Cat® 340 Straight Boom Excavator

Cat® 340 Straight Boom Excavator

With its new cab, long maintenance intervals, and power system that improves fuel efficiency up to 15%, the Cat® 340 is the perfect choice for low-level demolition, sorting, and other ...
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Weights

Operating Weight
87800lb
Note (1)
Long undercarriage, Straight boom, R3.9DB (12'10") stick, GD 2.27 m³ (2.97 yd³) bucket, 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes, and 9.0 mt (19,800 lb) counterweight.

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Pin Height at Stick Nose
39.4ft
Maximum Weight at Stick Nose
9170lb
Boom
Straight 6.9 m (22'8")
Stick
Reach 3.9 m (12'10")
Bucket
GD 2.27 m³ (2.97 yd³)
Maximum Digging Depth
21.8ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
40.5ft
Maximum Cutting Height
45.2ft
Maximum Loading Height
33.6ft
Minimum Loading Height
11ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom
21.4ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.5ft
Bucket Digging Force -ISO
47150lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO
32440lbf

Engine

Engine Model
C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249
346hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
351hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
347hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
352hp (metric)
Bore
5in
Stroke
6in
Displacement
568in³
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU 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 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

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow
560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
5511psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
4264psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed
8.84r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
10741ft·lbf

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
158.5gal (US)
Cooling System
10.5gal (US)
Engine Oil
8.5gal (US)
Swing Drive
4.8gal (US)
Final Drive - Each
2.1gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
98.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
42.5gal (US)
DEF Tank
21.1gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom
Straight 6.9 m (22'8")
Stick
Reach 3.9 m (12'10")
Bucket
GD 2.27 m³ (2.97 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
11ft
Cab Height - With OPG
11.5ft
Shipping Length
37.4ft
Tail Swing Radius
11.6ft
Counterweight Clearance
4.1ft
Ground Clearance
1.7ft
Track Length
16.5ft
Track Length to Center of Rollers
13.3ft
Track Gauge
8.5ft
Transport Width
10.9ft

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons).

Optional Equipment:

    Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    Boom And Sticks
    • 3.2 m (10'6") Reach stick
    • 3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick
    Cat Technology
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade 3D single GNSS
    • Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
    Electrical System
    • Premium surround lighting package
    Engine
    • Cold start block heaters
    • Auto reverse 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
    • Cooling circuit
    • Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber and CW Dedicated
    Safety And Security
    • Cat Command (remote control)
    • Travel alarm (standard in North America)
    • Swing alarm
    • 360° visibility
    Service And Maintenance
    • Preventative maintenance ready (Quick Evac)
    • Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff
    Undercarriage And Structures
    • Long undercarriage
    • Long Narrow undercarriage
    • 600 mm (24") HD triple grouser track shoes
    • 700 mm (28") triple grouser track shoes
    • 850 mm (33") HD triple grouser track shoes