The Cat® MH3040 material handler is built to be powerful, reliable, and easy to use. With a comfortable cab and low maintenance costs, it helps optimize performance and boost productivity for operators. Designed with proven components, it helps provide the durability and power needed to handle tough jobs with confidence.
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Operating Weight 85310 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 (DIN) 204hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 201hp
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 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 Operating weight includes full fuel tank, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, grapple 2000 kg (4,410 lb) and single tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
Operating Weight 85310lb
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Boom Pin Height 40ft
Maximum Depth 17.3ft
Maximum Dump Height 17.9ft
Maximum Height 57.4ft
Maximum Reach 50.8ft
Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
Drawbar Pull 34621lbf
Maximum Gradeability 44%
Maximum Travel Speed 11.2mile/h
Maximum Pressure - Implements 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4061psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi
Maximum Swing Torque 60628lbf·ft
Swing Speed 7r/min
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 10.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 6.6gal (US)
Final Drive 2gal (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) 9gal (US)
Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
Cab Height- Lowered 12ft
Cab Height-Lowered with OPG 12.5ft
Cab Height-Raised 20.5ft
Cab Height-Raised with OPG 21ft
Counterweight Clearance 5.7ft
Ground Clearance 0.9ft
Machine Length 20.8ft
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 (2.6 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).
Recyclability 95%
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Advanced sound suppressed Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) certified cab with rubber mounts
High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
Automatic bi-level air conditioner
Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
Keyless push-to-start engine control
Tilt-up left-side console
Heated seat with air suspension (Deluxe cab)
Heated and ventilated seat with air suspension (Premium cab)
VisionLink®
Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot
Cat Payload
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
Cat C7.1 diesel engine
Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
Up to 4500 m (14,760 ft) altitude capability with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,840 ft)
Cold start capability -18°C (0°F)
Reversible electric cooling fans
Cold start, ether start (N Am and Aus-NZ only)
Boom and stick lowering control check valves
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Electronic main control valve
Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
Heavy lift mode
Rear and right-hand-sideview cameras
Caterpillar One Key Security System
Travel alarm
Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab
Signal/warning horn
2D E-fence
Cab Avoidance
Swing Assist
Rear window emergency exit
Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
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
Counterweight 7700 kg (16,975 lb)
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 (N Am only)
7.5 m (24'7") Industrial stick
7.1 m (23'3") Industrial stick
5.7 m (18'8") Industrial stick
6.4 m (21'0") Straight stick
4.1 m (13'3") Over/Under Log Loader stick (N Am only)
Fixed one-piece front window and skylight (P5A classified)
Fixed two-piece front window and skylight (P8B classified)
Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
Generator, 20 kW with wiring to stick nose
Cold start, block heater (N Am only)
360° visibility
16.00-25 single solid rubber tires
23.5-R25 single pneumatic tires
12.00-20 dual solid rubber tires
Hitch towing
