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The CAT 345 GC is a 42-ton large hydraulic crawler excavator built for open-cast mining, bulk quarry loading, and heavy earthmoving on demanding Indian sites. It has a Cat C9.3 engine that delivers 347 HP at 1,750 rpm, offering efficient performance in heavy-duty applications. Weighing around 42,200 kg, it provides a stable and powerful platform for sustained bulk digging and heavy lifting. With a maximum digging depth of 7,040 mm and a horizontal reach of 11.29 m, it handles wide and deep excavation with consistent accuracy. A bucket capacity of 2.41 m³ allows the efficient movement of large material volumes in each cycle. As a highly efficient CAT excavator, its Smart Mode automatically adjusts engine and pump output, saving fuel whenever the site load decreases. The ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 safety standards and includes a 203 mm touchscreen, Operator ID PIN-code start, and Cat arm steering for one-hand travel. Maintenance costs are reduced with longer synchronized service intervals. The 600-litre fuel tank reduces refuelling stops on large-scale remote sites. The CAT 345 GC excavator price in India ranges from Rs. 2.10 to 2.20 crore. This excavator from Caterpillar Construction Equipment is specifically designed for mining contractors and large earthmoving companies conducting continuous high-load operations in India.
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Stepping up from the medium class, many Indian quarry and mining contractors land on the Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 370LCH. This large excavator weighs 34500-35900 kg, runs an Isuzu AA-6HK1X rated 247 HP and swings buckets from 1.3 to 2.5 m³ with 246 kN of bucket digging force. It digs to 6810 mm and reaches 10570 mm.
Granite and limestone quarries, coal contracts and heavy infrastructure keep this class busy across the country. Tata Hitachi’s dealer and parts network is among the widest in India, which shows up later as strong resale, and GPS, an AC cabin and a 1-year/2000-hour warranty are standard.
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