Skip to content
WorksiteMachines
Caterpillar Excavator 2019–present (Next Gen)

Caterpillar 395

Cat’s largest construction-class excavator

The Cat 395 is a 90-tonne-class excavator for mass excavation and quarry production, the largest machine in Caterpillar’s construction excavator line.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
Caterpillar machine similar to the Caterpillar 395 (related model may be pictured)
Caterpillar machine similar to the Caterpillar 395 (related model may be pictured)

Photo: Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · license

+Strengths

  • Very high production
  • Heavy-duty structures

−Watch-outs

  • Only economical with large trucks and high volumes

Overview

The Cat 395 replaced the 390F and is Caterpillar's flagship construction excavator, used for quarry face loading, mass excavation and mining support.

Caterpillar 395 specifications

Operating weight≈90,000–95,000 kg (198,400–209,400 lb)
Net power≈405 kW (543 hp)
EngineCat C18

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Caterpillar. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

Compare the Caterpillar 395

Side-by-side specifications against its closest rivals.

Owner & operator reviews

No reviews yet. Have you owned, operated or serviced a Caterpillar 395? Your experience helps other buyers.

Write a review
Share your experience with the Caterpillar 395 +
Your rating

Forum discussions

Have a question about the Caterpillar 395? Ask the community.

Sources and further reading

  1. Caterpillar – official product information
Share LinkedIn X Facebook

Alternatives

Other excavators to consider

CASE CX210 crawler excavator loading demolition debris (D-series pictured)

Case

CASE CX210E

Weight
22.5 t
Power
157 hp
Max. digging depth
6.7 m
Excavator 313 Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Caterpillar 313

Weight
13.5 t
Power
101 hp
Max. digging depth
6.0 m
Caterpillar 320 hydraulic excavator digging on a site Editor’s pick

Caterpillar

Caterpillar 320

Weight
22.5 t
Power
162 hp
Max. digging depth
6.7 m

More from Caterpillar

Same brand, different jobs

Caterpillar D6T crawler dozer on a river project Editor’s pick

Bulldozer

Caterpillar D6

Weight
22.3 t
Power
215 hp
Blade capacity
up to ≈5.6 m³
Caterpillar 950 GC wheel loader Editor’s pick

Wheel loader

Caterpillar 950 GC

Weight
18.7 t
Power
225 hp
Bucket capacity
3.1+ m³
Caterpillar 140M AWD motor grader Editor’s pick

Motor grader

Caterpillar 140

Weight
18.5 t
Power
212 hp
Moldboard
3.7 m
Caterpillar 420F IT backhoe loader

Backhoe loader

Caterpillar 420

Weight
8.9 t
Power
94 hp
Max. digging depth
4.4 m