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CAT 345 GC VS Kobelco SK 145XDLC Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹ 45 L - 55 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹45L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Model
Cat® C9.3B
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Gross Power
259 kw
73 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
73 kw
Net Power
258 kw
73 kw
Net Power
258 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
365 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
365 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
14100 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
14100 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
14100 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
41 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
41 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
130 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
197 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
5280 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
5280 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4880 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4880 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
7930 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
7930 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
5810 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
5810 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8300 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8300 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
4.680 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
4.680 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2090 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2090 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
132 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
132 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
73 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
73 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
271 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
271 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
197 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
197 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
18.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
18.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3040 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3040 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
415 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
415 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2330 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2330 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2740 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2142 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2142 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.765 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.765 m
Track Width
2740 mm
700 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.7 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.7 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
10.8 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
10.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
142 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
142 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.6 – 0.7
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.6 – 0.7
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
68 A
Alternator Output
80 A
68 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
Pros
- Strong ~98 HP engine with 3.0 L displacement delivers solid performance for a ~14 t excavator class.
- Newly developed robust boom and improved arm strength help in heavy earthmoving and loading tasks.
- ECO‑mode and Auto Idle Stop (AIS) improve fuel economy.
