| The 385C L Series excavator has excellent control, high stick and bucket forces, impressive lift capacity, simplified service and a more comfortable operator station to increase your productivity and lower operating costs. |
| Engine | |
| Engine Model | Cat® C18 ACERT |
| Net Flywheel Power | 513 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 513 hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 513 hp |
| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 513 hp |
| Bore | 5.71 in |
| Stroke | 7.2 in |
| Displacement | 1106 in3 |
| Weights | |
| Operating Weight | 187360 lb |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Max Reach at Ground Level | 56.4 ft |
| Max Digging Depth | 38.6 ft |
| Bucket Digging Force | 64530 lb |
| Stick Digging Force | 55350 lb |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 7.06 yd3 |
| Nominal bucket weight | 6795 lb |
| Bucket digging force - Normal | 64530 lb |
| Track | |
| Standard w/Long Undercarriage | 36 in |
| Optional for Long Undercarriage | 30 in |
| Number of Shoes Each Side - Long Undercarriag | 51 |
| Number of Track Rollers Each Side - Long Unde | 9 |
| Number of Carrier Rollers Each Side | 3 |
| Swing Mechanism | |
| Swing Speed | 6.5 RPM |
| Swing Torque | 191914 lb ft |
| Drive | |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 2.8 mph |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull - Long Undercarriage | 133090 lb |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Main System - Maximum Flow (Total) | 259 gal/min |
| Swing System - Maximum Flow | 119 gal/min |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal | 4640 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift | 5080 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5080 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3770 psi |
| Pilot System - Maximum flow | 24 gal/min |
| Pilot System- Maximum pressure | 600 psi |
| Boom Cylinder - Bore | 8.27 in |
| Boom Cylinder - Stroke | 77.4 in |
| Stick Cylinder - Bore | 8.66 in |
| Stick Cylinder - Stroke | 89.1 in |
| HB Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore | 7.87 in |
| HB Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke | 57.1 in |
| JB Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore | 8.66 in |
| JB Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke | 62.4 in |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 327.6 gal |
| Cooling System | 26.7 gal |
| Engine Oil | 17.2 gal |
| Swing Drive (each) | 5 gal |
| Final Drive (each) | 5.6 gal |
| Hydraulic System (including tank) | 263 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 214 gal |
| Sound Performance | |
| Performance | ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 |
| Standards | |
| Brakes | SAE J1026 APR90 |
| Cab/FOGS | SAE J1356 FEB88 ISO10262 |
| Dimensions | |
| Transport width | 151.2 in |
| Electrical |
| Alternator - 75 ampere |
| Lights |
| Cab interior |
| Power supply in cab - 12V, 7 amp |
| Signal/warning horn |
| Engine/Powertrain |
| Automatic engine speed control |
| Automatic swing parking brake |
| Automatic travel parking brakes |
| Cat C18 with ACERT® Technology |
| Altitude capability to 2300 m (7500 ft) without derating |
| EPA Tier 3 emission compliant |
| High ambient cooling, 52° C (126° F) capability |
| Side-by-side cooling system with separately mounted AC condenser and variable speed fan |
| Two speed travel |
| Water separator, with level indicator, for fuel line |
| Guards |
| Heavy duty bottom guards on upper frame |
| Heavy duty swivel guard on undercarriage |
| Heavy duty travel motor guards on undercarriage |
| Operator Station |
| Air conditioner, heater and defroster with automatic climate control |
| Ashtray and 24 volt lighter |
| AM/FM radio with antenna and two speakers |
| Beverage/cup holder |
| Cab Glass/Glazing |
| Openable and retractable two-piece front windshield |
| Stationary skylight (polycarbonate) |
| Coat hook |
| Console mounted electronic type joysticks with adjustable gain and response |
| Floor mat |
| Instrument panel and gauges with full color graphical display |
| Literature compartment |
| Lunch box storage with lid |
| Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls |
| Positive filtered ventilation |
| Pressurized cab |
| Retractable seat belt 76 mm width (3") |
| Sunshade for windshield and skylight |
| Travel control pedals with removable hand levers |
| Windshield wipers and washers (upper and lower) |
| Undercarriage |
| Double grouser shoes - 900 mm (36") width |
| Grease lubricated track |
| Hydraulic track adjusters |
| Idler and center section track guards |
| Long, variable gauge |
| Steps - four |
| Other Standard Equipment |
| Auxiliary hydraulic valve for hydro-mechanical tools |
| Caterpillar one key security system with locks for doors, cab and fuel cap |
| Cat walks - left side and right side |
| Cross-roller type swing bearing |
| Drive for auxiliary pump |
| Hand control pattern changer |
| Heavy lift mode |
| Mirrors - left and right |
| S |
| Steel firewall between engine and hydraulic pumps |
| Travel alarm with cut off switch |
| Wiring provisions for Product Link, Auto-lube System and lighted beacon |
| Front Linkage |
| Booms |
| Reach 10 m (32'10") |
| General Purpose 8.4 m (27'7") |
| Mass Excavation 7.25 m (23'9") |
| Sticks |
| R5.5HB (18'1") for reach and GP boom |
| R4.4HB (14'5") for reach and GP boom |
| G3.4JB (11'2") for GP boom |
| G2.92JB (9'7") for GP boom |
| M3.4JB (11'2") for mass boom |
| M2.92JB (9'7") for mass boom |
| Bucket Linkages |
| HB-family for HB sticks |
| JB-family for JB sticks |
| Buckets - see chart |
| Tips, sidecutters and edge protectors |
| Track |
| Double grouser 650 mm (26") |
| Double grouser 750 mm (30") |
| Guards |
| FOGS (Falling Object Guard System) including overhead and windshield guards |
| Track guiding guards - full length |
| Vandal guards for windshield |
| Wire mesh screen for windshield |
| Auxiliary Controls and Lines |
| Basic control arrangements |
| Combined function for 1-way or 2-way high pressure circuits includes joysticks and modulation switch |
| Medium pressure circuit |
| Auxiliary boom lines |
| High pressure for reach and mass booms |
| Auxiliary stick lines |
| High pressure lines for reach and mass sticks |
| Miscellaneous Options |
| Adjustable high-back heated seat with mechanical suspension |
| Adjustable high-back seat with air suspension and heat |
| Boom lowering control device |
| Counterweight removal system |
| Electric lubricator with hose reel |
| Machine security system with programmable keys |
| Starting aid for cold weather with ether |
| Stick lowering control device |
| Straight travel pedal |
| Front Linkage |
| Booms |
| Reach 10 m (32'10") |
| General Purpose 8.4 m (27'7") |
| Mass Excavation 7.25 m (23'9") |
| Sticks |
| R5.5HB (18'1") for reach and GP boom |
| R4.4HB (14'5") for reach and GP boom |
| G3.4JB (11'2") for GP boom |
| G2.92JB (9'7") for GP boom |
| M3.4JB (11'2") for mass boom |
| M2.92JB (9'7") for mass boom |
| Bucket Linkages |
| HB-family for HB sticks |
| JB-family for JB sticks |
| Buckets - see chart |
| Tips, sidecutters and edge protectors |
| Track |
| Double grouser 650 mm (26") |
| Double grouser 750 mm (30") |
| Guards |
| FOGS (Falling Object Guard System) including overhead and windshield guards |
| Track guiding guards - full length |
| Vandal guards for windshield |
| Wire mesh screen for windshield |
| Auxiliary Controls and Lines |
| Basic control arrangements |
| Combined function for 1-way or 2-way high pressure circuits includes joysticks and modulation switch |
| Medium pressure circuit |
| Auxiliary boom lines |
| High pressure for reach and mass booms |
| Auxiliary stick lines |
| High pressure lines for reach and mass sticks |
| Miscellaneous Options |
| Adjustable high-back heated seat with mechanical suspension |
| Adjustable high-back seat with air suspension and heat |
| Boom lowering control device |
| Counterweight removal system |
| Electric lubricator with hose reel |
| Machine security system with programmable keys |
| Starting aid for cold weather with ether |
| Stick lowering control device |
| Straight travel pedal |