The Cat® MH3040 material handler builds upon the legacy of the M325D L MH to provide the power and reliability you need for your toughest material handling applications. A new cab along with up to 25% reduced fuel costs and up to 20% reduced maintenance costs combine with proven components to bring you the next generation of Cat Material Handlers.
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Maximum Operating Weight 86000 lb
Maximum Reach 50.8 ft
Net Power - ISO 9249 202 HP
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4in
Displacement 428in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 204HP
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 207hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 202HP
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 205hp (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 1,800 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
Maximum Operating Weight 86000lb
Minimum Operating Weight 81500lb
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Boom Pin Height 40ft
Maximum Depth 17.2ft
Maximum Dump Height 17.8ft
Maximum Height 57.4ft
Maximum Reach 50.8ft
Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
Drawbar Pull 34621ft·lbf
Maximum Gradeability 43.8%
Maximum Travel Speed 11.2mile/h
Maximum Pressure - Implements 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4061psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi
Maximum Swing Torque 60628ft-lb
Swing Speed 6r/min
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 10.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 6.6gal (US)
Final Drive 1.6gal (US)
Front Steering Axle - Differential 6.3gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 86.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 38.8gal (US)
Powershift Transmission 0.8gal (US)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 5gal (US)
Swing Drive 2.6gal (US)
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Cab Height- Lowered 12ft
Cab Height-Lowered with OPG 12.4ft
Cab Height-Raised 20.5ft
Cab Height-Raised with OPG 21ft
Counterweight Clearance 5.7ft
Ground Clearance 0.9ft
Machine Length 20.7ft
Shipping Length 42ft
Shipping Width 9.8ft
Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
Tail Swing Radius 10.3ft
Undercarriage Length 20.4ft
Wheel Base 10.5ft
Note (1) The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.2 kg (2.64 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.892 tons).
Recyclability 95%
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Advanced sound suppressed TOPS certified cab with rubber mounts
High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
Heated seat with air suspension (Deluxe cab)
Heated and ventilated seat with air suspension (Premium cab)
VisionLink®
Cat Payload Monitoring
Remote Flash
Remote Troubleshoot
Maintenance-free battery
LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights - 1800 lumens
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Programmable time delay LED working lights after engine shutdown
Surrounding lights
Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
Cold start capability-18°C (0°F)
43°C (109°F) high-ambient cooling capacity with derate
Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
Electric fuel priming pump
Two-stage fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
Reversible electric cooling fans
Cold start, ether start
Electric main control valve
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
Tandem type electronic main pump
Element type main hydraulic filter
Heavy lift mode
Fine swing control function
Cab dampening with accumulator
Cab riser snubbing
7-way pattern changer
Hydraulic cab riser
Caterpillar One Key Security System
Door and cap lock
Travel/swing lock
Signaling/warning horn
Travel alarm
Right-hand handrail and hand hold
Rearview camera
Right-side-view camera
Secondary engine shutoff switch
Openable rear window as emergency exit
2D E-Fence (cab avoidance)
Side entry to service platform
Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
Second dipstick for engine oil
Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
All wheel drive
Automatic brake/axle lock
Creeper speed
Electronic swing and travel lock
Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system, and travel motor with adjustable braking force
Lockable, oscillating front axle with remote greasing point
Two speed hydrostatic transmission
7700 kg (16,975 lb) counterweight
Tie down points on base frame
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
10.4 m (34'9") Material Handler boom
9.3 m (30'6") Material Handler boom
9.9 m (32' 6") Barge boom
6.8 m (22'4") Log Loader boom
7.5 m (24'9") Drop Nose stick
7.1 m (23'3") Drop Nose stick
5.7 m (18'7") Drop Nose stick
4.1 m (13'3") Log Loader Over/Under stick
Operator Protective Guards (OPG) with top window wiper
Auxiliary relay
20 kW generator, fully integrated into the CAB monitor
Rotating beacon
Cold start, block heater
Cold starting capability for -32°C (-25°F)
Cab access platform, 600 mm (23'6")
Cab access platform, narrow
360-degree view camera
Inspection lighting
Radiator doors with external fine mesh screen for dusty environment
16.00-25 single solid rubber tires
23.5-R25 tires
