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Sell Your CAT 345 Large Excavator
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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
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 345 | 93,000 lb | 346 | 23.6 ft | No data yet |
| Volvo EC480 | 100,310 lb | 373 | 25.7 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.