The Caterpillar 215 D LC crawler excavator was introduced in 1989, with an operating weight of 45,195 lb (20.5 t), engine output of 129 hp (96 kW) and a bucket capacity of 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³). It uses the 3304 DIT engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1989 • 3304 DIT
Weight: 45,195 lb (20.5 t)Power: 129 hp (96 kW)Bucket: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Key specifications
45,195 lb (20.5 t)Operating weight
129 hp (96 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
22 in (560 mm)Track width
1989Introduced
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Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
45,195 lbWeight
129 hpPower
0.78 yd³Bucket
How the Caterpillar 215 D LC compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
129 hp
19% below avg
13th percentile
Bucket capacity
0.78 yd³
50% below avg
2nd percentile
Engine power129 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp
About 19% below the peer average.
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³
About 50% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 215 D LC |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Undercarriage | LC |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 45,195 lb (20.5 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 3304 DIT |
| Engine power | 129 hp (96 kW) |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Track width | 22 in (560 mm) |
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