2024 Caterpillar 345 Large Crawler Excavator
Condition:Used
Hours:600
Country:USA
Overview
| Brand | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 345 |
| Country | USA |
| Hours | 600 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Operating Weight | 45 tons |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m³ |
| Condition | Used |
| Supplier Name | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Inc. |
Product Description
This morning, before dawn, a salesperson from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Inc. called to inform me that a Caterpillar 345 in excellent condition had arrived. I rushed over and gave the machine a thorough inspection. tracks maybe 15% worn, I have used this cat machine for a few hundred hours, idlers seem to be fine, no wobble, counterweight pins seem to be dry (what you want to see on a cat). Opened up the hood and the valve cover was clean (no caked oil or carbon buildup), the exhaust doesn’t smoke on start, hydral system response is quick – no delays on boom lift or bucket curl – there is no leak in the cylinders – no weeping hoses – the hoses are newer than the rest of the machine which indicates someone’s been keeping up on them, the swing bearing was clean – no grease leakage out, center joint is dry, that was unexpected on a machine laying around in a yard for that long.
Upon arrival at the stage, I found the door open, no beaten up controls, the joysticks feel tight, pedals are not cracked, the glass was not broken, and there doesn’t seem to be any oil bleeding out underneath the frame, and the bolts on the track shoes all seem to be in place so it appears not to have been used on rocky ground to much. Teeth on Bucket not rounded off, but worn, protective sleeves on hydraulic lines have been left intact, no rubber cracks at boom and stick bases, and rear lights are mounted but not tested. Was cold this morning, had to wait a couple of seconds for the diesel to ‘catch’, but settled down into a even idle in the morning with no hunting or weird knocking from the pump. No grinding of the final drives, procket’s aren’t chewed up and tracks are smooth in both directions. Machine digs well. No play. If you’re taking a blind leap then this one is cleaner than the majority of the iron I’ve been seeing come through the yards, just some washing down the road with the possibility of a bucket change but mechanically has no nasty hidden bits.
Product Condition Checklist
| Items | Condition |
|---|---|
| Brand | CAT |
| Model | 345 |
| Paint | Good |
| Body | Clean |
| Cab Glass | Clean |
| Cab Door | Present |
| Seat | Good |
| Controls | Present |
| Monitor | Present |
| Boom | Good |
| Stick | Good |
| Bucket | Present |
| Bucket Teeth | Worn |
| Hydraulic Hoses | Good |
| Cylinders | Clean |
| Pins | Good |
| Bushing | Used |
| Engine Cover | Good |
| Engine | CAT Diesel |
| Engine Clean | Yes |
| Oil Cap | Present |
| Radiator | Clean |
| Air Filter | Present |
| Fuel Lines | Good |
| Exhaust | Good |
| Counterweight | Present |
| Counterweight Guard | Present |
| Upper Structure | Good |
| Swing Bearing | Good |
| Tracks Left | Good |
| Tracks Right | Good |
| Track Pads | Used |
| Sprockets | Good |
| Idlers | Good |
| Rollers | Good |
| Undercarriage | Clean |
| Track Frame | Good |
| Track Tension | Ok |
| Grease Points | Present |
| Handrails | Present |
| Steps | Present |
| Lights | Present |
| Warning Decals | Present |
| CAT Logo | Present |
| Oil Leak | No |
| Hydraulic Leak | No |
| Fuel Leak | No |
| Coolant Leak | No |
| Overall | Good |
Detailed Inspection & Specification Report
| Category | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Key Features & Condition | Safety Certification Label | Yes |
| Key Features & Condition | Boom Hydraulic Check Valve | Present |
| Key Features & Condition | Adjustable Boom System | No |
| Key Features & Condition | Quick Coupler | No |
| Key Features & Condition | Hydraulic Hammer Lines | Dual black lines |
| Key Features & Condition | Grapple and Shear Hydraulic Lines | No |
| Key Features & Condition | Mono Boom | Standard type |
| Operator Cabin Details | Cab Doors & covers | Closed, ok |
| Operator Cabin Details | Windows and Mirrors | Clean |
| Operator Cabin Details | Cab Structure, Guard | Ok, black grille |
| Engine & Performance | Fuel Injection Type | Electronic |
| Engine & Performance | Engine Model | CAT DEO |
| Engine & Performance | Engine Cooling System | Ok |
| Engine & Performance | Exhaust System & Muffler | Present, curved pipe |
| Engine & Performance | Belts & Air/Oil Filters | Ok |
| Engine & Performance | Coolant | Hose present |
| Engine & Performance | Leaks & seals | No visible leaks |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Main Frame & Track Frame | Clean, yellow paint |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Protective Covers & Sheets | Ok |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Engine Hood | Open position |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Side Access Doors | Yellow grille panels |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Steps and Handrails | Yellow rail present |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Boom Condition | Extended, used |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Bumpers & Catwalk Condition | Ok |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Arm Condition | Long reach, used |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Lights | Present on cab |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Battery Check | Yellow mesh cover |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Counterweight | Black grille type |
| Exterior Condition & Visual Inspection | Exterior Paint Condition | Good, CAT yellow |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Leaks | No |
| Hydraulic System | Boom Hydraulic Jack | 2 cylinders, black |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Pump & Valve Block | Yellow, under hood |
| Hydraulic System | Mono Boom Jack | Ok |
| Hydraulic System | Bucket Hydraulic Jack | 1 cylinder |
| Hydraulic System | Arm Hydraulic Jack | 1 cylinder |
| Hydraulic System | Red hook attachments | 2 present |
| Transmission & drive train | Swivel Joint | Large center bearing |
| Undercarriage System | Track Type | Rubber pad, steel core |
| Undercarriage System | Track Condition Left | Ok |
| Undercarriage System | Track Condition Right | Ok |
| Undercarriage System | Track Shoes Width | 600mm class |
| Undercarriage System | Sprockets Front | Ok |
| Undercarriage System | Idlers Rear | Ok |
| Undercarriage System | Rollers | 7 each side, ok |
| Undercarriage System | Track Frame | Heavy duty |
| Undercarriage System | Final Drive | Enclosed black |
| Undercarriage System | Swing Bearing | Visible from below |
| Undercarriage System | Center Joint | Large diameter |
| Limited Functional Testing & Operation | Boom Pins Condition | Greased |
Estimated Price
$87,000.00
Note: “This price does not include export duties and shipping costs. Please consult the supplier for specific transaction procedures and details.”
The supplier of this machine
Supplier Name:Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Inc.
Supplier Description:Ritchie Bros. is the world’s largest auction house for construction equipment.
Supplier address:********* Lincoln, NE 68516, USA
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America) Inc.
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