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Ship a Caterpillar 345DL excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 345DL measures 40 ft 8 in long, 11 ft 4 in wide and 12 ft 1 in high at 100,040 lbs (12.40 m × 3.45 m × 3.68 m, 45,377 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 40 ft 8 in · 12.40 mW 11 ft 4 in · 3.45 mH 12 ft 1 in · 3.68 mWt 100,040 lbs · 45,377 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 11 ft 4 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 345DL need?

A multi-axle lowboy or RGN. At 12 ft 1 in tall the machine sits at 13 ft 7 in on an RGN deck and 17 ft 1 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 345DL need oversize permits?

Yes. 11 ft 4 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 345DL be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 345DL for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 345DL?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Multi-axle lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Cylinders: 6
Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Make: 2236
Engine Model: C13 ACERT
Net Power: 380 hp
Displacement: 763 cu in
Bore: 5.1 in
Stroke: 6.2 in

Operational

Operating Weight: 100040 lb
Fuel Capacity: 186 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 9.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 150 gal
Engine Oil Capacity: 11 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity: 2.6 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure: 5080 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity: 194 gal/min

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed: 8.9 rpm
Swing Torque: 109560 lb ft

Weights

Operating Weight: 100040 lb
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage: 100040 lb
Operating Weight - Long Variable: 108610 lb

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity: 2.4 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity: 4.6 yd3

Hydraulic System

Pilot System - Maximum Flow: 11 gal/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure: 596 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel: 5080 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing: 4550 psi
Boom Cylinder - Bore: 6.3 in
Boom Cylinder - Stroke: 62 in
Stick Cylinder - Bore: 7.5 in
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total: 194 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Maximum Reach - Ground Level: 42.5 ft in
Maximum Bucket Capacity: 5 yd3
Maximum Digging Depth: 29.3 ft in
Bucket Digging Force - Normal: 39300 lb
Nominal Bucket Weight: 3880 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 9.4 gal
Final Drive - Each: 4 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 64 gal
Hydraulic System - Including Tank: 150 gal
Engine Oil: 11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity: 186 gal
Swing Drive - Each: 2.6 gal

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.