Cat 345 vs Develon DX380LC-7K

The Cat 345 is the heavier machine, at 42.2 t against 40.2 t, and the Cat 345 has more power (258 kW against 236.1 kW).

The Cat 345 is ahead on: more power, reaches further, bigger bucket or body, narrower to transport. The Develon DX380LC-7K is ahead on: digs deeper, more hydraulic flow, faster, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 345 and the Develon DX380LC-7K 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 345	Develon DX380LC-7K
Operating weight	42,200 kg	40,200 kg
Net powerHigher is better	258 kW+9%	236.1 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	7.2 m	7.415 m+3%
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better	11.29 m+3%	10.955 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.41 m³+50%	1.61 m³
Pump flowHigher is better	630 L/min	700 L/min+11%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.2 km/h	5.4 km/h+4%
Overall widthLower is better	3.34 m	3.35 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	3.23 m	3.21 m+1%
Overall length	11.62 m	11.285 m

All specifications

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FigureCat 345 Develon DX380LC-7K

Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)3.23 m3.21 m

Handrail height3.37 mNot published

Overall length11.62 m11.285 mShipping length; 3.2 m arm

Upperframe width (without walkways)2.97 mNot published

Tail swing radius3.53 m3.53 m

Ground clearance, counterweight1.3 m1.28 m

Ground clearance (minimum)0.52 m0.6 m

Track length on ground4.04 mNot published

Track length5.03 m5.2 m

Track gauge2.74 mNot published

Overall width3.34 m3.35 mShipping width, standard track

Shoe width0.6 m0.6 mStandard

Overall height (to top of boom)Not published3.28 mShipping height (boom); 3.2 m arm

Overall height (to top of hoses)Not published3.415 mShipping height (hose); 3.2 m arm

Overall width (narrow track)Not published3 m

Overall width of upperstructureNot published2.99 m

Cab height above houseNot published0.853 m

Cab widthNot published1.01 m

Tumbler distanceNot published4.25 m

Width of crawlerNot published3.35 mUndercarriage width, standard

Width of crawler (narrow)Not published3 m

Track heightNot published1.07 m

Performance

Max digging depth7.2 m7.415 m

Max reach at ground level11.29 m10.955 m

Max digging height10.54 m10.435 m

Max dumping height7.21 mNot published

Min loading height3.13 m2.76 m

Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom7.04 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth5.39 mNot published

Bucket capacity2.41 m³HD bucket1.61 m³

Bucket digging force235 kN24.4 t

Arm digging force198 kN17.9 t

Swing speed8.27 rpm9.90 rpm

Max swing torque155 kN·m14,830 kgf·m

Travel speed (high)5.2 km/hmaximum travel speed5.4 km/h

Max drawbar pull292 kNNot published

Gradeability35°/70%35° / 70%

Max digging reachNot published11.17 m

Max loading heightNot published7.295 m

Max bucket pin heightNot published8.995 m

Max vertical wall depthNot published5.84 m

Max radius verticalNot published7.72 m

Max digging depth (8 ft level)Not published7.23 m

Min radius 8 ft levelNot published3.32 m

Min front swing radiusNot published4.455 m

Bucket angleNot published178°

Travel speed (low)Not published3 km/h

Max tractionNot published43.4 t

Weight

Operating weight42,200 kg40,200 kg

Operating weight (Mass boom)43,300 kgNot published

Counterweight8,990 kg9.0 mt counterweight7,450 kg

Operating weight (750 mm shoes)Not published41,100 kgTriple grouser; 0.60 kgf/cm²

Operating weight (800 mm shoes)Not published41,300 kgTriple grouser; 0.56 kgf/cm²

Operating weight (900 mm shoes)Not published41,800 kgTriple grouser; 0.51 kgf/cm²

Operating weight (600 mm double grouser)Not published40,400 kg0.73 kgf/cm²

Upper structure weightNot published17,311 kgWithout front, with counterweight

Lower structure weightNot published14,778 kg

Front assembly weightNot published8,087 kg

Boom weightNot published2,914 kg

Arm weightNot published1,361 kg3,200 mm arm, including bushing

Engine

Engine modelCat C9.3BScania DC09

EmissionsMeets UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIAEU Stage V

Net power258 kW (346 hp)ISO 9249, at 1,900 rpm236.1 kW (316.6 hp)SAE J1349 at 1,800 rpm

Gross power259 kW (347 hp)ISO 14396240 kW (326.0 hp)SAE J1995 at 1,800 rpm

Bore115 mmNot published

Stroke149 mmNot published

Displacement9.3 L9.3 L

Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published

CylindersNot published5

Max torqueNot published1,348 NmAt 1,200 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow630 L/min700 L/min

Max pressure35 000 kPaequipment, implement380 barImplement relief (387.5 kgf/cm²)

Max pressure, travel35 000 kPaNot published

Max pressure, swing28 000 kPaNot published

Travel relief pressureNot published343 bar

Swing relief pressureNot published294 bar

Pilot pressureNot published40 bar

Pilot system max flowNot published24 L/min

Undercarriage

Track shoes (each side)49Not published

Track rollers (each side)8Not published

Carrier rollers (each side)2Not published

Upper rollersNot published2 per side

Lower rollersNot published9 per side

Links and shoes per sideNot published50

Link pitchNot published0.216 m

Service capacities

Fuel tank600 L600 L

Cooling system40 L49.5 L

Engine oil, with filter32 LNot published

Swing drive13.5 L8 L

Final drive (each)8 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank423 LNot published

Hydraulic tank186 Lincluding suction pipe380 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published70 L

Engine oilNot published36 L

Travel device, eachNot published7 L

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 grease50 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Bucket linkage grease50 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Sources: Cat 345 Technical Specifications AEXQ4209-01 (12-2025, build 07H, Afr-ME / Aus-NZ / Eurasia / Indonesia / SE Asia) - all figures and the dimension drawing · Develon DX380LC-7K brochure (DX380LC-7K_EN_low.pdf), Develon Africa & Middle East site

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 345Develon DX380LC-7KSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 345 vs Develon DX380LC-7K: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

By operating weight the Cat 345 is the biggest at 42.2 t, then the Develon DX380LC-7K at 40.2 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

The Cat 345: Cat 345 258 kW (346 hp), Develon DX380LC-7K 236.1 kW (316.6 hp) (net power), a 9% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

The Develon DX380LC-7K: Cat 345 7.2 m, Develon DX380LC-7K 7.415 m (max digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

The Cat 345: Cat 345 11.29 m, Develon DX380LC-7K 10.955 m (max reach at ground level), a 3% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

The Cat 345: Cat 345 2.41 m³, Develon DX380LC-7K 1.61 m³ (bucket capacity), a 50% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 345 or Develon DX380LC-7K?

The Cat 345: Cat 345 3.34 m, Develon DX380LC-7K 3.35 m (overall width), a 0% 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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