330 - Tier 4 / Stage V

OVERVIEW

The Cat® 330 excavator has the speed, efficiency, and power for your heavy-duty applications requiring maximum productivity. You get built-in Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload as standard equipment right from the factory – boosting your operator efficiency by up to 45%. Combine these features with the latest cab, longer maintenance intervals, and increased fuel efficiency, and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator built for your heavy-duty applications.

Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

BENEFITS

LATEST FEATURES

    Cab Monitor Improvements.     Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navigation, minimizing performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.     Identify apps quickly with a grid list view, abbreviated app names, and categorized menu options.     A notification center keeps important information visible to the operator, and displays messages without shrinking the camera view.     Color coded notifications set critical messages apart from the rest.     Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine and technology features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.     Operator Coaching -Empower Operators. Exceed Targets.       Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.       After detecting inefficient or restricted actions, the system alerts the operator and provides insight into the inefficiency and steps to improve.      Paired with a VisionLink® Productivity subscription, this information and other Operator Coaching insights can be viewed from anywhere. Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07F.

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

    Increase fuel efficiency up to 20% over the 330F excavator.     Lift more with up to 9% improved lift capacity and increased bucket size over the 330F excavator.     Make working on slopes easier with 5% improved swing torque over the 330F excavator.     Increase operating efficiency up to 45% with standard Cat technologies that lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance.     The C7.1 engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, and Korea Stage V emission standards with an after treatment system that requires no maintenance or downtime.     The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements     Match the excavator to the job with power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.     Advansys™ bucket tips increase penetration and improve cycle times. Tip changes can be done quickly with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.     Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.     Available Smart Boom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work. The benefits are reduced operator stress and reduced fuel consumption.     Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 50° C (122° F) with de-rate and cold start capability of –18° C (0° F). An optional – 32° C (–25° F) cold start package is available.

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

    Boost productivity up to 45% versus traditional grading with standard Cat Grade with 2D system – includes indicate-only and laser capability.     Dig with guidance to depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade. You can set up to four different depth and slope targets to help save time and money.     Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material--with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments--and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.     Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets.     Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar's single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.     Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.     Already invested in another brand’s 3D system? No problem. Standard Cat technology like Grade with 2D can readily integrate with that system to give you the precise results you need.     Standard Grade Assist helps you stay on grade – simply and effortlessly – with single-lever digging.     Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications.     Keep the tracks on ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.         Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.     All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.     Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.  

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MANAGING YOUR EQUIPMENT

    VisionLink® provides actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.* Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location, idle time, and fuel utilization. Make informed decisions that lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your jobsite.     VisionLink Productivity gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment – regardless of the manufacture.* View actionable information such as idle time, fuel burn, location, payload, load counts, total cycles, and more to improve machine efficiency, productivity, and utilization. Access data anywhere via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.     Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.     Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.     Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.     The Cat PL161 attachment locator allows you to track attachments across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The work tool recognition feature automatically adjusts machine settings based on the selected tool. *Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

    Choose between Deluxe and Premium cabs – both with automatic climate control.     The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable. The Premium seat is heated and cooled and adjusts automatically.     Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.     Advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration up to 50% over previous excavator models.     Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.     Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.     Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.     Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.

SIMPLE TO OPERATE

    Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth® key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.     Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.     Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the aid of the jog dial control.     Protect your hammer tool from overheating and rapid wear. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds - all to extend the tool’s service life.     Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.     The Cat PL161 attachment locator is a Bluetooth device designed to let users know where their attachments are across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates easily into VisionLink® for full fleet management of machines and attachments from one smartphone or tablet dashboard to view location and tracking details.     Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.     Auto Dig Boost increases power by up to 8% for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.     Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.     Need more lift during your shift? Turn on Auto Heavy Lift and get 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.     Tilt rotator attachments-ours or other brands-work seamlessly with Cat 2D Grade, Assist, Payload, and E-Fence. With no additional hardware required, all you have to do is simply select "Third Party Tiltrotator System Installation" in the monitor, do the calibration, and get to work.

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

    Expect up to 25% less maintenance cost than the 330F (savings calculated over 12,000 machine hours).     Do all daily maintenance at ground level.     Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the ground-level engine oil dipstick; fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.     Track your excavator’s filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.     Do no required maintenance on the Cat Clean Emissions Module.     Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing your typical S∙O∙S monitoring will double the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.     Expect the latest air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours – a 100% increase over the previous filter.     The latest hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval – 50% longer than previous filter designs.     High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to keep cores clean without interrupting your work     S·O·S ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.     Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance, along with parts needed, so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.

SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY

    Lift Assist helps you avoid tipping. With visual and auditory alerts, you’ll know if your load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.     Access 100% of daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.     The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.     Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.     The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.     Ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.     A rearview camera and a right-side-view camera are standard. Upgrade to 360° visibility and you’ll easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.     Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.     Latest right service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.     Available boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.     Cat Detect - People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.     Cat Command remote control enables equipment operators to work safely outside the machine when working in hazardous environments. Command offers the choice of handheld Consoles (line-of-sight) or long-distance virtual Stations (non-line-of-sight). Deep integration with machine systems enables efficiency and productivity by maintaining the use of in-cab technology* features (Grade, Payload, Assist, etc.).     2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.     Make service work easier and safer with optional inspection lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine, pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility. * Not all technology features are available on the Command Console and vary by model. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

SUSTAINABILITY

    The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Stage V emission standards.     The 330 emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous 330F.*     Cat 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 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.      Cat Grade technologies combine advanced guidance with optional automated machine control helping you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.     Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.     Cat® Payload for excavators provides on-the-go material weighing which helps reduce fuel burn by improving loading efficiency, job site productivity, and eliminating trips to the scale.     Cat® 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards such as traffic - not only helping keep personnel safe but also helps you avoid repairs, downtime, and costly job site fines.     Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.     Cat VisionLink® displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.     Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.     Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency by allowing your Cat dealer to virtually test the machine while working. Once a problem is identified, a technician can fix it the first time, saving time and money. *All comparisons to 330F. Productivity, fuel and CO2 emissions vary by application. CO2 emissions calculations based on a reference work cycle using 2.2 U.S. gallons per hour of #2 U.S. diesel fuel based. Applies IPCC2006 methodology using U.S. EPA Emissions Hub emission factors. Includes DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) related CO2. Fuel measurements are at 15°C. Estimated average fuel consumption improvements are based on tests or Product Link™ data where available. Productivity improvements are based on test data. **Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ***Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

330 STRAIGHT BOOM CONFIGURATION

    The 330 Straight Boom is designed for demolition of structures up to three stories, ground level excavation and sorting tasks.     The demolition cab comes with a deluxe heated seat and automatic climate control. All controls are easy to reach and in front of the operator – no reaching backwards required.     The front windshield and roof window are made with EN 356 P5A glazing for enhanced impact resistance and have one-piece parallel wipers with three intermittent settings and washer spray.     Standard Operator Protective Guards (OPG) help protect the roof and front reinforced EN356 P5A laminated windows from falling debris during demolition, while helping to maintain visibility of the jobsite.     Rearview and side-view cameras are standard. You can also upgrade to 360° visibility to view objects and personnel around the machine in a single view.     An automatic reversing fan allows work in dusty environments without sacrificing cooling efficiency.     Standard Cat technologies to elevate operating efficiency include Cat Grade with 2D that displays depth and slope on the in-cab 254-mm (10-in) touchscreen monitor.     Cat Payload (standard with bucket, optional with grapple) onboard weighing helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material – with either a bucket or grapple – and get a real-time weight estimate without even swinging.     Just like other 330 configurations, the 330 Straight Boom is compatible with VisionLink®, Cat PL161 attachment locator and Cat Command remote control.     Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments, including the heaviest tools needed for demolition work.     Get more work done with advanced engine and electrohydraulic controls.     Standard bucket cylinder guards help protect the bucket cylinders.     Sealed track pins and bushings reduce travel noise and help to increase undercarriage life.     Full track guiding guard is a standard feature. * Not all technology features are available on the Command Console and vary by model. Consult your Cat dealer for details. The 330 SB configuration is available for Europe and North America only.