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Caterpillar 311CU
The Caterpillar 311CU is a track excavator built by Caterpillar. Most units reaching the used market were built around 2002. It is common in the North American used market. About 100% of units have an enclosed cab, 83% of those with air conditioning. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 85). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Excavators |
| Category | Hydraulic Excavator, Track |
| Size class | 6-12 t |
| Built around | 2002 |
| Used-market presence | common |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 100% of units |
| Air conditioning | 83% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 85 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS w AC 83% EROPS 17% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | Standard 82% Auxiliary 18% |
| Grouser | Double 80% Triple 20% |
| Track type | Steel 93% Rubber 7% |
| Pad width | 20 inch 86% 28 inch 8% 24 inch 4% 18 inch 1% 30 inch 1% |
Other Caterpillar 311 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 311 | 6-12 t | 1994 | very common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 311B | 6-12 t | 1997 | common | 100% |
| Caterpillar 311C | 6-12 t | 2001 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi EX60 | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1990 | common | 100% |
| Hitachi EX120-5 | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1998 | common | 100% |
| Komatsu PC75UU-2 | Komatsu | 6-12 t | 1994 | common | 99% |
| Hitachi EX100 | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1990 | common | 100% |
| John Deere 490D | John Deere | 6-12 t | 1988 | common | 100% |
| Hitachi EX100-2 | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1992 | common | 100% |
| Hitachi EX60URG | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1992 | common | 100% |
| Hitachi EX100-3 | Hitachi | 6-12 t | 1995 | common | 100% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.