330 Excavator | 30 Ton Excavator / Digger

The Cat® 330 excavator has the speed, efficiency, and power for your heavy-duty applications requiring maximum productivity. You get built-in Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload as standard equipment right from the factory – boosting your operator efficiency by up to 45 percent. Combine these features with a new cab, longer maintenance intervals, and increased fuel efficiency, and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator built for your heavy-duty applications.

Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

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PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITYTest

  • Increase fuel efficiency up to 20 percent over the 330F excavator.
  • Lift more with up to nine percent improved lift capacity and increased bucket size over the 330F excavator.
  • Make working on slopes easier with five percent improved swing torque over the 330F excavator.
  • Increase operating efficiency up to 45 percent with standard Cat technologies that lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance.
  • The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final 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 52° C (125° 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 TECHNOLOGYTest

  • Boost productivity up to 45 percent versus traditional grading with standard Cat GRADE with 2D system - includes indicate-only and laser capability.
  • Dig with guidance to depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade. You can set up to four different target depth and slope offsets to help save time and money. When the job calls for a different offset, quickly switch through the monitor and get to work.
  • The 2D system is upgradeable to Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D or Cat GRADE with 3D.
  • Standard Grade Assist -
  1. Stay on grade – simply and effortlessly – with single-lever digging.
  2. Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications for easy, accurate, and fast jobs.
  3. Keep the tracks on the ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.
  4. 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.
  • Standard Cat PAYLOAD onboard weighing system -
  1. Achieve precise load targets and increase loading efficiency with on-the-go weighing and real-time estimates of your payload without swinging.
  2. Take payload data with you. The monitor’s USB port lets you download your results from one shift all the way up to 30 days of work so can manage your progress without needing an internet connection or VisionLink subscription.
  3. Track your daily productivity such as truck target weights and load/cycle counts.
  4. Calibration can be performed in a matter of minutes.
  5. Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets.
  • Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D -
  1. Create and edit grade designs with ease on a second high-resolution 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor.
  • Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with 3D -
  1. Create and edit designs with ease and see the front linkage’s full range of motion on a second high-resolution 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor.
  2. Use the excavator’s onboard cell technology to quickly connect to 3D services like TCC or VRS.
  3. Know the excavator ’s exact position relative to GPS and GLONASS systems.
  4. Already invested in another brand’s 3D system? No problem. Standard Cat technology like GRADE with 2D can readily integrate with that system to give you the precise results you need.
  5. The machine automatically compensates for excavator pitch and roll caused by sloping ground conditions.
  6. Antennas have theft-prevention bolts; a special tool makes them easy for the owner to remove at the end of a shift.
  • The standard 2D E-fence feature integrated right out of the factory prevents the excavator from moving outside operator-defined set points.
  • Standard Product Link™ collects data automatically and accurately from your assets – any type and any brand. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, maintenance alerts, diagnostic codes, and machine health can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.
  • Improve your accuracy and safety – Add a new Cat Tiltrotator system upgrade with factory-fit joysticks. The system allows a Tiltrotator to work with standard Cat 2D Grade and E-Fence; it uses the standard cab monitor to display the tool and engage its SecureLock™ so you don’t need spend money on an extra monitor.
  • 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.
 

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORSTest

  • 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.
  • Advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration up to 50 percent over previous excavator models.
  • 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.
 

SIMPLE TO OPERATETest

  • Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.
  • Program your power mode and joystick preferences using Operator ID; the excavator will remember what you set each time you go to work.
  • 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 from overworking. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds -- all to prevent wear and tear on the attachment and excavator.
  • A second 254 mm (10 in) monitor is available for the advanced grade control.
  • 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.
  • Find the tool you need – even if it’s hidden beneath overgrowth or debris. The excavator’s onboard Bluetooth reader can search for any work tool equipped with Cat asset tracking devices up to a range of 60 meters (200 feet).
  • The Cat PL161 Attachment Locator is a Bluetooth device that makes finding your attachments and other gear quick and easy. The excavator's onboard Bluetooth reader or Cat App on your phone will locate the device automatically.
  • Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity; it also ensures all the attachment settings are correct so you can get to 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 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.
 

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTSTest

  • Expect up to 25 percent less maintenance cost than the 330F (savings calculated over 12,000 machine hours).
  • Do all daily maintenance at ground level.
  • Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the new 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 monitoring will double the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.
  • Expect the new air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours – a 100 percent increase over the previous filter.
  • The new 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 – 50 percent longer than previous filter designs.
  • 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.
 

SAFELY HOME EVERY DAYTest

  • 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 percent of daily maintenance 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.
  • New 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.
  • Enhance operator safety by adding Cat Command to your fleet. The remote control system keeps you away from potential hazards. The new non-line-of-site kit comes with Wi-Fi radio, cameras, and microphone to allow you to work anywhere you want.
 

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249204kW273HP
Engine ModelCat® C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396205kW275HP
Bore105mm4in
Stroke135mm5in
Displacement7.01l428in³

Weights

Operating Weight30900kg68100lb

Working Ranges & Forces

Maximum Digging Depth7240mm23.8ft
BoomReach 6.15 m (20'2")
StickR3.2CB2
BucketHD 1.76 m3 (2.30 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level10680mm35.1ft
Maximum Cutting Height10030mm32.9ft
Maximum Loading Height6950mm22.8ft
Minimum Loading Height2300mm7.6ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom7090mm23.3ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth6010mm19.8ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO179kN40200lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO126kN28300lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment35000kPa5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode38000kPa5510psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel35000kPa5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing29800kPa4320psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed11.5r/min11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque86kN·m737.56lb/ft

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity474l125.2gal (US)
Cooling System25l6.6gal (US)
Engine Oil25l6.6gal (US)
Swing Drive10l2.6gal (US)
Final Drive - Each5.5l1.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank310l81.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank147l38.8gal (US)
DEF Tank41l10.8gal (US)

Dimensions

BoomReach 6.15 m (20'2")
StickR3.2CB2
BucketHD 1.76 m3 (2.30 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab3060mm10.1ft
Handrail Height3060mm10.1ft
Shipping Length10420mm34.2ft
Tail Swing Radius3130mm10.3ft
Counterweight Clearance1120mm3.7ft
Ground Clearance490mm1.6ft
Track Length4860mm15.11ft
Length to Center of Rollers3990mm13.1ft
Track Gauge2590mm8.5ft
Transport Width3390mm11.1ft

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