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%. Combine these features with the latest 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.
Net Power - ISO 9249 273 hp
Operating Weight 69200 lb
Maximum Digging Depth 23.9 ft
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 277 hp (metric)
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4in
Displacement 428in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 279hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 275hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 273hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 277hp (metric)
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
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
Stroke 5in
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.
Operating Weight 69200lb
Boom Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Bucket HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 40200lbf
Maximum Cutting Height 32.9ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 23.3ft
Maximum Digging Depth 23.9ft
Maximum Loading Height 22.8ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 35ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.7ft
Minimum Loading Height 7.5ft
Stick Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Stick Digging Force - ISO 28300lbf
Main System - Maximum Flow 560 l/min (148 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5510psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4320psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Swing Torque 81132lb/ft
Swing Speed 11.5r/min
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
DEF Tank 10.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 6.6gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.5gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 81.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 38.8gal (US)
Swing Drive 2.6gal (US)
Boom Reach 6.15 m (20'2")
Bucket HD 1.76 m³ (2.30 yd³)
Counterweight Clearance 3.7ft
Ground Clearance 1.6ft
Handrail Height 10ft
Length to Center of Rollers 13.1ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 10ft
Shipping Length 34.2ft
Stick Reach 3.2 m (10'6")
Tail Swing Radius 10.3ft
Track Gauge 8.5ft
Track Length 15.9ft
Transport Width 11.1ft
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant 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).
Recyclability 97%
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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)
VisionLink®
Remote Flash
Remote Troubleshoot
Cat Grade 2D
Cat Assist
Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
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
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Auto warm up
Auto two-speed travel
Auto Heavy Lift
Auto Dig Boost
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
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
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
Integrated vehicle health management system
Tie-down points on base frame
6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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
Cat Stick Steer
Auxiliary relay
VisionLink Productivity
Cat Grade Connectivity
Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
Cat Grade 3D single GNSS
Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
Operator Coaching
-32°C (-25°F) cold start capability
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)
Cat Command (remote control)
360° visibility
Swing alarm
Inspection lighting
Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff
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
