CAT 329D LN, 329D L User Manual
329D L
329D LN
Hydraulic Excavators
Cat®C7 Diesel Engine with ACERT™ Technology
Net Power (ISO 9249) at 1800 rpm
Standard 140 kW/190 hp
Optional (high power) 152 kW/207 hp
Operating Weight 28 400 to 30 100 kg
Maximum Travel Speed 5.3 km/h
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 10 820 mm
Maximum Digging Depth 7110 mm
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Environmentally Responsible Design
Quieter operation, lower engine
emissions, less fluid disposal and
cleaner service can help you meet or
exceed worldwide regulations and
protect the environment. pg. 4
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system has been designed
to provide reliability and outstanding
controllability with increased digging
forces, lifting capacity and drawbar
pull. The Cat Tool Control System
provides enhanced flexibility.
The Heavy Lift Mode maximizes
lifting performance and maintains
excellent stability. pg. 5
Operator Station
Provides maximum space, wider
visibility and easy access to switches.
The monitor is a full-color graphical
display that allows the operator to
understand the machine information
easily. Overall, the new cab provides
a comfortable environment for the
operator. pg. 6
Excellent controllability and reliability, impressive
lift capacity, better fuel efficiency, simplified service
and a more comfortable operator station to increase
your productivity and lower your operating costs.
SmartBoom
TM
More productive. Faster cycle times
for truck loading and rock scraping.
Maintains optimum hammering
frequency for effective, steady
productivity. pg. 5
Engine
The Cat®C7 engine with ACERT™
Technology offers better fuel efficiency
and reduced wear. It works at the point
of combustion to optimize engine
performance and provide low exhaust
emissions. By combining ACERT
Technology with the new Economy
Mode and Power Management,
customers can balance the demands of
performance and fuel economy to suit
their requirements and application. pg. 4
329D L and 329D LN Hydraulic Excavators
The D Series incorporates innovations for improved performance,
controllability and versatility.
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Electronic Control System
The compact, full-color, graphical
display monitor displays machine,
maintenance, diagnostic and prognostic
information in twenty different languages,
as well as the rear view camera image.
The Economy Mode and Power
Management is selected from the
monitor. To minimize sun glare,
the monitor angle is adjustable. pg. 7
Booms, Sticks and Linkage
Caterpillar excavator booms and sticks
are built for performance and long
service life. Two types of booms
and three sticks are available, offering
a range of configurations suitable
for a wide variety of applications.
The bucket linkage pins have been
enlarged to improve reliability and
durability. All booms and sticks are
stress relieved. pg. 10
Structures
Caterpillar design and manufacturing
techniques assure outstanding durability
and service life from these important
components. The 329D comes standard
with grease lubricated tracks.
Cat designed excavator undercarriage
is stable, durable and low maintenance
for good machine stability and
transportability. pg. 8
Service and Maintenance
Fast, easy service has been designed
in with extended service intervals,
advanced filtration, convenient filter
access and user-friendly electronic
diagnostics for increased productivity
and reduced maintenance costs.
pg. 9
Complete Customer Support
Your Cat dealer offers a wide range
of services that can be set up under a
customer support agreement when you
purchase your equipment. The dealer
will help you choose a plan that can
cover everything from machine and
attachment selection to replacement.
pg. 9
Work Tools and GET
A variety of work tools, including
buckets, couplers, hammers, crushers,
pulverizers, multiprocessors, shears
and grapples are available. pg. 11
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Engine
Built for power, reliability, economy and low emissions.
Meeting regulations... Exceeding expectations.
Environmentally Responsible Design
Caterpillar machines not only help you build a better world, they help maintain
and preserve the fragile environment.
Emissions. The Cat C7 with ACERT
Technology introduces a series of
evolutionary, incremental improvements
that provide breakthrough engine technology built on systems and components
developed by Caterpillar with proven
reliability. The technology capitalizes on
Cat expertise in four core engine systems:
fuel, air, electronics and after treatment.
By combining ACERT Technology with
the new Economy Mode, customers can
balance the demands of performance and
fuel economy to suit their requirements
and application. ACERT engines meet
EC Stage IIIA emissions regulation.
Fewer Leaks and Spills. Engine oil and
encapsulated hydraulic oil filters are positioned
vertically and are easy to reach to minimize
spillage. Service intervals are extended to reduce
the times fluids are changed and handled.
Hydraulic oil service interval can be extended
to 4000 hours with the S•O•S program.
In addition to the S•O•S program fine filtration
system attachment extends the service interval
to 5000 hours.
Cat Extended Life Coolant extends service
to 6000 h, less need for fluid disposal.
The hydraulic system is compatible with Cat
HEES hydraulic bio-oil for ecologically
sensitive applications.
Performance. The Cat C7 engine
with ACERT Technology offers more
engine power, and runs at lower speeds
for better fuel efficiency and reduced
wear. The 329D is available with two
engine power versions:
– Standard power (140 kW)
– Optional High power (152 kW)
Power Management. Optimal machine
performance for each type of application.
The operator can change the engine
power on the monitor from standard
to high. The high power mode is
recommended for extremely productive
areas and for hard digging applications.
Automatic Engine Speed Control.
The two-stage, one-touch control
maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces
sound levels.
Engine Controller. ADEM™ A4
(Advanced Diesel Engine Management)
electronic control module manages fuel
delivery to get the best performance per
liter of fuel. The controller uses sensors
in fuel, air intake, exhaust and cooling
systems and provides flexible fuel
mapping, allowing the engine to
respond quickly to varying application
needs. It tracks engine and machine
conditions while keeping the engine
operating at peak efficiency.
Fuel Delivery. The Cat C7 features
electronic controls that govern the
mechanically actuated unit fuel
injection system. Multiple injection
fuel delivery involves a high degree
of precision. Precisely shaping the
combustion cycle lowers combustion
chamber temperatures, generating
fewer emissions and optimizing fuel
combustion. This translates into more
work output for your fuel cost.
Cooling System. To reduce fan noise,
the cooling fan is driven from a viscous
clutch which is electrically controlled by
the machine ECM. It calculates optimum
fan speed based on the target engine
speed, coolant temperature, hydraulic
oil temperature and actual fan speed.
The Cat C7 delivers a completely new
layout that separates the cooling system
from the engine compartment.
Air Cleaner. The radial seal air filter
features a double-layered filter core
for more efficient filtration and is
located in a compartment behind the cab.
A warning is displayed on the monitor
when dust accumulates above
a preset level.
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Rock Scraping. Scraping rock and
finishing work is easy and fast.
SmartBoom simplifies the task and
allows the operator to concentrate
on stick and bucket, while boom
freely goes up and down without
using pump flow.
Hammer Work. The front parts automatically follow the hammer while
penetrating the rock. Blank shots or
excessive force on the hammer are
avoided resulting in longer life for
the hammer and the machine. Similar
advantages with vibratory plates.
Truck Loading. Loading trucks from
a bench is more productive and fuel
efficient as the return cycle is reduced
while the boom down function does
not require pump flow.
SmartBoom. Reduces stress and vibrations transmitted to the machine and provides a more
comfortable environment.
Hydraulics
Cat hydraulics deliver power and precise control to keep material moving.
Component Layout. The 329D hydraulic
system and component locations have
been designed to provide a high level
of system efficiency. The main pumps,
control valves and hydraulic tank
are located close together to allow
for shorter tubes and lines between
components, which reduce friction loss,
and pressure drops in the lines.
The layout further provides greater
operator comfort by placing the radiator
on the cab side of the upper structure.
This allows incoming air to enter the
engine compartment from the operator
side and hot air and corresponding
engine sound to exit on the opposite
side away from the operator.
This reduces engine compartment
heat and sound being transmitted to
the operator.
Heavy Lift Mode. Maximizing lifting performance and boosting the lifting capability.
Heavy loads can be easily moved in the full
working range of the machine maintaining
excellent stability.
Hydraulic Cross Sensing System. The hydraulic
cross sensing system utilizes each of two
hydraulic pumps to 100%, under all operating
conditions. This improves productivity with
faster implement speeds and quicker, stronger
pivot turns.
Pilot System. The pilot pump is independent
from the main pumps and controls the front
linkage, swing and travel operations.
Boom and Stick Regeneration Circuit. Boom
and stick regeneration circuit saves energy
during boom-down and stick-in operation which
increases efficiency, reduces cycle times and
pressure loss for higher productivity, lower
operating costs and increased fuel efficiency.
Electronic Control System.
Ten hydraulic pump flow and pressure
settings can be preset, eliminating
the need to adjust the hydraulics each
time a tool is changed.
Auxiliary Valve. The auxiliary valve
is standard. Control circuits are
optional, allowing for operation of
high and medium pressure tools
such as shears, grapples, hammers,
pulverizers, etc.
Hydraulic Cylinder Snubbers.
Located at the rod-end of the boom
cylinders and both ends of the stick
cylinders to cushion shocks while
reducing sound levels and extending
component life.
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Operator Station. The workstation is
spacious, quiet and comfortable, assuring
high productivity during a long workday.
The air conditioner and attachment switches
are conveniently located on the right-hand
wall, and the key switch and throttle dial
are on the right-hand console. The monitor
is easy to see and maximizes visibility.
Seat. An optional air suspension seat
is available in the 329D. The standard
and optional seats provide a variety of
adjustments to suit the operator's size
and weight including fore/aft, height
and weight. Wide adjustable armrests and
a retractable seat belt are also included.
Climate Control. Positive filtered ventilation
with a pressurized cab is standard. Fresh
air or re-circulated air can be selected with
a switch on the right console.
Hydraulic Activation Control Lever.
For added safety, this lever must be in
the operate position to activate the machine
control functions.
Controls. The 329D uses pilot operated
control levers, positioned so the operator
can operate with arms on the armrests.
The vertical stroke is longer than the
horizontal, reducing operator fatigue.
The control lever grips are shaped to fit
into the operator’s hands. The horn switch
and one-touch low idle switch are
positioned on the left and right grip.
Implement Controls. Easy to handle joysticks with integrated push buttons and
sliding switches control all implement
and swing functions. The sliding switches
provide modulated control for hydromechanical tools and are designed to
increase operator comfort and reduce
operator fatigue.
Skylight. A unique large polycarbonate
skylight provides very good upward
visibility, especially useful in above
ground applications.
Windows. To maximize visibility,
all glass is affixed directly to the cab
eliminating the use of window frames.
Choice of fixed or easy-to-open split
front windshield meet operator
preference and application conditions.
50/50 split front windshield allows
both upper and lower portions to be
stored in an overhead position.
70/30 split front windshield stores
the upper portion above the operator.
The lower front windshield features
a rounded design to maximize
downward visibility and improves
wiper coverage.
Both openable versions feature
a one-touch action release system.
The fixed front windshield is available
in standard duty laminated glass or
high impact resistant laminated glass.
Wiper. Designed to maximize visibility
in poor weather conditions. The parallel
wiper system covers almost the complete
front window without leaving unwiped
areas in the immediate line of sight of
the operator.
Cab Exterior. The exterior design uses
thick steel tubing along the bottom
perimeter of the cab, improving the
resistance of fatigue and vibration.
This design allows the FOGS to be
bolted directly to the cab, at the factory
or as an attachment later, enabling the
machine to meet specifications and job
site requirements.
Operator Station
Designed for simple, easy operation and comfort,
the 329D allows the operator to focus on production.
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