The Cat® 340 excavator delivers efficiency in all applications. Simple-to-use technologies like Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, Payload, and E-Fence all come standard from the factory to boost your operator efficiencies up to 45%. Combine these with an ergonomic cab, longer maintenance intervals that lower your maintenance costs up to 15%, and a power system that that improves fuel efficiency up to 15% and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator capable of taking on your toughest work.
Not all features available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 346 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 351 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- C9.3B
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 347 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 352 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 5 in
- Stroke
- 6 in
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Biodiesel Capability
- Up to B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2,014 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 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
- Note (2)
- ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 96,500 lb
- Note
- Heavy Duty High Wide undercarriage LRE boom, LRE7.1B1 (23'4") stick, General Duty (GD) 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³) bucket, 850 mm (33") triple grouser shoes, and 10.35 mt (22,800 lb) counterweight.
Working Ranges & Forces
- Maximum Digging Depth
- 42.8 ft
- Boom
- LRE Boom 10.6 m (34'9")
- Stick
- LRE Stick 7.1 m (23'4")
- Bucket
- GD 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³)
- Maximum Reach at Ground Level
- 59.3 ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 51.2 ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 41.9 ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 10.5 ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 35 ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 31,590 lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 20,750 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 560 l/min (148 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5,511 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4,264 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 105,471 ft·lbf
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 158.5 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 10.5 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 8.5 gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 4.8 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 2.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 98.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 42.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 21.1 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- LRE Boom 10.6 m (34'9")
- Stick
- LRE Stick 7.1 m (23'4")
- Bucket
- GD 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³)
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 11.2 ft
- Handrail Height
- 11.1 ft
- Shipping Length
- 50.2 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 11.6 ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.8 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 2.4 ft
- Track Length
- 15.5 ft
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 13.3 ft
- Track Gauge
- 9.6 ft
- Transport Width
- 12.4 ft
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons).
Standard Equipment:
- Note:
- Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
- Boom And Stick
- 10.6 m (34'9") LRE boom
- 7.1 m (23'4") LRE stick
- Cab
- Sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
- Heated seat with air-adjustable suspension (Deluxe)
- Heated and cooled seat with auto adjustable suspension (Premium)
- Tilt-up left console
- Auto bi-level air conditioner
- Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
- Bluetooth® integrated radio
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- Electrical System
- Mainteance-free 1,000 CCA batteries
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- LED lights
- Engine
- Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
- Auto engine speed control
- 52°C (126°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
- Hydraulic System
- Boom and stick regeneration circuit
- Electronic main control valve
- Heavy lift mode
- Auto hydraulic oil warmup
- Auto swing parking brake
- Reverse swing damping valve
- Two speed travel
- Safety And Security
- 2D E-Fence
- Auto hammer stop
- Caterpillar One Key security system
- Lockable external tool / storage box
- Lockable door, fuel and hyraulic tanks
- Lockable fuel drain compartment
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and recessed bolts
- RH handrail and hand hold
- Signaling / warning horn
- Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
- Lockable disconnect switch
- Service And Maintenance
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Grouped location of engine oil & fuel filters
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
- Undercarriage And Structures
- HD High Wide undercarriage
- 1035 kg (22,800 lb) counterweight
- Grease lubricated track
Optional Equipment:
- Optional_01
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- Cat Stick Steer
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink Productivity
- Cat Grade Connectivity
- Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
- Engine
- Cold start block heaters
- Hydraulic reversing fan
- -32°C (-25°F) cold start capability
- Hydraulic System
- SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
- Combined two-way auxiliary circuit with direct return
- Medium-pressure auxiliary circuit
- Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber and CW Dedicated
- Safety And Security
- Cat Command (remote control)
- Boom lowering check valve (standard in Europe)
- Stick lowering check valve (standard in Europe)
- Travel alarm (standard in North America)
- Swing alarm
- 360° visibility
- Service And Maintenance
- Electric refueling pump with automatic shutoff
- QuickEvac™ maintenance ready
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 600mm (24") HD triple grouser track shoes
- 600mm (24") double grouser track shoes
- 700mm (28") triple grouser track shoes
- 850mm (33") triple grouser track shoes
Specifications
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 346 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 351 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- C9.3B
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 347 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 352 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 5 in
- Stroke
- 6 in
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Biodiesel Capability
- Up to B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2,014 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 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
- Note (2)
- ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 96,500 lb
- Note
- Heavy Duty High Wide undercarriage LRE boom, LRE7.1B1 (23'4") stick, General Duty (GD) 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³) bucket, 850 mm (33") triple grouser shoes, and 10.35 mt (22,800 lb) counterweight.
Working Ranges & Forces
- Maximum Digging Depth
- 42.8 ft
- Boom
- LRE Boom 10.6 m (34'9")
- Stick
- LRE Stick 7.1 m (23'4")
- Bucket
- GD 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³)
- Maximum Reach at Ground Level
- 59.3 ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 51.2 ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 41.9 ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 10.5 ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 35 ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 31,590 lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 20,750 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 560 l/min (148 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5,511 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4,264 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 105,471 ft·lbf
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 158.5 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 10.5 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 8.5 gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 4.8 gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 2.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 98.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 42.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 21.1 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- LRE Boom 10.6 m (34'9")
- Stick
- LRE Stick 7.1 m (23'4")
- Bucket
- GD 0.95 m³ (1.24 yd³)
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 11.2 ft
- Handrail Height
- 11.1 ft
- Shipping Length
- 50.2 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 11.6 ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.8 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 2.4 ft
- Track Length
- 15.5 ft
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 13.3 ft
- Track Gauge
- 9.6 ft
- Transport Width
- 12.4 ft
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons).
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Note:
- Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
- Boom And Stick
- 10.6 m (34'9") LRE boom
- 7.1 m (23'4") LRE stick
- Cab
- Sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
- Heated seat with air-adjustable suspension (Deluxe)
- Heated and cooled seat with auto adjustable suspension (Premium)
- Tilt-up left console
- Auto bi-level air conditioner
- Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
- Bluetooth® integrated radio
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- Electrical System
- Mainteance-free 1,000 CCA batteries
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- LED lights
- Engine
- Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
- Auto engine speed control
- 52°C (126°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
- Hydraulic System
- Boom and stick regeneration circuit
- Electronic main control valve
- Heavy lift mode
- Auto hydraulic oil warmup
- Auto swing parking brake
- Reverse swing damping valve
- Two speed travel
- Safety And Security
- 2D E-Fence
- Auto hammer stop
- Caterpillar One Key security system
- Lockable external tool / storage box
- Lockable door, fuel and hyraulic tanks
- Lockable fuel drain compartment
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and recessed bolts
- RH handrail and hand hold
- Signaling / warning horn
- Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
- Lockable disconnect switch
- Service And Maintenance
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Grouped location of engine oil & fuel filters
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
- Undercarriage And Structures
- HD High Wide undercarriage
- 1035 kg (22,800 lb) counterweight
- Grease lubricated track
Optional Equipment:
- Optional_01
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- Cat Stick Steer
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink Productivity
- Cat Grade Connectivity
- Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
- Engine
- Cold start block heaters
- Hydraulic reversing fan
- -32°C (-25°F) cold start capability
- Hydraulic System
- SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
- Combined two-way auxiliary circuit with direct return
- Medium-pressure auxiliary circuit
- Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber and CW Dedicated
- Safety And Security
- Cat Command (remote control)
- Boom lowering check valve (standard in Europe)
- Stick lowering check valve (standard in Europe)
- Travel alarm (standard in North America)
- Swing alarm
- 360° visibility
- Service And Maintenance
- Electric refueling pump with automatic shutoff
- QuickEvac™ maintenance ready
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 600mm (24") HD triple grouser track shoes
- 600mm (24") double grouser track shoes
- 700mm (28") triple grouser track shoes
- 850mm (33") triple grouser track shoes