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 excavation tasks.

  • Operating Weight 87800 lb

  • Maximum Pin Height at Stick Nose 39.4 ft

  • Maximum Weight at Stick Nose 9170 lb

  • Engine Model C9.3B

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Weights

  • 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.

  • Operating Weight 87800lb

Working Ranges and Forces

  • Boom Straight 6.9 m (22'8")

  • Bucket GD 2.27 m³ (2.97 yd³)

  • Bucket Digging Force -ISO 47150lbf

  • Maximum Cutting Height 45.2ft

  • Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom 21.4ft

  • Maximum Digging Depth 21.8ft

  • Maximum Loading Height 33.6ft

  • Maximum Pin Height at Stick Nose 39.4ft

  • Maximum Reach at Ground Level 40.5ft

  • Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 18.5ft

  • Maximum Weight at Stick Nose 9170lb

  • Minimum Loading Height 11ft

  • Stick Reach 3.9 m (12'10")

  • Stick Digging Force - ISO 32440lbf

Engine

  • Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹

  • Bore 5in

  • Displacement 568in³

  • Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.

  • Engine Model C9.3B

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 347hp

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 352hp (metric)

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 346hp

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 351hp (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 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

  • Stroke 6in

Hydraulic System

  • Main System - Maximum Flow 560 l/min (148 gal/min)

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5511psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Swing 4264psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi

Swing Mechanism

  • Maximum Swing Torque 10741ft·lbf

  • Swing Speed 8.84r/min

Service Refill Capacities

  • Cooling System 10.5gal (US)

  • DEF Tank 21.1gal (US)

  • Engine Oil 8.5gal (US)

  • Final Drive - Each 2.1gal (US)

  • Fuel Tank Capacity 158.5gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System - Including Tank 98.5gal (US)

  • Hydraulic Tank 42.5gal (US)

  • Swing Drive 4.8gal (US)

Dimensions

  • Boom Straight 6.9 m (22'8")

  • Bucket GD 2.27 m³ (2.97 yd³)

  • Cab Height - With OPG 11.5ft

  • Counterweight Clearance 4.1ft

  • Ground Clearance 1.7ft

  • Shipping Height - Top of Cab 11ft

  • Shipping Length 37.4ft

  • Stick Reach 3.9 m (12'10")

  • Tail Swing Radius 11.6ft

  • Track Gauge 8.5ft

  • Track Length 16.5ft

  • Track Length to Center of Rollers 13.3ft

  • 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).

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

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

  • 6.9 m (22'8") Straight boom

  • ROPS, advanced sound suppression

  • High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor

  • Heated seat with air-adjustable suspension

  • VisionLink®

  • Remote Flash

  • Remote Troubleshoot

  • Cat Grade 2D

  • Cat Assist

  • Cat Payload

  • Maintenance-free 1,000 CCA batteries (x2)

  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch

  • LED chassis light

  • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco

  • Auto engine speed control

  • 2300 m (7,546 ft) altitude capability with no engine power de-rating

  • 52° C (126° F) high-ambient cooling capacity

  • -18° C (0° F) cold start capability

  • Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner

  • Boom and stick regeneration circuit

  • Electronic main control valve

  • Heavy lift mode

  • Auto hydraulic oil warmup

  • Reverse swing damping valve

  • Auto swing parking brake

  • High performance hydraulic return filter

  • Two speed travel

  • Bio hydraulic oil capability

  • 2D E-fence

  • Auto hammer stop

  • Caterpillar One Key security system

  • Lockable external tool / storage box

  • Lockable door, fuel and hydraulic tank locks

  • Lockable fuel drain compartment

  • Lockable disconnect switch

  • Service platform with anti-skid plate and recessed bolts

  • Right-hand handrail and hand hold

  • Standard visibility mirror package

  • Signaling / warning horn

  • Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch

  • Rear and sideview cameras

  • Boom lowering check valve (optional in North America)

  • Stick lowering check valve (optional in North America)

  • Grouped location of engine oil & fuel filters

  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)

  • Integrated vehicle health management system

  • Towing eye on base frame

  • 9.0 mt (19,842 lb) counterweight

Optional Equipment

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

  • 3.2 m (10'6") Reach stick

  • 3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick

  • VisionLink Productivity

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

  • Cat Grade 3D single GNSS

  • Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS

  • Premium surround lighting package

  • Cold start block heaters

  • Auto reverse fan

  • -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability

  • 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

  • Cat Command (remote control)

  • Travel alarm (standard in North America)

  • Swing alarm

  • 360° visibility

  • Preventative maintenance ready (Quick Evac)

  • Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff

  • 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