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1998 Caterpillar 345BL Track Excavator (#146245)


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Winning Bid: US $102,000  

 Sold on: 1/25/07
 # of Bids: 52   View Bid History
 Buyer From: Arizona

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Features: Cab w/heater & A/C unit, Cat 3176 engine, 131" stick length, 24" wide shoes, 48" wide bucket. Mining/Quarry
Meter Reading: 8,175 Hours
Serial Number:
Location: California, United States
Zip/Postal Code: 95668
(Yuba City area)
 
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Inspection Ratings Key
New or recently replaced
Performs within the tolerances expected for age and type of item
Although performing, shows indication of needing repair or replacement
Needs immediate repair/replacement. Requires work if it is to perform
as expected
Summary Protected by IronClad Assurance®
The engine and powertrain responded well with no unusual noises. The chassis and hydraulic system components are in good condition with minor wear. The undercarriage components were functional but showing wear. The bucket is good. The sheet metal and paint are good.
 
General Appearance
sheet metal (fiberglass) condition
paint The paint is faded with minor scratches.
 
Operator Station
steps/ladders
hand rails
mirrors
glass
seats/armrests
seat belts
horn
control lock lever
hydraulic controls
powertrain/steering controls
oil pressure The warning light goes out after the engine starts.
exterior lights operational Yes
engine warning lights operational Yes
travel alarm operational Yes
gauges operational Yes
hour meter operational? Yes
air conditioner operational No
heater operational No
limited function check The components that were checked performed properly with wear as noted.
seats/armrests
 
Engine
hour meter reading 8,175 hours - IronPlanet makes no guarantees as to actual hours/miles; we can only report what can be visually observed.
make & model Cat 3176
serial # 7ZR01805
emission control label Yes
blowby (checked at idle) Minimal
starter
turbocharger
exhaust system
injector pump
radiator
exhaust leaks None Seen
oil leaks None Seen
cylinder head gasket leaks None Seen
fuel lines & injector leaks None Seen
cooling system leaks None Seen
limited function check The engine started easily and ran well with no unusual noises. See oil report.
hour meter reading
 
Powertrain
drive/propel motors
final drives
limited function check The powertrain responded well with no unusual noises.
drive/propel motors
 
Chassis Section
IronPlanet turn-table bearing and pin connection pivot point wear inspections are limited to sound, sight and feel observations. Dial indicator testing is not performed.
boom & stick condition
pin & bushings on base of boom
pin & bushing wear on stick & bucket
stick length 131"
turn-table bearing
roller frame
bottom covers
limited function check The main components functioned well with minor wear throughout.
boom & stick condition
 
Hydraulics
pumps
valves
hoses The boom cylinder hoses are leaking.
swing motor
cylinders
cylinder pins and bushings
limited function check The system functioned well with no unusual noises or visible leaks. See oil report.
pumps
 
Undercarriage
Undercarriage wear percentages are estimated averages only. These percentages are based on the average measurements of the undercarriage components and may vary due to the machine application, brand of parts, or OEM specifications available.
track tensioners Slightly loose
shoe width 24"
overall width of tracks (outside to outside of track shoes) 137-1/2"
grouser height 30mm
track link height 20% worn
pins & bushing wear (internal) 90 to 120% worn - At least one track link pin is backing out of the link.
pins & bushing wear (external) 70mm
carrier rollers 40% worn
track rollers 15% worn
front idler height 28% worn
sprockets
limited function check The undercarriage components were functional with wear as noted. At least one track link pin is backing out of the link.
shoe width
 
Specialty Equipment
bucket 48" wide
cutting edge, shanks, and teeth
bucket
 
Additional Photos
Photo #1
Oil Sample Analysis engine hydraulic
date of analysis Dec 29, 2006 Dec 29, 2006
comments Fuel dilution is less than 5%.
Silicon 7 PPM 2 PPM
Lead 0 PPM 0 PPM
Tin 1 PPM 0 PPM
Copper 4 PPM 3 PPM
Aluminum 1 PPM 1 PPM
Silver 0 PPM 0 PPM
Nickel 0.5 PPM 0 PPM
Chromium 0.3 PPM 0.2 PPM
Iron 8 PPM 11 PPM
Glycol negative n/a
Water negative negative
Fuel <5% n/a

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