Cat 330 vs Kobelco SK350LC-11

The Kobelco SK350LC-11 is the heavier machine, at 38.2 t against 31.4 t, and the Kobelco SK350LC-11 has more power (198 kW against 193.8 kW).

The Cat 330 is ahead on: turns tighter. The Kobelco SK350LC-11 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 330 and the Kobelco SK350LC-11 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 330	Kobelco SK350LC-11
Operating weight	31,400 kg	38,200 kg
Net powerHigher is better	193.8 kW	198 kW+2%
Max digging depthHigher is better	7.25 m	7.35 m+1%
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	10.69 m	11.06 m+3%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	6.94 m	7.55 m+9%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	179 kN	250 kN+40%
Fuel tankHigher is better	474 L	503 L+6%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	3.13 m+13%	3.6 m

All specifications

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FigureCat 330 Kobelco SK350LC-11

Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)3.06 mNot published

Handrail height3.06 mNot published

Overall length10.42 mNot published

Tail swing radius3.13 m3.6 m

Ground clearance, counterweight1.12 m1.2 mGround clearance of rear end

Ground clearance (minimum)0.49 m0.49 m

Track length4.86 mNot published

Track length on ground3.99 mNot published

Track gauge2.59 m2.59 m

Overall width3.39 m3.39 m

Shoe width0.8 m0.8 m

Overall height (to top of boom)Not published3.69 m

Overall width of upperstructureNot published3.12 m

Swing centre to rear endNot published3.6 m

Tumbler distanceNot published4.05 m

Performance

Max digging depth7.25 m7.35 m

Max reach at ground level10.69 m11.06 m

Max digging height10 m10.79 m

Max dumping height6.94 m7.55 mMax dumping clearance

Min loading height2.29 mNot published

Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom7.09 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth5.79 m6.58 m

Bucket capacity1.8 m³HD bucketNot published

Bucket digging force179 kN250 kN

Arm digging force126 kNNot published

Swing speed11.5 r/minNot published

Max swing torque110 kN·mNot published

Max digging reachNot published11.26 m

Digging depth for 8 ft flat bottomNot published7.2 m

Min front swing radiusNot published4.14 m

Arm crowding forceNot published181 kN

Drawbar pulling forceNot published320 kN

Travel speed (high)Not published5.8 km/hLow speed 3.6 km/h

Weight

Operating weight31,400 kg38,200 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Isuzu 6HK1 (Tier 4 Final)

EmissionsEmits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIANot published

Net power193.8 kW (260 hp)ISO 9249, at 2,000 rpm198 kW (265 hp)See gross power note

Net power (DIN)263 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published

Gross power195 kW (261 hp)ISO 14396210 kW (282 hp)

Gross power (DIN)265 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published

Bore105 mmNot published

Stroke135 mmNot published

Displacement7 L7.8 L

Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published

Max torqueNot published1,080 Nm

Number of main pumpsNot published2

Hydraulics

Pump flow560 L/minMain system, maximum flowNot published

Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipmentNot published

Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published

Max pressure, travel35 000 kPaNot published

Max pressure, swing29 800 kPaNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank474 L503 L

Cooling system25 LNot published

Engine oil25 LNot published

Swing drive (each)10 LNot published

Final drive (each)5.5 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank310 LNot published

Hydraulic tank147 LNot published

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published

Fuel filters1,000 hoursNot published

Swing drive oil1,000 hoursFirst change at 500 hNot published

Final drive oil2,000 hoursEach side; first change at 500 hNot published

Hydraulic return filter3,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursNot published

Boom and stick linkage grease500 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Bucket linkage grease100 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Sources: Cat 330 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ2461-05 (2024, build 07F) · Kobelco USA SK350LC-11 product page, specification table

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 330Kobelco SK350LC-11Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 330 vs Kobelco SK350LC-11: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

By operating weight the Kobelco SK350LC-11 is the biggest at 38.2 t, then the Cat 330 at 31.4 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Kobelco SK350LC-11: Cat 330 193.8 kW (260 hp), Kobelco SK350LC-11 198 kW (265 hp) (net power), a 2% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Kobelco SK350LC-11: Cat 330 7.25 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 7.35 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Kobelco SK350LC-11: Cat 330 10.69 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 11.06 m (max reach at ground level), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Kobelco SK350LC-11: Cat 330 474 L, Kobelco SK350LC-11 503 L (fuel tank), a 6% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 330 or Kobelco SK350LC-11?

The Cat 330: Cat 330 3.13 m, Kobelco SK350LC-11 3.6 m (tail swing radius), a 13% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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