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Cat

MH3250 Tracked Material Handler

Engine Model

Cat C9.3B

Operating Weight

107700 lb

Maximum Reach

52.5 ft

Overview

The Cat® MH3250 offers superior performance for your material handling applications. Featuring a spacious, ergonomic cab, the MH3250 offers a comfortable work environment to keep you productive all day long. Longer maintenance intervals and up to a 15% reduction in fuel consumption combine to provide up to 20% lower operating costs. The MH3250 provides the safety and reliability you need for your toughest applications.

Photos

Videos

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Showroom

MH3250 Virtual Product Tour

Features

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat C9.3B
    Net Power - ISO 9249 311 HP
    Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 315 hp (metric)
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 314 HP
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 318 hp (metric)
    Bore 5 in
    Stroke 6 in
    Displacement 568 in³
    Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
    Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
    Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Gradeability 35°/70%
    Maximum Travel Speed 2.1 mile/h
    Maximum Drawbar Pull 55281 lbf
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Main System - Maximum Flow (× 2 pumps) - Implement 148 gal(US)/min
    Maximum Pressure - Implements 5076 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Swing 4061 psi
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 107700 lb
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank Capacity 158.5 gal (US)
    Cooling System 10.6 gal (US)
    Engine Oil (with filter) 8.5 gal (US)
    Swing Drive - Each 4.8 gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 4 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 98.5 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 42.5 gal (US)
    DEF Tank 21.1 gal (US)
  • Swing Mechanism
    Spec Value
    Swing Speed 8 r/min
    Swing Torque 104734 ft·lbf
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Boom MH 9.2 m (30'2")
    Stick Industrial 7.6 m (24'11")
    Shipping Height (with OPG, without stick) 11.8 ft
    Shipping Length (without stick) 41.8 ft
    Machine Length (with boom/stick) 14.3 ft
    Tail Swing Radius 11.6 ft
    Counterweight Clearance 4.7 ft
    Cab Height-Lowered 11.5 ft
    Cab Height-Lowered with OPG 11.8 ft
    Cab Height-Raised 19.8 ft
    Cab Height-Raised with OPG 20.3 ft
    Ground Clearance 2.3 ft
    Track Length-Length to Center of Rollers 14.3 ft
    Track Length 17.6 ft
    Upper Frame Width (includes walkways and handrails) 12.5 ft
    Track Gauge-Retracted 10.6 ft
    Track Gauge- Extended 12.2 ft
    Undercarriage Width-Retracted, 600 mm (24”) shoes 13.2 ft
  • Working Ranges
    Spec Value
    Maximum Reach 52.5 ft
    Boom MH 9.2 m (30'2")
    Stick Industrial 7.6 m (24'11")
    Maximum Height 55.3 ft
    Minimum Height 13.4 ft
    Minimum Swing Radius-Front 12.8 ft
    Maximum Depth 23.3 ft
    Boom Pin Height 37.6 ft
  • Air Conditioning System
    Spec Value
    Note (1) The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.2 kg (2.64 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.892 tons).
  • Sustainability
    Spec Value
    Recyclability 97%

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

  • 9.2 m (30'2") Material Handler boom

CAB

  • Advanced sound-suppressed TOPS cab with rubber mount
  • High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Air suspension premium seat with headrest, heater, ventilator

CAT TECHNOLOGY

  • VisionLink®
  • Remote Flash
  • Remote Troubleshoot

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance-free battery
  • LED exterior lights (integrated into storage box and mounted on boom and stick sides)
  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Power fuse module
  • Electronic Technician compatible

ENGINE

  • 115 Amp alternator
  • -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability
  • 52° C (126° F) high-ambient cooling
  • One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control
  • Automatic engine shutdown
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
  • Single plane 3 horizontal cooling system

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • SmartBoom™
  • Electric main control valve
  • Automatic warm up and cold lock out
  • Automatic swing parking brake
  • Hydraulic main pump
  • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Boom and stick regeneration circuit
  • Medium pressure (grapple rotate) and cab riser valve
  • Reverse swing damping valve
  • High performance hydraulic return filter
  • Two speed travel
  • Fine swing capability

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • 2D E-fence
  • Rear- and right-side-view cameras
  • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
  • Signaling/warning horn
  • Secondary engine shutoff switch
  • Caterpillar One Key security system
  • Lockable external tool/storage box and fuel drain compartment
  • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Standard visibility mirror package

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Service platform with anti-skid plate and recessed bolts
  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
  • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
  • Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Variable Gauge undercarriage
  • 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
  • 6800 kg (14,990 lb) counterweight
  • Towing eye on base frame

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

  • 6.1 m (20'0") Industrial stick
  • 7.6 m (24'11") Industrial stick

CAB

  • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Generator, 25 kW with wiring to stick nose

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Inspection lighting
  • 360° visibility