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Sell Your CAT 345 Large Excavator

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346 HP93,000 lbsLarge Class
Representative excavator
Representative excavator. Not a specific unit for sale.

What Is Your CAT 345 Worth?

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CAT 345 Specs at a Glance

Engine
Cat C9.3 ACERT 346 hp
Operating weight
93,000 lb
Size class
Large
Max Dig Depth
23.6 ft
Fuel tank
158.5 gal

Checked against 345 (next gen; Cat dealer WesTrac, Cat model 127920).

Full CAT 345specifications →

Which CAT 345 Do You Have?

The CAT 345 has been sold in several generations: 345C, 345D, 345F, 345 Next Gen. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.

What to Include With Your CAT 345

Seen most often on a CAT 345; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Standard Boom
  • Long Reach

Popular attachments

  • Hydraulic Thumb
  • Quick Coupler
  • Hammer

How the CAT 345 Compares

CAT 345 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
CAT 34593,000 lb34623.6 ftNo data yet
Volvo EC480100,310 lb37325.7 ft$329,500–$720,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the Volvo EC480, the CAT 345 is 7,310 lb lighter, has 27 less hp and has 2.1 ft less max dig depth.

In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 340 and the next size up is the CAT 349.

Hours on a Used Excavator

Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAT 345 used for?

The CAT 345 is mostly put to work on mining, quarrying, heavy excavation.