinforced edges and wear-resistant materials ensure long-lasting performance in tough conditions.
Couplers (HEX): Cat® couplers for excavators enable fast, secure attachment changes, without the need to leave the cab. From Pin Grabbers to hydraulic quick connect options, couplers help reduce downtime, boost jobsite efficiency and promote versatility by allowing multiple machines to share a common attachment inventory.
Hammers: Break concrete, rock, and steel with up to 1,000 blows per minute. Built for high-production demolition, quarrying, and construction, they offer powerful impact energy and consistent performance. Their durability and low-maintenance design make them essential for demanding breaking applications.
Multi-Processors: A versatile tool for demolition, equipped with interchangeable jaws to handle concrete, steel, and rebar. Multi-Processors combine cutting, crushing and pulverizing capabilities in one attachment. Their modular design maximizes efficiency across a range of job site demands.
Demolition and Sorting Grapples: Tackle larger debris or precisely sort materials into piles. These grapples are engineered for accuracy in demolition and material sorting, handling concrete, rebar, wood, and mixed debris. High clamping force and agile movement make them ideal for primary and secondary demolition and recycling operations.
Scrap and Demolition Shears: Rotating shears provide precision cutting for metal structures, pipes, rebar, and scrap, making them ideal for demolition and recycling. Their powerful jaws and fast cycle times ensure clean cuts and high productivity. Built for durability, they excel in heavy-duty steel processing.
Pulverizers: Built to crush concrete and separate rebar during demolition and recycling. With high crushing force and fast cycle times, pulverizers efficiently reduce material for easier handling. Primary models feature 360° bidirectional rotation and tackle structure teardown, while secondary models have a fixed jaw design and process debris after demolition.
Compactors (Vibratory Plate): Compact soil, sand, gravel and asphalt quickly and efficiently to create a stable foundation. Vibratory plate compactors deliver high-impact force and even coverage, reducing air pockets and improving surface integrity for trenching, roadwork, and patching.
Rotary Cutters: Get accurate, precise work with less noise and vibration. Cat® Rotary Cutters deliver high torque and precision for a range of applications: demolition, grinding, profiling, trenching, tunneling, and quarrying. Specifically designed for excavator-mounted use to handle heavy-duty materials like concrete, rock, and dense brush with ease.
Orange Peel Grapples: Built for scrap and bulk material handling, Orange Peel Grapples excel with irregular, heavy loads like metal, rock, and waste. Their hydraulic tines provide superior grip and penetration. High-capacity and continuous rotation are perfect for scrap yards and transfer stations. Caterpillar® offers these grapples with a choice of different shell designs and tine options suited to various applications.
Thumbs: Add gripping capability to your buckets, enabling precise and secure handling of irregular materials like rocks, stumps, and debris. Perfect for loading, sorting, and placing tasks, they enhance versatility and control. Hydraulic or mechanical options allow for flexible operation across job types.
Tiltrotators: Tiltrotators provide 360° rotation and 40° left/right tilt functionality, allowing attachments to move with unmatched precision and flexibility. This flexibility transforms your machine into a multi-functional tool capable of working from virtually any angle without repositioning. Ideal for grading, trenching, and complex excavation work, they deliver multi-angle control for tight and confined spaces.

Cat® attachments are engineered to maximize your excavator’s productivity, helping you get more work done with greater efficiency and confidence. Choosing the right attachment is not just about compatibility, it is about unlocking your machine’s full potential while avoiding equipment damage or safety risks. Connect with your Cat Dealer to find the optimal attachments for your specific machine and application needs.

Please note: Not all attachments are available in all regions. Contact your Cat Dealer for details.

Sustainability

The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Stage V emission standards.
The 330 emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the previous 330F.
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Cat Grade technologies combine advanced guidance with optional automated machine control helping you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.
Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
Cat® Payload for excavators provides on-the-go material weighing which helps reduce fuel burn by improving loading efficiency, job site productivity, and eliminating trips to the scale.
Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Cat VisionLink™ displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.
Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.

*While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use.
**Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

330 Straight Boom Configuration

The 330 Straight Boom is designed for demolition of structures up to three stories, ground level excavation and sorting tasks.
The demolition cab comes with a deluxe heated seat and automatic climate control. All controls are easy to reach and in front of the operator – no reaching backwards required.
The front windshield and roof window are made with EN 356 P5A glazing for enhanced impact resistance and have one-piece parallel wipers with three intermittent settings and washer spray.
Standard Operator Protective Guards (OPG) help protect the roof and front reinforced EN356 P5A laminated windows from falling debris during demolition, while helping to maintain visibility of the jobsite.
Rearview and side-view cameras are standard. You can also upgrade to 360° visibility to view objects and personnel around the machine in a single view.
An automatic reversing fan allows work in dusty environments without sacrificing cooling efficiency.
Standard Cat® technologies to elevate operating efficiency include Cat Grade with 2D that displays depth and slope on the in-cab 254-mm (10-in) touchscreen monitor.
Cat Payload (standard with bucket, optional with grapple) onboard weighing helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material – with either a bucket or grapple – and get a real-time weight estimate without even swinging.
Just like other 330 configurations, the 330 Straight Boom is compatible with VisionLink™, Cat PL161 attachment locator and Cat Command remote control.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments, including the heaviest tools needed for demolition work.
Get more work done with advanced engine and electrohydraulic controls.
Standard bucket cylinder guards help protect the bucket cylinders.
Sealed track pins and bushings reduce travel noise and help to increase undercarriage life.
Full track guiding guard is a standard feature.

* Not all technology features are available on the Command Console and vary by model. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

The 330 SB configuration is available for Europe and North America only.

Machine Setup Simplification

At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.
The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

Cat® Grade 3D Ready

The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. This option provides an easier upgrade path for customers who want to add Grade with 3D after their initial purchase. To activate, contact your Cat Dealer to purchase the required 3D software licenses. Licenses can be installed remotely or manually loaded onto the machine.

Cat Payload and Advanced Payload*

Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials. Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing. Combine Payload with VisionLink™** to analyze jobsites and individual assets for remote management of production targets and key metrics.

Larger hydraulic pumps and an advanced electro-hydraulic help improve fuel efficiency.
Lift more with improved lift capacity and increased bucket size over the 330F excavator.
Make working on slopes easier with improved swing torque over the 330F excavator.
Standard Cat® technologies help reduce operator fatigue and maintenance costs, increasing operating efficiency.
The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards with an after treatment system that requires no maintenance or downtime.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements
Match the excavator to the job with power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
Advansys™ bucket tips increase penetration and improve cycle times. Tip changes can be done quickly with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Available Smart Boom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work. The benefits are reduced operator stress and reduced fuel consumption.
Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 50° C (122° F) with de-rate and cold start capability of –18° C (0° F). An optional – 32° C (–25° F) cold start package is available.

The latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) has been designed to maximize uptime by allowing operators to easily reorder work tool lists and quickly create new work tool combinations. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.
Leverage standard Cat Grade with 2D system with indicate-only and laser capability to help boost productivity.
Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar's single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.
Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.
All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. Activation requires the purchase of additional 3D software licenses.
Standard Grade Assist helps you stay on grade – simply and effortlessly – with single-lever digging.
Keep the tracks on ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.
Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications.
Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.
Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material--with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments--and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.*
Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing (E-Tickets).*
Combine Payload with VisionLink™ and remotely manage your production targets.
Optional Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.

*Advanced Payload requires an additional software license (SEA). E-Ticket functionality requires a subscription to VisionLink™.

VisionLink™ provides actionable data insights for all assets – regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.* Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Equipment management features provide up-to-date asset tracking of your entire fleet. You can track asset location, operating hours, fuel level, health issues, and overall utilization. Monitor equipment health with fault codes, fluid analysis, and inspection due dates. It's all about making informed, data-based decisions to help reduce operating costs. Productivity management features enable you to analyze overall job site performance. You'll be able to track tonnage moved, production targets, and payload, as well as Grade 3D and compaction data. These vital metrics help you to reduce costs and improve jobsite operational efficiency.
Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.
Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.
The Cat PL161 attachment locator allows you to track attachments across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The work tool recognition feature automatically adjusts machine settings based on the selected tool.

*Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

Choose between Deluxe and Premium cabs – both with automatic climate control.
The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable. The Premium seat is heated and cooled and adjusts automatically.
Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.
Feel more comfortable in the cab while you work with reduced cab vibrations from advanced viscous mounts.
Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.
Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.
Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.

Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth® key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.
Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the aid of the jog dial control.
Protect your hammer tool from overheating and rapid wear. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds - all to extend the tool’s service life.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.
The Cat® PL161 attachment locator is a Bluetooth device designed to let users know where their attachments are across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates easily into VisionLink™ for full fleet management of machines and attachments from one smartphone or tablet dashboard to view location and tracking details.
Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.*
Auto Dig Boost increases power by up to 8% for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.**
Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
Need more lift during your shift? Turn on Auto Heavy Lift and get up to 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.**
Tiltrotator attachments-ours or other brands-work seamlessly with Cat 2D Grade, Assist, Payload, and E-Fence. With no additional hardware required, all you have to do is simply select "Third Party Tiltrotator System Installation" in the monitor, do the calibration, and get to work.

Expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 330F.
Perform all daily maintenance inspections at ground level.
Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the ground-level engine oil dipstick; fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.
Track your excavator’s filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.
Do no required maintenance on the Cat® Clean Emissions Module.
Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing your typical S·O·S^SMmonitoring will extend the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.
Expect the latest air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours.
The latest hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000 hour replacement interval.
High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
S·O·S ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance, along with parts needed, so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.

Lift Assist helps you avoid tipping. With visual and auditory alerts, you’ll know if your load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.
Access 100% of daily maintenance inspection points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.
The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.
The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
Ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
A rearview camera and a right-side-view camera are standard. Upgrade to 360° visibility and you’ll easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.
Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.
Latest right service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
Available boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.
Optional Cat® Detect - People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.*
Optional Cat Command remote control enables equipment operators to work safely outside the machine when working in hazardous environments. Command offers the choice of handheld Consoles** (line-of-sight) or long-distance virtual Stations (non-line-of-sight). Deep integration with machine systems enables efficiency and productivity by maintaining the use of in-cab technology** features (Grade, Payload, Assist, etc.).
2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.
Make service work easier with optional inspection lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine, pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility.

Buckets: Handle everything from digging and grading to cleanup and debris removal with your excavator. Caterpillar® offers general duty, heavy duty, extreme duty, and severe duty buckets, as well as specialized designs for ditch cleaning, rock, and finishing work. Reinforced edges and wear-resistant materials ensure long-lasting performance in tough conditions.
Couplers (HEX): Cat® couplers for excavators enable fast, secure attachment changes, without the need to leave the cab. From Pin Grabbers to hydraulic quick connect options, couplers help reduce downtime, boost jobsite efficiency and promote versatility by allowing multiple machines to share a common attachment inventory.
Hammers: Break concrete, rock, and steel with up to 1,000 blows per minute. Built for high-production demolition, quarrying, and construction, they offer powerful impact energy and consistent performance. Their durability and low-maintenance design make them essential for demanding breaking applications.
Multi-Processors: A versatile tool for demolition, equipped with interchangeable jaws to handle concrete, steel, and rebar. Multi-Processors combine cutting, crushing and pulverizing capabilities in one attachment. Their modular design maximizes efficiency across a range of job site demands.
Demolition and Sorting Grapples: Tackle larger debris or precisely sort materials into piles. These grapples are engineered for accuracy in demolition and material sorting, handling concrete, rebar, wood, and mixed debris. High clamping force and agile movement make them ideal for primary and secondary demolition and recycling operations.
Scrap and Demolition Shears: Rotating shears provide precision cutting for metal structures, pipes, rebar, and scrap, making them ideal for demolition and recycling. Their powerful jaws and fast cycle times ensure clean cuts and high productivity. Built for durability, they excel in heavy-duty steel processing.
Pulverizers: Built to crush concrete and separate rebar during demolition and recycling. With high crushing force and fast cycle times, pulverizers efficiently reduce material for easier handling. Primary models feature 360° bidirectional rotation and tackle structure teardown, while secondary models have a fixed jaw design and process debris after demolition.
Compactors (Vibratory Plate): Compact soil, sand, gravel and asphalt quickly and efficiently to create a stable foundation. Vibratory plate compactors deliver high-impact force and even coverage, reducing air pockets and improving surface integrity for trenching, roadwork, and patching.
Rotary Cutters: Get accurate, precise work with less noise and vibration. Cat® Rotary Cutters deliver high torque and precision for a range of applications: demolition, grinding, profiling, trenching, tunneling, and quarrying. Specifically designed for excavator-mounted use to handle heavy-duty materials like concrete, rock, and dense brush with ease.
Orange Peel Grapples: Built for scrap and bulk material handling, Orange Peel Grapples excel with irregular, heavy loads like metal, rock, and waste. Their hydraulic tines provide superior grip and penetration. High-capacity and continuous rotation are perfect for scrap yards and transfer stations. Caterpillar® offers these grapples with a choice of different shell designs and tine options suited to various applications.
Thumbs: Add gripping capability to your buckets, enabling precise and secure handling of irregular materials like rocks, stumps, and debris. Perfect for loading, sorting, and placing tasks, they enhance versatility and control. Hydraulic or mechanical options allow for flexible operation across job types.
Tiltrotators: Tiltrotators provide 360° rotation and 40° left/right tilt functionality, allowing attachments to move with unmatched precision and flexibility. This flexibility transforms your machine into a multi-functional tool capable of working from virtually any angle without repositioning. Ideal for grading, trenching, and complex excavation work, they deliver multi-angle control for tight and confined spaces.

The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Stage V emission standards.
The 330 emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the previous 330F.
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Cat Grade technologies combine advanced guidance with optional automated machine control helping you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.
Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.
Cat® Payload for excavators provides on-the-go material weighing which helps reduce fuel burn by improving loading efficiency, job site productivity, and eliminating trips to the scale.
Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Cat VisionLink™ displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.
Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.

The 330 Straight Boom is designed for demolition of structures up to three stories, ground level excavation and sorting tasks.
The demolition cab comes with a deluxe heated seat and automatic climate control. All controls are easy to reach and in front of the operator – no reaching backwards required.
The front windshield and roof window are made with EN 356 P5A glazing for enhanced impact resistance and have one-piece parallel wipers with three intermittent settings and washer spray.
Standard Operator Protective Guards (OPG) help protect the roof and front reinforced EN356 P5A laminated windows from falling debris during demolition, while helping to maintain visibility of the jobsite.
Rearview and side-view cameras are standard. You can also upgrade to 360° visibility to view objects and personnel around the machine in a single view.
An automatic reversing fan allows work in dusty environments without sacrificing cooling efficiency.
Standard Cat® technologies to elevate operating efficiency include Cat Grade with 2D that displays depth and slope on the in-cab 254-mm (10-in) touchscreen monitor.
Cat Payload (standard with bucket, optional with grapple) onboard weighing helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material – with either a bucket or grapple – and get a real-time weight estimate without even swinging.
Just like other 330 configurations, the 330 Straight Boom is compatible with VisionLink™, Cat PL161 attachment locator and Cat Command remote control.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments, including the heaviest tools needed for demolition work.
Get more work done with advanced engine and electrohydraulic controls.
Standard bucket cylinder guards help protect the bucket cylinders.
Sealed track pins and bushings reduce travel noise and help to increase undercarriage life.
Full track guiding guard is a standard feature.

* Not all technology features are available on the Command Console and vary by model. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

The 330 SB configuration is available for Europe and North America only.

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 330

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	273 hp 203.7 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	277 hp (metric) 277 hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1 Cat® C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396	275 hp 205 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	279 hp (metric) 279 hp (metric)
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Stroke	5 in 135 mm
Displacement	428 in³ 7.01 l
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. **Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

Weights

Operating Weight	69200 lb 31400 kg
Note	Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) bucket, 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) bucket, 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight.

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth	23.9 ft 7240 mm
Boom	Reach 6.15 m (20'2") Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	Reach 3.2 m (10'6") Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	35 ft 10680 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	32.9 ft 10030 mm
Maximum Loading Height	22.8 ft 6950 mm
Minimum Loading Height	7.5 ft 2300 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	23.3 ft 7090 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.7 ft 6010 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	40200 lbf 179 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	28300 lbf 126 kN

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow	560 l/min (148 gal/min) 560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode	5510 psi 38000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	4320 psi 29800 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed*	11.5 r/min 11.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	81132 lbf·ft 110 kN·m
Note (1)	For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower. For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity	125.2 gal (US) 474 l
Cooling System	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Engine Oil	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Swing Drive	2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Final Drive - Each	1.5 gal (US) 5.5 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	81.9 gal (US) 310 l
Hydraulic Tank	38.8 gal (US) 147 l
DEF Tank	10.8 gal (US) 41 l

Dimensions

Boom	Reach 6.15 m (20'2") Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	Reach 3.2 m (10'6") Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	10 ft 3060 mm
Handrail Height	10 ft 3060 mm
Shipping Length	34.2 ft 10420 mm
Tail Swing Radius	10.3 ft 3130 mm
Counterweight Clearance	3.7 ft 1120 mm
Ground Clearance	1.6 ft 490 mm
Track Length	15.9 ft 4860 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	13.1 ft 3990 mm
Track Gauge	8.5 ft 2590 mm
Transport Width	11.1 ft 3390 mm

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 0.78 kg (1.7 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 0.78 kg (1.7 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons).

330 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)

Mechanical-suspension seat (Comfort only)

Heated air-suspension seat (Deluxe only)

Heated and ventilated air-suspension seat (Premium, Demolition only)

High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Comfort only)

High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Deluxe, Premium, Demolition only)

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink™

Remote Flash

Remote Troubleshoot

Work tool recognition and tracking (PL161)

Cat Grade with 2D

Cat Assist

Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries

Programmable time-delay LED working lights

LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights

ENGINE

Cat C7.1 twin turbo diesel engine

Three selectable power modes

Auto engine speed control

Auto engine idle shutdown

50°C (122°F) high-ambient cooling capacity with de-rate

-18°C (-0°F) cold start capability

Double element air filter with integrated precleaner

Reversing electric cooling fans

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick regeneration circuits

Auto warm up

Auto two-speed travel

Auto Heavy Lift

Auto Dig Boost

Boom and stick drift reduction valve

SAFETY AND SECURITY

2D E-Fence

Auto hammer stop

Rearview camera

Right-side-view camera

Ground-level engine shutoff switch

Lockable disconnect switch

Right-hand handrail and hand hold

Signaling/warning horn

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports

Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks

Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

Tie-down points on base frame

6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight

330 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

5.55 m (18'2") Mass boom

6.15 m (20'2") Reach boom

6.15 m (20'2") HD Reach boom

6.5 m (21'3") Straight boom

10.2 m (33'6") Super Long Reach boom

3.0 m (10'") Stub + 3.3 m (10'10") Fore, Variable Angle boom

2.5 m (8'2") Mass stick

2.65 m (8'8") Reach stick

2.65 m (8'8") HD Reach stick

3.2 m (10'6") Reach stick

3.2 m (10'6") HD Reach stick

3.75 m (12'2") Reach stick

7.85 m (25'9") Super Long Reach stick

CAB

Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

Cat Stick Steer

Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGY

Operator Coaching

Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)

Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)

Cat Grade 3D Ready

Cat Grade Connectivity

Cat Advanced Payload

Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) integration

ENGINE

-32°C (-25°F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick lowering check valves

Hammer return filter circuit

Tool Control (two pump, one/two way high-pressure flow)

Medium-pressure circuit

Hydraulic efficiency monitoring

Quick coupler circuit

SmartBoom™ (Europe only)

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Cat Command (remote control)

360° visibility

Swing alarm

Inspection lighting

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") HD triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") double grouser shoes

600 mm (24") single grouser shoes

700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes

800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes

900 mm (34") triple grouser shoes

Product Specifications for 330

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Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	273 hp 203.7 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	277 hp (metric) 277 hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1 Cat® C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396	275 hp 205 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	279 hp (metric) 279 hp (metric)
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Stroke	5 in 135 mm
Displacement	428 in³ 7.01 l
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. **Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

Weights

Operating Weight	69200 lb 31400 kg
Note	Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) bucket, 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R3.2 m (10'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) bucket, 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes and 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight.

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth	23.9 ft 7240 mm
Boom	Reach 6.15 m (20'2") Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	Reach 3.2 m (10'6") Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	35 ft 10680 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	32.9 ft 10030 mm
Maximum Loading Height	22.8 ft 6950 mm
Minimum Loading Height	7.5 ft 2300 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	23.3 ft 7090 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.7 ft 6010 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	40200 lbf 179 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	28300 lbf 126 kN

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow	560 l/min (148 gal/min) 560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode	5510 psi 38000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	4320 psi 29800 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed*	11.5 r/min 11.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	81132 lbf·ft 110 kN·m
Note (1)	For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower. For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity	125.2 gal (US) 474 l
Cooling System	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Engine Oil	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Swing Drive	2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Final Drive - Each	1.5 gal (US) 5.5 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	81.9 gal (US) 310 l
Hydraulic Tank	38.8 gal (US) 147 l
DEF Tank	10.8 gal (US) 41 l

Dimensions

Boom	Reach 6.15 m (20'2") Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Stick	Reach 3.2 m (10'6") Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Bucket	HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³) HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	10 ft 3060 mm
Handrail Height	10 ft 3060 mm
Shipping Length	34.2 ft 10420 mm
Tail Swing Radius	10.3 ft 3130 mm
Counterweight Clearance	3.7 ft 1120 mm
Ground Clearance	1.6 ft 490 mm
Track Length	15.9 ft 4860 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	13.1 ft 3990 mm
Track Gauge	8.5 ft 2590 mm
Transport Width	11.1 ft 3390 mm

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

330 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)

Mechanical-suspension seat (Comfort only)

Heated air-suspension seat (Deluxe only)

Heated and ventilated air-suspension seat (Premium, Demolition only)

High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Comfort only)

High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Deluxe, Premium, Demolition only)

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink™

Remote Flash

Remote Troubleshoot

Work tool recognition and tracking (PL161)

Cat Grade with 2D

Cat Assist

Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries

Programmable time-delay LED working lights

LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights

ENGINE

Cat C7.1 twin turbo diesel engine

Three selectable power modes

Auto engine speed control

Auto engine idle shutdown

50°C (122°F) high-ambient cooling capacity with de-rate

-18°C (-0°F) cold start capability

Double element air filter with integrated precleaner

Reversing electric cooling fans

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick regeneration circuits

Auto warm up

Auto two-speed travel

Auto Heavy Lift

Auto Dig Boost

Boom and stick drift reduction valve

SAFETY AND SECURITY

2D E-Fence

Auto hammer stop

Rearview camera

Right-side-view camera

Ground-level engine shutoff switch

Lockable disconnect switch

Right-hand handrail and hand hold

Signaling/warning horn

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports

Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks

Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

Tie-down points on base frame

6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight

330 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

5.55 m (18'2") Mass boom

6.15 m (20'2") Reach boom

6.15 m (20'2") HD Reach boom

6.5 m (21'3") Straight boom

10.2 m (33'6") Super Long Reach boom

3.0 m (10'") Stub + 3.3 m (10'10") Fore, Variable Angle boom

2.5 m (8'2") Mass stick

2.65 m (8'8") Reach stick

2.65 m (8'8") HD Reach stick

3.2 m (10'6") Reach stick

3.2 m (10'6") HD Reach stick

3.75 m (12'2") Reach stick

7.85 m (25'9") Super Long Reach stick

CAB

Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

Cat Stick Steer

Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGY

Operator Coaching

Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)

Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)

Cat Grade 3D Ready

Cat Grade Connectivity

Cat Advanced Payload

Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) integration

ENGINE

-32°C (-25°F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick lowering check valves

Hammer return filter circuit

Tool Control (two pump, one/two way high-pressure flow)

Medium-pressure circuit

Hydraulic efficiency monitoring

Quick coupler circuit

SmartBoom™ (Europe only)

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Cat Command (remote control)

360° visibility

Swing alarm

Inspection lighting

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") HD triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") double grouser shoes

600 mm (24") single grouser shoes

700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes

800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes

900 mm (34") triple grouser shoes

Compatible Technology and Services

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Cat Lift Assist for Excavators

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Cat Lift Assist is an excavator safety feature that quickly calculates the actual load you are lifting and compares it to the rated load the excavator is capable of handling. Visual and auditory alerts tell you if you are within safe working range or need to take action to avoid tipping.

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Cat Lift Assist is an excavator safety feature that quickly calculates the actual load you are lifting and compares it to the rated load the excavator is capable of handling. Visual and auditory alerts tell you if you are within safe working range or need to take action to avoid tipping.

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Cat Command Remote Control for Construction

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Cat Command is an advanced remote control system that takes operators off the machine and away from potential dangers when working with hazardous materials or in unsafe conditions. The system's deep integration with machine systems ensures smooth and precise control for optimal efficiency and productivity.

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Cat Command is an advanced remote control system that takes operators off the machine and away from potential dangers when working with hazardous materials or in unsafe conditions. The system's deep integration with machine systems ensures smooth and precise control for optimal efficiency and productivity.

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Cat 2D E-fence for Excavators

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Cat® 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards like traffic. 2D E-fence uses data from position sensors to automatically stop motion when the front linkage reaches the defined boundaries.

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People Detection

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While machines are designed to maximize operator visibility, it can be challenging to constantly monitor what is going on around them. Cat® Detect - People Detection is an intelligent vision camera system that can alert an operator when someone enters within a machine’s hazard zone.

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Cat® 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards like traffic. 2D E-fence uses data from position sensors to automatically stop motion when the front linkage reaches the defined boundaries.

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While machines are designed to maximize operator visibility, it can be challenging to constantly monitor what is going on around them. Cat® Detect - People Detection is an intelligent vision camera system that can alert an operator when someone enters within a machine’s hazard zone.

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Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.

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The Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker is the most advanced OEM integrated solution for attachment tracking. The PL161 mounts easily to your attachments or anything else you want to track.

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Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.

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Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to run testing while the machine is operating. Once the problem is identified, a technician can fix it with the correct parts and tools the first time, saving time and money. Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency.

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VisionLink™ is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

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Cat Grade for Excavators (2D & 3D)

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Digging a foundation. Trenching for a water line. Working on a slope. These jobs demand the precision and speed you get from Cat® Grade technologies. Combining advanced guidance with optional automated machine control, Grade helps operators hit grading targets right on the money in fewer passes.

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Digging a foundation. Trenching for a water line. Working on a slope. These jobs demand the precision and speed you get from Cat® Grade technologies. Combining advanced guidance with optional automated machine control, Grade helps operators hit grading targets right on the money in fewer passes.

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Cat Payload for Excavators

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Next generation excavators take on all kinds of tasks - loading, stockpiling, material handling, and more. Cat® Payload technology provides on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets every time and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials.

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Next generation excavators take on all kinds of tasks - loading, stockpiling, material handling, and more. Cat® Payload technology provides on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets every time and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials.

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Operator Coaching for Excavators

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Operator Coaching allows operators of all experience levels to take their efficiency and productivity to the next level. With tips and data at their fingertips, operators can track and improve their productivity through everyday work on the job site.

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Operator Coaching allows operators of all experience levels to take their efficiency and productivity to the next level. With tips and data at their fingertips, operators can track and improve their productivity through everyday work on the job site.

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