349D2 Key Features and Benefits

By Kit Kyarsgaard
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Key product features 349D2
Performance
Powerful, efficient Cat® C13 engine delivers superior durability and
provides best in class performance
Highly efficient pump and main control valve delivers superior
hydraulic power
Fuel conscious customers can run the machine in economy mode and
realize up to a 24% reduction in fuel consumption with no loss in
digging or lifting forces, a further 9% to the 349D
Machine reverts back to ECO mode upon machine start up to lower
owning and operating costs
Robust two stage fuel filtration system improves reliability
Versatility
Multiple front linkage configurations available to meet all application
needs
Multiple aux. hyd. options can support a large variety of work tools
Cat. buckets and GET are designed and matched to maximize
machine performance
Hydro-mechanical quick coupler options reduce tool change time
Safety
“Safely Home Everyday with a Cat Excavator”
Hydraulic activation lever safely locks out all hydraulic functions
Anti-Skid plating & countersunk bolts reduce slipping in severe
conditions
Full length firewall separates the pump compartment from the
engine
Ground level fuel cut off switch shuts down the engine in an
emergency
Reliability/
Durability
Typically the largest and the most durable structures in the industry
Modified X-frame structure provides long life & durability
Robotically welded and stress relieved booms and sticks with internal
baffle plates improves durability
Grease Lubricated Tracks (GLT) provides longer life
Ease of
Operation
Ergonomically designed cab with easy to operate controls
Multiple seat and joystick adjustment options enhance comfort
Excellent work site visibility from the cab enhances productivity and
safety
LCD monitor display with 28 language capabilty
Optimized low effort joystick controls reduces operator fatigue
Automatic climate control system with 10 vents maximizes comfort
Serviceability
Most service locations can be accessed at ground level
Extended service intervals lower owning & operating costs
Remote mounted filters reduce the time taken to service the
machine
Pressure taps and S·O·SSM ports help maximize uptime
Technology
Cat Connect technology solutions increase production and minimize
operating costs
Link Technologies wirelessly connects you to your jobsite providing
essential business information (VisionLink® , Product Link TM)
Grade technologies improve your grading productivity and deliver job
completing accuracy and efficiency (AccuGrade TM)

Cat C13 Engine (Tier 2)
Gross Power (1800 rpm): 301kW (403 HP)
Net Power (1800rpm): 289kW(387HP)
Displacement: 12.5 L
Main Hydraulic Pumps
Performance
Cat C13 Engine Features:
Performance
110 100 100
 Highly durable, long lasting 100
 High torque optimizes response 90 81 80 81
 Machine reverts to ECO mode on startup 80 76
reducing owning and operating costs 70
60
50
40
Fuel conscious customers can run the machine High Eco Competitor
in economy mode and realize up to a (Eco Mode)
24% reduction in fuel consumption with Productivity Fuel Consumption
no loss in digging or lifting forces Flexible work modes allow an operator to
(15% reduction compared to High Power maximize productivity, efficiency and fuel
mode and a further 9% compared to 349D as consumption
a result of design updates )
Boom and Stick Regeneration
Hydraulic System Features :
Std on boom and stick. Decreases
• Highly efficient
fuel consumption up to 2%,
• Fast cycle times
improving cycle times
• High digging forces
• Excellent controllability
• Industry leading productivity

The hydraulic system on the Cat 349D2 has

Maximum Flow (2x):
672 L/min (194 Gal/min)
Max. Pressure :
35 000 kPa (5076 PSI)
been designed to provide industry leading
productivity to maximize the profit potential
for your business

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
 Versatility
Caterpillar has designed versatility
into the 349D2 allowing one
machine be used for a wide range
of applications with multiple
boom and stick options

An extensive range of Cat Work Tools Quick couplers allow one person to change work tools
includes buckets, hydraulic hammers, multi- in seconds for maximum performance and
processors, scrap and demolition shears, flexibility on a job site. One machine can move rapidly
grapples and rippers. Each is designed to from task to task and a fleet of similarly equipped
optimize machine versatility and machines can share a common work tool inventory.
performance.
Circuit Options Example
The Cat Center-Lock TM quick coupler can pick up any
work tool that is pinned on to the machine. The
One Way Flow Hammer dedicated quick coupler has a wedge lock design that
Two Way Flow Grapple/Tilting bucket reduces play during operation in harsh applications such
Two Way Flow + Medium Rotating Grapple as demolition and quarries.

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
 Safety
Caterpillar builds safety in to every machine, allowing
operators and service technicians to get home safely
everyday
Optional rear view camera systems
improve rearward and right-hand-
side visibility, giving a clear view
around the machine.
This not only improves jobsite
safety, but also enhances
productivity and helps to maintain
the asset value of your machine.
The standard hydraulic lockout lever
isolates all hydraulic and travel
functions in the lowered position. It is
specifically designed to not allow the
operator to leave the cab without first
lowering it
Two circuit breakers protect critical
electrical components to increase
machine uptime.
A battery disconnect switch helps to
deter theft by isolating the battery and
enhances safety when servicing the
machine.

Anti-skid plating with A full length firewall separates the

countersunk bolts engine from the hydraulic pump and
reduces the potential for offers protection in the event of an
slippage and trip incident.
hazards, providing a safe
platform for all routine Ground level shut-off switch stops all
service and maintenance fuel to the engine when activated and
needs. shuts down the machine.

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
 Reliability / Durability
Robotic welding on 95% of structures provides 3 times the
penetration of a manual weld to prolong structural life.
Booms and sticks are stress relieved to provide you with
maximum durability to meet all application needs .
A large boom foot helps to dissipate stresses through the boom
tower maintaining a tight pin fit maximizing service life.
High tensile steel fabricated into a large box section combined
with internal baffles absorbs torsional stress allowing longer
structural life.
Braided
Bolted with
Colored and harness
Numbered
All electrical wires are colored, numbered and protected with thick
braiding for ease of identification and long service life.
Non-abrasive connectors reduce wiring harness failures.
Reliability/
Performance Versatility Safety
Durability
The strong and durable car body has been designed to work in the
toughest operating conditions.
The X-shaped, box-section car body provides excellent resistance to
torsional bending, dissipating stress throughout the base of the
machine.
The robotically welded track roller frames are press-formed into
pentagonal shapes angled for easy debris roll off while delivering
exceptional strength and long service life.
The cross roller swing bearing provides more contact area
compared to the traditional ball bearing design, increasing
stability and bearing life.
The 349D2 Grease Lubricated Track (GLT) undercarriage has been
designed with high durability which extends undercarriage life and
requires minimal maintenance. (Optional PPR2)
Undercarriage rollers are rebuild-able and sealed to prevent dirt and
debris causing wear of internal components .
The grease lubricated links minimize the internal bushing wear,
reducing noise and increasing life up to 25%.
Ease of
Serviceability Technology
Operation
 Ease of Operation
The ergonomically designed cab accommodates a wide
variety of operator sizes with several seat and joystick
console adjustment points
All switches and controls are intuitive and easily accessible,
allowing the operator to concentrate on the task at hand to
maximize productivity and reduce fuel
consumption

The operator station has been designed to maximize visibility

throughout the machine and to the work tool through its full range of
motion, ensuring high productivity and allowing for a safe working
environment
Comfort levels are further enhanced by the powerful heating and
ventilation system, which features several air vents, ensuring the
operator remains comfortable throughout the work day
The LCD display is designed with 28 languages to simplify machine
use by acting as an operator-to-machine interface for all control and
warning functions

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
 Serviceability
At Caterpillar, we realize that when your machine is not working it’s costing The encapsulated filter
money and not maximizing the return on your investment. is mounted in an
external chamber from
The 349D2 has been designed with the service technician in mind to reduce
the tank which
the time taken to carry out routine service and maintenance intervals.
minimizes
Many service points are accessible from ground level with several not contamination risk and
requiring tools. extends hydraulic system
life .
The in-cab-monitor indicates hydraulic oil, engine oil and coolant levels upon
start-up as well as air filter plugging restrictions and fuel water separator
The electric fuel priming pump automatically prefills the
status throughout operating conditions.
fuel system including the filters and pumps on start-up,
simplifying service and maintenance procedures and
reducing the possibility of air cavitation which can cause
catastrophic failure to pumps.

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) provides the ability to detect potential issues
at an early stage allowing repairs to be carried out before major component
failure. Designed for convenience, many
service locations are grouped at
Pressure ports are used to ensure the machine is working within specified ground level to reduce service and
operating levels and to simplify fault finding process in the event of a maintenance time and to
hydraulic failure. maximize working time.

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
 Technology
Without Cat Connect technology solutions are
AccuGrade designed to promote jobsite
efficiency and the monitoring of
single or multiple machine fleets to
reduce downtime
Machine control & guidance is the
use of technology to provide a virtual
With plan of the jobsite to the operator
AccuGrade without the use of traditional grade
stakes. This enables millimeter
accuracy allowing the completion
of tasks quickly and efficiently
Link technologies (Product Link, VisionLink)
allow critical functions and machine health to
be automatically sent to a head office via
cellular or satellite technologies
This allows for the remote monitoring of
machine fleets to ensure maximum efficiency
and to promote repair before failure,
maximizing machine availability
Cellular
GPS Positioning
Network
Low Earth
Orbiting
Satellite Network

Hours
Grade Technologies improve your grading productivity and deliver job completing Location
accuracy and efficiency (AccuGrade).
With AccuGrade:
1. Productivity: 30%+ increase is common
2. Cost Savings: Materials, fuel, labor, machine wear/tear
3. Accuracy: Achieving tighter tolerances, less rework
Event & Diagnostic Codes
4. Safety: Operators stay in the cab, no grade checkers, fewer people on job site

Reliability/ Ease of
Performance Versatility Safety Serviceability Technology
Durability Operation
CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar
Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate
and product identity used herein, are trademarks of
Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.” and
“©2015 Caterpillar All Rights Reserved.

VisionLink is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited,

registered in the United States and in other countries.