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Caterpillar 313 vs Caterpillar 374

The Caterpillar 374 is about 436% heavier than the Caterpillar 313 (73,900 vs 13,800 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 374 has about 346% more engine power (361 kW (484 hp) vs 81 kW (109 hp)).

Caterpillar 313 excavator
Caterpillar Caterpillar 313
Caterpillar 374 excavator
Caterpillar Caterpillar 374
Operating weight 13,800 kg (30,400 lb)73,900 kg (162,900 lb)
Engine power 81 kW (109 hp)361 kW (484 hp)
Net power (ISO 9249) 80.9 kW (108 hp)361 kW (484 hp)
Max. digging depth 5.84 m (19 ft 2 in), R3.0 m stick8.56 m (28 ft 1 in)
Max. reach at ground level 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in)13.17 m (43 ft 2 in)
Bucket digging force (ISO) 98.7 kN (22,180 lbf)358 kN (80,550 lbf)
Transport width 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)3.38 m (11 ft 1 in), undercarriage retracted, 650 mm shoes
Engine model Cat C3.6, 4 cylinders, 3.6 L (220 in³)Cat C15, 15.2 L (928 in³)
Engine power (ISO 14396) 82 kW (110 hp)362 kW (485 hp)
Emissions US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage VUS EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V / Korea Stage V / Japan 2014
Main system max. flow 247 L/min (65 US gal/min)—
Stick digging force (ISO) 59.3 kN (13,330 lbf)295 kN (66,390 lbf)
Max. swing torque 34.9 kN·m (25,741 lbf·ft)298 kN·m (220,000 lbf·ft)
Max. cutting height 8.84 m (29 ft)12.56 m (41 ft 2 in)
Max. loading height 6.43 m (21 ft 1 in)8.44 m (27 ft 8 in)
Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom 5.88 m (19 ft 3 in)—
Max. vertical wall digging depth 5.18 m (17 ft)6.95 m (22 ft 10 in)
Shipping length 7.77 m (25 ft 6 in); 8.05 m (26 ft 5 in) with blade13.69 m (44 ft 11 in)
Shipping height (top of cab) 2.83 m (9 ft 4 in)3.60 m (11 ft 10 in)
Tail swing radius 2.19 m (7 ft 2 in)4.21 m (13 ft 10 in)
Track length / gauge 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) / 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)—
Counterweight 2,470 kg (5,445 lb)—
Track shoes 500–770 mm steel, rubber or rubber-pad options—
Dozer blade (option) 2.5, 2.6 or 2.7 m (8 ft 2 in–8 ft 10 in)—
Fuel tank 258 L (68.2 US gal)920 L (243 US gal)
DEF tank 21 L (5.6 US gal)79 L (21 US gal)
Hydraulic tank / system 70 L / 85 L (18.5 / 22.5 US gal)—
Engine oil 8 L (2.1 US gal)61 L (16 US gal)
Bucket capacity —3.3 m³ (4.32 yd³) SD, reference configuration
Cooling —Three vertical side-by-side cores; 52 °C high-ambient capability
Main system max. flow (implement) —897 L/min (237 US gal/min)
Max. pressure – equipment —37,000 kPa (5,366 psi); 38,000 kPa (5,511 psi) lift mode
Track gauge (extended) —3.41 m (11 ft 2 in)
Track length —5.88 m (19 ft 4 in)
Hydraulic system / tank —621 L / 326 L (164 / 86 US gal)
Strengths
  • + Factory Cat Grade with 2D and E-fence on a 13-tonne machine
  • + 2.5 m transport width — easy to move on standard trailers
  • + Optional dozer blade for backfilling and levelling
  • + Choice of steel, rubber and rubber-pad tracks for paved surfaces
  • + Shared Next Gen cab and controls with larger Cat excavators
  • + Huge forces and flow for rock and quarry loading
  • + Variable-gauge undercarriage narrows for transport
  • + Power, Smart and Eco modes to control fuel burn
  • + Cat Grade with 2D and 2D E-fence available on a 74-tonne machine
  • + High-ambient (52 °C) cooling and 4,500 m altitude capability
Watch-outs
  • − Four-cylinder 3.6 L engine: fine for size class but not a heavy rock digger
  • − Some owners report early electronic and sensor glitches on first-year units
  • − Priced above most 13–14 t rivals
  • − Very heavy: transport requires major disassembly and permits
  • − High operating costs; needs volume to justify
  • − Large-machine undercarriage and GET costs
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.