5110B

5110B L
Hydraulic Excavator

Engine Standard Undercarriage (ME) Configuration 7.6 m

(24.9 ft) boom, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3)
Engine Model Cat 3412E HEUI
heavy duty rock bucket, and 700 mm (28 in) shoes.
Gross Power 565 kW 758 hp
Long Undercarriage (GP) Configuration 9.2 m (30.2 ft)
Net Power 519 kW 696 hp boom, 4.5 m (14.8 ft) stick, 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) medium duty
Operating Specifications bucket, and 900 mm (36 in) shoes.
Operating Weight Std. 127 000 kg 280,000 lb
Operating Weight Long 129 000 kg 284,000 lb
5110B/5110B L Hydraulic Excavator
Top performance and rugged durability combine to maximize your productivity.

Hydraulics Power Train Undercarriage

Powerful Cat hydraulics deliver the
power and control needed to keep
material moving. High breakout and
stick forces maximize bucket loads.
Cat PPPC hydraulic system delivers
flow on demand for smooth, efficient
operation of implements, regardless
of load. pg. 4
The Cat 3412E turbocharged engine
delivers high horsepower to maximize
productivity. Field proven for reliable
performance in the most demanding
applications, the 3412E offers superior
fuel efficiency, lower emissions,
reduced engine noise and lower
operating costs. pg. 6
The Cat 5110B is designed with a high
ground clearance, wide track gauge,
and long standard track for excellent
stability, maneuverability and lift
capacity. Maintenance-free sealed
and greased track with automatic track
tensioning deliver long service life.
pg. 7

Buckets and Ground Engaging Tools Serviceability

Aggressive bucket designs and efficient
linkage geometry deliver superior
bucket fill factors. A wide selection
of buckets and ground engaging tools
provide a match for every application
to ensure optimal machine performance.
pg. 13
Simplified service and maintenance
features are designed to reduce
downtime and increase productivity.
Unique modular design provides a
machine thats easy to transport from
site to site. pg. 14

Designed and built to meet the durability and

reliability expectations of Cat customers,
this high production loading tool works as
hard as a large mining shovel, but is as
comfortable and easy to operate as a smaller
excavator. High bucket fill factors and fast
cycle times enables the 5110B to move more
tons per hour at a lower cost to give you the
Cat working advantage. The purpose built
5110B L features an extended undercarriage
and longer boom and stick options for greater
lift and reach capability in demanding digging,
loading, lifting and trenching applications.

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Structures
Structural components are the backbone
of the 5110Bs durability. Heavy-duty
castings used in high load areas and
fabricated box section components
create a rugged machine. Thermally
stress relieved front structures and
carbody provide unsurpassed strength
for long structural life. pg. 8
Operators Station
The roomy, quiet cab promotes operator
comfort and ease of operation for
maximum, shift-long productivity.
Controls are positioned within easy
reach of the operator for greater control,
convenience and reduced fatigue. Large
windows provide excellent all-around
visibility. pg. 10
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. To help you
get the best return on your investment,
the dealer will help you choose a plan
than can cover everything from machine
and work tool selection to replacement.
pg. 16
Booms and Sticks
Stick and boom combinations are
designed to deliver a wide range of
reach and digging forces. Two lengths
of booms general purpose and mass
excavation and five types of sticks are
available to ensure optimum machine
versatility and application match.
pg. 12
Safety
Caterpillar sets the standard when
it comes to safety in the design and
manufacturing of heavy equipment for
the heavy construction and mining
industry. Safety is not an afterthought
at Caterpillar, but an integral part of
all machine and systems designs.
pg. 17
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Hydraulics
Cat hydraulics deliver the power and control needed to keep material moving.
Hydraulic System. 5110B hydraulic
system delivers efficient transfer of
power from engine to bucket, tracks,
and swing drives for smooth,
multitasking operation.
PPPC System. Cat Proportional Priority
Pressure Compensating (PPPC)
hydraulic system assures smooth,
efficient operation and controllability.
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Implements (boom, stick and bucket)
work at a constant speed regardless
of machine load and engine speed.
When flow is required by more than
one function at a time (boom up and
stick out), automatic flow proportioning
proportionally divides required flow for
each function according to demand to
ensure smooth, precise, multifunction
operation.
Load Sensing Hydraulics. Load sensing
variable flow displacement pumps and
pressure compensating control system
continually monitor hydraulic power
requirements and adjusts flow and
pressure to match. System uses only
necessary flow and horsepower for
cooler running hydraulics and greater
fuel efficiency. Load sensing hydraulics
deliver high breakout and crowd forces
regardless of engine speed.
Flow On Demand. Unique four-pump
system delivers flow on demand to
maximize hydraulic efficiency.
Pressure and flow compensation deliver
only as much flow as needed to reduce
heat buildup and component wear.
PPPC Valves. PPPC valves regulate
flow to every actuator in the implement
circuit. Intelligent hydraulics deliver
oil to each function proportionally
according to demand without having
to modulate some of the functions.
Electronically Controlled Pumps.
Computer controlled pumps regulate
and match hydraulic output to engine
power for maximum engine hydraulic
power transfer efficiency. Hydraulic
system draws full engine power for
precise, full-powered hydraulic
response. Load sensing control prevents
excessive engine lugging for superior
fuel efficiency.
Implement and Travel Systems.
Three variable-displacement pumps
work together to power front structure
and travel systems. Intelligent closed-
center load sensing system produces
flow on demand for maximum
hydraulic efficiency.
Swing System. A dedicated variable-
displacement pump powers the swing 2
function. The independent, open-center
load sensing system maintains a 5
constant flow, regardless of boom, stick,
bucket and travel demand, for quick,
full-powered swing performance.
High-pressure hydraulics deliver
fast cycle times. 3 4

Auxiliary Hydraulics. An optional

auxiliary valve with control arrangement 1
allows the 5110B L to operate 6

high-pressure tools such as thumbs,

hammers, shears and crushers.
Flow settings can be adjusted to meet
specific tool requirements. A separate
medium pressure circuit is available
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for functions such as rotate.
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Hydraulic Cooling. Separate variable-
capacity temperature-sensing hydraulic
cooling system with dedicated core 13

radiator provides cooling on demand

to maximize hydraulic efficiency.
Extra-large standard cooling capacity
allows operation in ambient temperatures
up to 50C (122F). Optional high
ambient cooling package provides
additional cooling in extremely hot
conditions.
Hydraulic Demand Fan. Hydraulic oil
cooling fan is separate from engine
cooling fan to maximize hydraulic
efficiency. Temperature-controlled
variable speed fan provides cooling
on demand for greater fuel economy.
Cat Hydraulic Hose. Field proven
Cat XT high-pressure hydraulic hose
is exceptionally strong and flexible
for system reliability and long life
in the most demanding conditions.
Reusable couplings provide superior,
leak free performance and prolong
hose assembly life.
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Hydraulic System Schematic
Hydraulic Tank. Minimally-pressurized 1 Travel Drives (2x)
oval shaped hydraulic tank reduces 2 Boom, Stick and Bucket Cylinders
hydraulic system complexity and risk 3 Implement Control Valve
of excessive oil discharge if a leak occurs. 4 Cooler Bypass Valve
Vacuum breaker valve lets in filtered 5 Hydraulic Cooler
air to prevent cavitation. Sight gauge 6 Swing Control Valve
allows for easy inspection of oil level. 7 Swing Drives (2x)
8 Main Filters
Hydraulic System Filtration. Advanced
9 Hydraulic Tank
filtration system uses 35-micron
10 High Pressure Screens
reverse-flow hydraulic fluid filters
11 Swing Pump
in return and case drain lines, and
12 Implement Pumps (3x)
200-micron high-pressure screens in
13 Pilot Pumps
pump discharge line for clean hydraulic
14 Controls
operation and longer component life.

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Power Train
Matched Cat components deliver smooth, responsive performance and reliability.
Engine. Cat 3412E HEUI engine
delivers reliable power with low
emissions, excellent fuel economy,
and traditional Cat durability. Engine is
matched to hydraulic pump output for
smooth, multitasking operation.
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Electronic Control Module. The ECM
is the electronic brains of the power
system. Computerized system senses
operating conditions and power
requirements and adjusts engine for
most efficient operation at all times.
HEUI Fuel System. Cats proprietary
fuel system utilizes hydraulically
actuated, electronically controlled,
unit injectors and electronically monitors
operator and sensor inputs to optimize
engine performance, reliability, emissions
and fuel efficiency. Fuel system
independently controls injection over
entire engine operating speed range for
complete control of injection timing,
duration and pressure.
Automatic Engine Speed Control.
Maximizes fuel efficiency and reduces
engine noise by reducing engine speed
when hydraulic controls are inactive.
Ether Starting Aid. Helps ensure engine
starting in extreme cold operating
conditions.
Cold Start Mode. Retards timing and
elevates idle speed in frigid conditions
for longer piston and liner life.
AMOCS Cooling System. Exclusive two-
pass advanced modular cooling system
Engine Design. The 3412E four-stroke,
provides high ambient cooling capacity
air-to-air after cooled (ATAAC) engine
for greater cooling efficiency.
features large structures and a low RPM
rating for excellent durability and long
life. The 12-cylinder design features
two banks of six cylinders with dual air
cleaners, dual turbochargers, dual exhaust,
and dual mufflers.
Undercarriage
Durable, maintenance-free undercarriage absorbs stresses and provides excellent stability.

Stable Design. Proven undercarriage

design and rugged structures assure
outstanding durability in extreme
conditions. Wide track gauge,
large undercarriage and high ground
clearance provide excellent stability,
maneuverability and lift capacity.
Track Roller Frames. Durable Cat
frames hold moving undercarriage
components rigidly in place and absorb
high force travel loads transmitted from
carbody. Rugged design offers high
resistance to shock and vibration.
Long Undercarriage. The 5110B L
features a lengthened undercarriage
to better tackle rough terrain on heavy
construction job sites. The longer frame
creates additional front and rear stability
for greater lift capacity and reach
capability.
Guarded Components. Travel motors,
brakes and final drives are integrated
within track roller frame for impact and Rollers and Sprockets. Durable, single- Track Links. Robust track links are
shock protection from rocks and other flange track rollers rotate on large- structurally designed to handle
hazards. Hydraulic lines are routed diameter, solid shafts for heavy duty tremendous shock loads transferred
through guarded passages for protection operation. Carrier rollers are mounted from machine to tracks.
and long service life. on structural supports integral to the
Track Shoes. Multiple shoe options
track roller frame for exceptional
Travel Motors. Independent, two-speed allow shoes to be matched to the
durability. Sprockets are heat-treated
travel motors deliver smooth power to application and underfoot conditions.
and teeth are induction hardened for
tracks and allow counter-rotation for toughness. Automatic Track Tensioning.
spot turns. Two-speed travel allows fast Hydraulically controlled track tensioning
travel on flat floor and full power on Assembly Alignment Guides. Self-aligning
maintains constant tension for optimum
turns and slopes. Hydraulic actuation grooves on track roller frames allow
traction and adjustment-free duty.
ensures smooth shifts. easy alignment of carbody to frame for
quick machine assembly and disassembly.
Final Drives. Final drives are three-stage
planetary with case-hardened gears. Sealed and Greased Track. Track is
Two large tapered roller bearings sealed and greased for maintenance-free
support sprocket loads. duty. Grease lubrication seals protect
track links from abrasive wear for long
track pin and bushing inner wear life.

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Structures
Structural components are the backbone of the 5110Bs durability.
Swing frame, stick and boom with heavy duty castings shown in red.
Robust Design. The 5110B is designed
with robust structural components
for heavy-duty mining applications.
Structures are designed and built to
absorb high impact shock loads and
twisting forces for superior structural
durability, reliability and long life.
Heavy Duty Castings. Heat-treated
castings used extensively in high load
areas ensure smooth flow of stresses
for long-term structural durability.
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Swing Frame. I-beam construction
provides outstanding resistance to
fore-and-aft bending loads from front
linkage and counterweight. Reinforced
steel gussets and side plates provide
optimum strength against torsion loads.
Heat-treated castings in boom foot
pedestal area provide superior structural
strength and durability.
Front Structures. Durable front linkage
is sturdy and strong, yet light enough
for fast cycle times. Box-section design
provides unsurpassed rigidity and
strength. High strength steels used in
critical areas insure impact and wear
resistance in difficult digging conditions.
Thermally stress relieved structures
reduce residual stresses for longer
structural life. Heat-treated castings in
high load areas add exceptional strength
and durability.
Carbody. Designed and built to withstand
demanding digging, swing, and travel
loads. Carbody structures are thermally
stress relieved after fabrication for long
structural life. Internal gussets add
strength to H-shaped box section design
to resist torsional bending. Top plates
are inclined to reduce material buildup.
Finite Element Analysis. Finite element
analysis, used in the design phase,
identifies high load areas and optimizes
design weight to ensure high reliability
and long structural life.
Swing Bearing (Cutaway)
Swing Bearing. Mining-duty swing
bearing is designed to accommodate
demanding forces transmitted through
the bearing between the carbody and
swing frame. Unique cross roller bearing
design provides greater contact area
than traditional ball bearings for superior
stability and long life. Efficient roller
geometry results in lower frictional
losses with reduced heat buildup.
Swing bearing is mounted to machined
surface on carbody to eliminate collar
welds for exceptional structural strength
and durability.
Track Roller Frames. Designed and
fabricated to provide structural strength
and absorb stress loads transmitted from
carbody to tracks. Upper structure weight
and forces are distributed evenly across
track roller frames for long-term
durability. Box beam design with
internal stiffening plates provides
excellent strength and rigidity.
Finite Element Analysis of Swing Frame
Sticks and Booms. All sticks and Pivot Castings. Heavy-duty pivot
booms feature large welded box section castings in boom cylinder pivot area
structures with multi-plate fabrications ensures long-term reliability and
in high-stress areas to reduce weight structural life.
and enhance rigidity. Structures are
Boom Foot Castings. Heavy duty
thermally stress relieved to maximize
castings are used in boom foot area
fatigue life and durability. Internal baffle
to handle high force boom loads.
plate design minimizes weight for
optimum performance and fast Heavy Duty Access Points. Durable
cycle times. service platforms, crosswalk, ladders
and handrails use industrial strength
Link Pins. The 5110B utilizes a proven
grating, skid plates and railings for
Cat link pin design for superior reliability
long life in extreme conditions.
and durability. Large, sturdy pins at
main joints provide side-to-side rigidity
and strength to front linkage. Pins are
through-hardened for toughness and
strength, and case-hardened for wear
resistance.
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Operators Station
Designed for operator comfort and ease of operation for maximum productivity.

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Spacious Cab. Roomy cab provides
comfortable working environment
for hours of high productivity.
Joystick Controls. Easily accessible
operator controls provide sure, precise
maneuvering for high productivity and
low operator fatigue. Joystick console
height is adjustable independently of
the seat for full operator comfort.
Travel Controls. Two rocker pedals with
detachable hand levers control steering
and travel functions. Foot controls allow
operator to move machine while working
front linkage.
Hydraulic Actuation Lever. Manually
applied hydraulic actuation lever on
left console cuts off pilot pressure for
joysticks, travel control and electrical
power to prevent accidental startup
and operation when exiting the cab.
Anti-Drift Function. Optional anti-drift
valve keeps the front linkage steady
during delicate lifting operations.
Heavy Lift Mode. Optional feature
provides increased lifting capability
with excellent controllability when
lifting heavy loads.
Third Pedal Straight Travel. Optional
straight travel pedal allows straight,
forward travel using a single pedal
instead of the standard two pedal design.
Suspension Seat. Fully adjustable
suspension seat provides height and
weight adjustments, lumbar support,
arm/wrist rests, and wide retractable
seatbelt for full operator comfort
and support.
Monitoring System. Cat Electronic
Monitoring System III continually
monitors machine conditions and
alerts operator of potential problems
to reduce risk of catastrophic failure.
Engine performance can be monitored
regularly by service technicians for
diagnosis and preventative maintenance,
improving machine reliability and
reducing costly downtime.
EMS III Console. Provides machine
monitoring, operator warning, and
service troubleshooting capabilities
for high system reliability. Fuel level,
hydraulic and engine cooling gauges,
machine condition indicators and
operator controls are combined in
a single console for ease of use.
Alert System. Three levels of warning
alerts operator of problems during
machine operation.
Level I. Machine or system needs
attention.
Level II. Requires operator to evaluate
and correct situation before
continuing work.
Level III. Demands immediate
shutdown to prevent serious damage
to system or machine.
Windows. Large, wide windows
provide excellent all-around visibility.
Retractable front windshield provides
large viewing area. Lower front window
provides view of the tracks. Upper left
side door window slides open for
excellent ventilation. Polycarbonate
skylight provides an unobstructed
upward view. Rear window serves as
an emergency exit for operator safety.
Automatic Climate Control. Fully
automatic system with air conditioner,
heater and defroster maintains constant
cab temperature for comfortable
operation in any weather condition.
Fresh air filter removes dust and
particles before fresh air is circulated
through cab.
Cab Riser. Optional tall cab riser
enhances visibility into trucks during
same level loading.
Cab Mounts. Double wall pressed cab
shell is mounted to the swing frame
with viscous mounts to reduce noise,
vibration and operator fatigue.
FOGS. Optional Falling Object
Guarding Structure (FOGS) provides
protection for operator and machine.
Front windshield guard swings open
for glass cleaning.
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Booms and Sticks
The 5110B offers a combination of reach and digging forces for optimum versatility.
Boom and Stick Selection. Longer boom
and stick arrangements are designed
to maximize digging depth and reach
capabilities in a variety of mining
and heavy construction applications.
Boom Construction. All booms feature
large welded box section structures with
multi-plate fabrications in high-stress
areas to reduce weight and enhance
rigidity. Castings are used in high stress
areas such as boom cylinder pivot and
foot. Booms are thermally stress relieved
to maximize fatigue life and durability
while minimizing weight for optimum
performance.
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Mass Excavation Boom. Designed for
high production loading, the mass
excavation boom offers significantly
higher digging forces and allows the
use of larger buckets. Two sticks are
available for this boom.
General Purpose Boom. Designed to
optimize reach, digging force and bucket
capacity on the 5110B L, the general
purpose boom is ideal for a wide range
of applications such as digging, loading,
lifting and trenching. Three sticks are
available for this boom.
Stick Construction. All sticks are made
of high-tensile strength steel using a
large box section design with interior
baffle plates and an additional bottom
plate to protect against rock damage.
Sticks are stress relieved for long life.
Mass Excavation Sticks. Two stick
lengths offer optimum productivity in
various digging conditions. Each stick
is application-matched with specific
boom and bucket combinations.
Short ME Stick (3.4 m). Short mass
excavation stick is built to deliver
higher digging forces and swing heavier
payloads. Designed for use with the
largest heavy-duty rock buckets.
Long ME Stick (4.1 m). Optional longer
stick provides additional reach and
digging depth. Designed for higher
capacity, medium duty buckets.
General Purpose Sticks. Three stick
lengths are designed to optimize
productivity of the 5110B L in various
applications. Each stick is application-
matched with specific boom and bucket
combinations.
Short GP Stick (3.6 m). Features a
tighter working envelope to maximize
penetration and digging forces. Designed
for use with the largest buckets.
Medium GP Stick (4.5 m). Best suited
for trenching, excavating and general
construction applications. Designed for
higher capacity buckets.
Long GP Stick (5.5 m). Offers the
largest working envelope for greater
reach and versatility. Designed for
medium buckets.
Work Tools. The 5110B L offers an
assortment of work tools to perform a
variety of demanding tasks. Cat designed
and manufactured work tools are
matched specifically for special reach
and dig requirements.
Buckets and Ground Engaging Tools
Aggressive bucket designs and efficient linkage geometry deliver superior bucket fill factors.

High Productivity. Aggressive Cat bucket

designs deliver unmatched productivity
in demanding applications. High crowd
force at cutting edge improves material
penetration. High breakout and stick
forces combine to maximize bucket loads.
Bucket Design. Durable Cat buckets
are designed for maximum operating
efficiency and long service life.
Unique bucket design and linkage
geometry optimize bucket fill.
Curved floor design promotes
high breakout force and smooth
material flow.
Medium Duty Buckets. Intended for
mass excavation in unconsolidated
materials such as top soils, clays or
sands. Unique bucket design provides
optimum penetration and high
production fill factors when matched
to required digging forces.
Heavy Duty Rock Buckets. Built rugged
for mass excavation in highly abrasive
materials and hard digging conditions.
Thicker cutting edges with spade edge
design enhance bucket performance in
demanding applications.
Tips. Penetration tips maximize
penetration in densely compacted or
interlocked materials. General Purpose Edge Covers. Protects bucket edge from Wear Plates. Heavy-duty hardox wear
tips extend tip life in high wear wear in materials with moderate to high plates reinforce bucket structures and
applications. Rock bucket tips are wear rates. Edge covers are vertically reduce wear on back of bucket to extend
top pinned, and coal and medium pinned for easy replacement. life in high abrasion applications.
duty bucket tips are side pinned for
Sidebar Protectors. Protects bucket Coal Buckets. Larger capacity buckets
fast on-site replacement.
corner and sides from wear in materials for digging in less abrasive, low density
Adapters. Two-strap adapters provide with moderate to high wear rates. materials, such as coal loading.
maximum support for tips. Crested corner Reversible for extended wear life.
Bucket and G.E.T. Selection. Contact
adapters provide greater strength and
your Cat dealer for a precise match to
smoother stress transition.
your application.

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Serviceability
Simplified service and maintenance features reduce downtime and increase productivity.

1 Hydraulic oil cooler 4

2 Hydraulic tank
3 Cross walkway
4 Service platform 1 2 5
5 Pump room 3
6 Engine room
7 Aftercooler
8 Cooling system
9 Fuel tank
10 Operators station 11 11
11 Swing drives

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Servicing Ease. The 5110B layout was
designed with the service technician in
mind. Simplified design makes regular
maintenance procedures as quick and
easy as possible. Easy access to daily
service points ensures maintenance will
be done, increasing machine availability
and service life.
Ground Level Access. Service locations
are easily accessible at ground level,
allowing critical, routine maintenance to
get done quickly, safely and efficiently.
Centralized lubrication points simplify
servicing in to hard-to-reach locations.
Service Platforms. Right and left-hand
service platforms with open grating
provide easy access to cab, cross walkway,
engine service doors and engine/pump
room for safe, easy servicing.
Cross Walkway. Wide crosswalk made
of extruded tread plates provides safer
service access to full width of machine,
including hydraulics, engine service
doors and engine/pump room.
Access doors open outward for easy
inspection. Fluid sight gauges are
visible from center of machine for
daily fluid inspections.
Engine and Pump Room. Lighted, stand-
up engine compartment and pump room
provide easy service access to engine
and pumps. Large service doors provide
ample room for inspection and servicing.
A bulkhead separates the pump room
from the engine compartment for safer
containment of hydraulic oils.
Handrails and Grab Irons. Handrails
enclose all external walkways and service
platforms for safe service access.
Grab irons and steps provide the operator
with three points of contact at all times.

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Ladder Light. Ground level access
switch provides lighted entry and exit
for operator safety. Optional work lights
provide excellent lighting after dark.
Engine Kill Switch. Ground level
and engine room access to engine
kill switch allows quick shutoff in
emergency situations.
On-Board Diagnostic Systems.
Electronic Monitoring System III
continuously checks all critical machine
functions and components, and helps
located faults quickly for faster repair.
Electronic Technician (ET) test
connection is conveniently located
on the console for easy access.
SOSSM Sampling Valves. Scheduled Oil
Sampling ports provide a fast, convenient
means of obtaining uncontaminated
fluid samples for improved analysis
and reliability.
Autolube. Optional autolube feature
provides automatic lubrication at all
grease fittings (except bucket linkage)
at predetermined cycles for
maintenance-free duty.
Grease Reel. Optional grease gun and
reel allows remote lubrication of front
bucket linkage from ground level.
Hose has sufficient length to reach
remote lubrication points near bucket.
Ecology Drains. Drain hoses connect
from ground line to fuel tank, hydraulic
tank, engine oil pan, engine coolant and
swing drives to protect the environment
from accidental spills.
engine ready to run. All you need to do
Spin-on Oil Filters. Spin-on filters for
fuel and oil systems reduce changing
time and help assure clean, tight seals.
Fuel/Water Separator. Removes water
from fuel, even when under pressure.
Located at the center of the machine
on the fuel tank.
AMOCS Radiator. Seven-core modular
radiator features replaceable and
interchangeable core modules for
quick and easy servicing.
Transportability. Ease of assembly and
disassembly are proven in the 5110Bs
modular design. Modular shipping
enables quick, cost-effective hauling
from site to site. The chassis is small
enough to transport in one unit with the
is assemble the machine modules and
connect the hydraulic hoses.
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Customer Support
Cat dealer services help you operate longer with lower costs.
Machine Selection. Make detailed
comparisons of the machines under
consideration before purchase.
Cat dealers can estimate component
life, preventive maintenance cost,
and the true cost of lost production.
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Purchase. Look past initial price.
Consider the financing options available,
as well as day-to-day operating costs.
This is also the time to look at dealer
services that can be included in the
cost of the machine to lower equipment
owning and operating costs over the
long run.
Financing. Your dealer is an expert at
arranging affordable financing options
for all Caterpillar products.
Customer Support Agreements.
Cat dealers offer a variety of product
support agreements, and work with
customers to develop a plan that meets
specific needs. These plans can cover the
entire machine, including attachments,
to help protect your investments.
Product Support. You will find nearly
all parts at our dealer parts counter.
Cat dealers use a worldwide computer
network to find in-stock parts to minimize
machine downtime. Save money with
Cat Reman parts. Receive the same
warranty and reliability as new products
at cost savings of 40 to 70 percent.
Operation. Improving operating
techniques can boost your profits.
Your Cat dealer has training videotapes,
literature and other ideas to help you
increase productivity.
Maintenance Services. Choose from
your dealers range of maintenance
services when you purchase your
machine. Repair option programs
guarantee the cost of repairs up
front. Diagnostic programs such
as SOS and coolant sampling
and technical analysis help you
avoid unscheduled repairs.
Replacement. Repair, rebuild or replace?
Your Cat dealer can help you evaluate
the cost involved so you can make the
right choice.
Safety
Caterpillar mining machines and systems are designed with safety as the first priority.

SAE and ISO Standards. The 5110B is

designed to national and international
standards, and has been tested and self
certified to comply with applicable
SAE and ISO safety standards.
Lighted Access. Service lighting for
the engine and pump compartments
provide lighted service access at night.
Compartments are equipped with
independently controlled switches.
Ground level toggle switch at the
ladder base provides lighting for
operator ingress/egress.
Ladder. Wide, stationary ladder
allows access to and from the machine.
Handrails on both sides enable three
points of contact at all times.
Engine Shut Off Switches. Located in
the engine compartment and at ground
level at the ladder base for safe shutdown.
Hydraulic Activation Control Lever.
A lever, located on the seat console,
prevents hydraulic circuits from being
operated when in the locked position.
Cab Mounts. Viscous cab mounts
with silicon oil absorbs vibrations
and reduces interior sound levels.
Windows. The upper front window is
laminated for operator protection and Electrical System Disconnect. Travel Alarm. An exterior warning
retracts for easy cleaning. The lower A disconnect switch, located outside sounds when the travel circuit is activated.
front window and side windows are the battery compartment, locks out
made of tempered glass. The fixed Swing and Travel Brakes. The swing
the electrical system.
position skylight is impact resistant brake automatically engages when the
polycarbonate. The rear window serves Bulk Head. A bulk head wall separates operator leaves the hydraulic controls
as an emergency exit. the pump compartment from the engine, untouched for more than eight seconds,
minimizing engine heat exposure to the holding the upper structure securely
Secondary Egress. Secondary egress hydraulic system. in place. The brake releases when the
from the cab is provided by removing operator moves either the joystick or
the rear window and stepping out onto Minimally Pressurized Hydraulic Tank.
travel controls. The final drives include
the fuel tank. A ladder on the right side The hydraulic tank is minimally-
a hydraulically released, spring applied,
of the machine permits secondary pressurized to improve servicing and
multi-plate parking brake, which applies
access or emergency egress. minimize oil discharge if a leak occurs.
when the machine is not moving.

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Engine Hydraulic System Pilot

Engine Model Cat 3412E HEUI Pilot System Circuit Open center
Gross Power 565 kW 758 hp Pilot System Pump Gear
Net Power 519 kW 696 hp Max Pump Flow at 1915 rpm 59 L/min 15.6 gal/min
Net Power Caterpillar 519 kW 696 hp Relief Valve Setting Controls 4500 kPa 650 psi
Net Power ISO 9249 519 kW 696 hp Relief Valve Setting Track Tension 7000 kPa 1,015 psi
Net Power SAE J1349 514 kW 689 hp Number of Pilot Pumps 1
Net Power EEC 80/1269 519 kW 696 hp
Bore 137 mm 5.4 in
Stroke 152 mm 6 in Hydraulic System Cylinders
Displacement 27 L 1,649 in3
Boom Cylinder Bore 235 mm 9.25 in
Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed
Boom Cylinder Stroke 2540 mm 100 in
of 1800 rpm, measured at the flywheel when the engine is
equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Stick Cylinder Bore 254 mm 10 in
Stick Cylinder Stroke 2330 mm 91.7 in
Ratings based on standard air conditions of 25C (77F) and
99 kPa (29.32 Hg) dry barometer. Power based on fuel having Bucket Cylinder Bore 254 mm 10 in
API gravity of 35 at 16C (60F) and an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg Bucket Cylinder Stroke 1800 mm 70.9 in
(18,390 BTU/lb) when used at 30C (86F).
No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,000 ft) altitude.
Compliant with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier I Operating Specifications
emissions standards.
Operating Weight Std. 127 000 kg 280,000 lb
Operating Weight Long 129 000 kg 284,000 lb
Hydraulic System Implement/Travel Truck Payload Match 55 tonnes 60 tons
Cat Truck Match 773E, 777D
Main Implement Circuit Closed center load sensing Target Payload Std. 13 700 kg 30,200 lb
Main Implement Pump Piston, variable Standard Undercarriage (ME) Configuration 7.6 m (24.9 ft)
Max Flow at 1915 rpm (1x) 463 L/min 123 gal/min boom, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) heavy duty rock
Max Flow at 1800 rpm (2x) 437 L/min 115 gal/min bucket, and 700 mm (28 in) shoes.
Relief Valve Setting 32 000 kPa 4,640 psi Long Undercarriage (GP) Configuration 9.2 m (30.2 ft)
Implement Std. 3 3
boom, 4.5 m (14.8 ft) stick, 5.0 m (6.5 yd ) medium duty
Relief Valve Setting 35 000 kPa 5,075 psi bucket, and 900 mm (36 in) shoes.
Implement Heavy Lift Long
Relief Valve Setting Travel 35 000 kPa 5,075 psi
Number of Implement/ 3 Drive System
Travel Pumps
Maximum Travel Speed High 3.3 kph 2.1 mph
Maximum Travel Speed Low 2.5 kph 1.6 mph
Hydraulic System Swing Maximum Drawbar Pull 846 kN 190,350 lb

Swing System Circuit Open center load sensing

Swing System Pump Piston, variable Swing Mechanism
Max Pump Flow at 1915 rpm 463 L/min 123 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting Accelerating 35 000 kPa 5,075 psi Swing Speed 4.6 RPM
Relief Valve Setting Decelerating 25 000 kPa 3,625 psi
Number of Swing Pumps 1

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Undercarriage Standards

Track Width Rock 700 mm 28 in Brakes Swing ISO/DIS 13677

Track Width General Purpose 900 mm 36 in Brakes Travel ISO 10265
Track Width Soft Underfoot 1000 mm 39 in Cab Sound ISO 6394:1985
Track Tensioning Automatic Cab Vibration EC 89/392EEC
Shoes Per Side Std. 55 Cab/FOGS SAE J1356 FEB88
Shoes Per Side Long 58 The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound
Rollers Per Side Std. 9 pressure level) measured according to work cycle
Rollers Per Side Long 10 procedures specificed in ANSI/SAE J1166 MAY90 is 71 dB(A)
Carrier Idlers 3 and meets OSHA and MSHA requirements for the cab
offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed, maintained
Double grouser shoes and tested with the doors and windows closed.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 1700 L 450 gal

Cooling System 113 L 30 gal
Engine Oil 83 L 22 gal
Swing Drive 9L 2.4 gal
Final Drive (each) 22 L 5.8 gal
Hydraulic System (incl. tank) 1687 L 445 gal
Hydraulic Tank 891 L 235 gal

Operating Weights and Ground Pressures

Operating Weight Ground Pressure

kg lb kPa psi
Standard Undercarriage (ME) Configuration
700 mm (28 in) Shoes
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 127 395 280,900 150 21.8
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 4.1 m (13.5 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 127 243 280,500 150 21.7
900 mm (36 in) Shoes
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 129 172 284,800 118 17.2
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 4.1 m (13.5 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 129 020 284,400 118 17.1
1000 mm (39 in) Shoes
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 130 059 286,700 107 15.6
7.6 m (24.9 ft) ME Boom, 4.1 m (13.5 ft) Stick, 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) Bucket 129 907 286,400 107 15.5

Long Undercarriage (GP) Configuration

700 mm (28 in) Shoes
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 3.6 m (11.8 ft) Stick, 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3) Bucket 126 940 279,900 140 20.3
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Stick, 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) Bucket 126 909 279,800 140 20.3
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 5.5 m (18.0 ft) Stick, 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) Bucket 127 304 280,700 141 20.4
900 mm (36 in) Shoes
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 3.6 m (11.8 ft) Stick, 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3) Bucket 128 814 284,000 111 16.0
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Stick, 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) Bucket 128 783 286,900 111 16.0
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 5.5 m (18.0 ft) Stick, 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) Bucket 129 178 284,800 111 16.1
1000 mm (39 in) Shoes
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 3.6 m (11.8 ft) Stick, 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3) Bucket 129 749 286,000 100 14.5
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 4.5 m (14.8 ft) Stick, 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) Bucket 129 718 286,000 100 14.5
9.2 m (30.2 ft) GP Boom, 5.5 m (18.0 ft) Stick, 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) Bucket 130 113 286,900 101 14.6

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Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

11
12

1
5
10

8
13

14 6

15 7

2 3

1 Overall Height 4806 mm 15.8 ft 8 Counterweight Clearance 1890 mm 6.2 ft

2 Overall Width 5460 mm 17.9 ft 9 Counterweight Height 2410 mm 7.9 ft
3 Overall Length Std. 8552 mm 28.1 ft 10 Height to Top of Counterweight 4300 mm 14.1 ft
Overall Length Long 8792 mm 28.9 ft 11 Upper Structure Width 3500 mm 11.5 ft
4 Tail Swing Radius 5120 mm 16.8 ft 12 Cab Width 993 mm 3.25 ft
5 Height to Top of Cab 4615 mm 15.1 ft 13 Ground Clearance 1052 mm 3.5 ft
6 Track Length on Ground Std. 5452 mm 17.9 ft 14 Track Gauge Width 4100 mm 13.4 ft
Track Length on Ground Long 5850 mm 19.2 ft 15 Width to Outside of Tracks 4800 mm 15.75 ft
7 Track Length Std. 6864 mm 22.5 ft
Track Length Long 7264 mm 23.8 ft Equipped with 700 mm (28 in) shoes.

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Shipping Module Dimensions and Weights

3
1

4 6

Modules Length Width Height Weight

mm in mm in mm in kg lb
Standard Undercarriage (ME) Configuration
1 Chassis, Carbody and Cab 7070 278 3500 138 3560 140 42 700 94,200
2 Counterweight 900 35 3770 149 2630 103 16 800 37,000
3 Track Roller Frames1 Std. (R) 6710 264 1250 49 1800 71 19 590 43,840
4 Track Roller Frames1 Std. (L) 6710 264 1250 49 1800 71 19 990 43,840
5 Boom Assembly 7.6 m 8020 316 1480 58 3080 121 16 500 36,300
Handrail Skid 3990 157 1120 44 2290 90 1340 3,000
Parts Box 2240 88 990 39 1090 43 1550 3,400
6 Stick and Bucket Assembly2 7650 301 2620 103 2160 85 15 200 33,600
Stick 3.4 m 5060 199 1000 39 2140 84 8200 18,000
Bucket 7.6 m3 3000 118 2620 103 2460 97 7600 16,800

Long Undercarriage (GP) Configuration

1 Chassis, Carbody and Cab3 7070 278 3500 138 3560 140 43 300 95,390
2 Counterweight 900 35 3770 149 2630 103 16 800 37,000
3 Track Roller Frames4 Long (R) 7110 280 1450 57 1800 71 22 724 50,061
4 Track Roller Frames4 Long (L) 7110 280 1450 57 1800 71 22 724 50,061
5 Boom Assembly 9.2 m 9626 379 1540 61 3500 138 16 565 36,493
Handrail Skid 3990 157 1120 44 2290 90 1340 3,000
Parts Box 2240 88 990 39 1090 43 1550 3,400
6 Stick and Bucket Assembly2 7688 303 2612 103 1977 78 12 866 28,344
Stick 3.6 m 4278 168 1014 40 1977 78 7550 16,633
Bucket 6.0 m3 2790 110 2612 103 1905 75 5316 11,711
Stick and Bucket Assembly2 8500 335 2286 90 2054 81 13 105 28,870
Stick 4.5 m 6240 246 1014 40 2054 81 8318 18,325
Bucket 5.0 m3 2630 104 2286 90 1900 75 4787 10,546
Stick and Bucket Assembly2 9585 377 1980 78 1900 75 16 483 36,312
Stick 5.5 m 7175 282 1014 40 1875 74 9113 20,076
Bucket 4.2 m3 2850 112 1980 78 1900 75 7370 16,236

1 3
Includes 700 mm (28 in) shoes with center and end guides. Includes tall cab riser and heavy-lift with anti-drift.
2 4
Includes stick assembly, bucket assembly, tips (penetration). Includes 900 mm (35 in) shoes with center and end guides.

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Working Ranges
Standard Undercarriage (ME) Configuration

Feet Meters
14
45
13

40 12

11
35
10

30 9

8
25
7

20 6

5
15
4

10 3

2
5
1

0 0

1
5
2
3.4 m Stick
10 3

4
15 4.1 m Stick
5
20 6

7
25
8

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Meters

50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Feet

Stick Length 3.4 m (11.2 ft) 4.1 m (13.5 ft)

Boom Length 7.6 m (24.9 ft) 7.6 m (24.9 ft)
Bucket Capacity 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) 6.2 m3 (8.1 yd3)
Maximum Reach 13.9 m (45.7 ft) 14.6 m (47.8 ft)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 13.5 m (44.2 ft) 14.2 m (46.6 ft)
Maximum Digging Depth 7.9 m (25.9 ft) 8.6 m (28.2 ft)
Maximum Digging Height 13.2 m (43.2 ft) 13.5 m (44.1 ft)
Maximum Dumping Height 8.6 m (28 ft) 8.8 m (28.9 ft)
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 501 kN (112,600 lb) 501 kN (112,600 lb)
Stick Digging Force (SAE) 439 kN (98,800 lb) 395 kN (88,800 lb)
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 586 kN (131,700 lb) 585 kN (131,500 lb)
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 458 kN (103,000 lb) 407 kN (91,500 lb)

22 5110B/5110B L Hydraulic Excavator specifications

Working Ranges
Long Undercarriage (GP) Configuration

Feet Meters
16
50 15

45 14
13
40 12

11
35
10
30 9
8
25
7
20 6
5
15
4
10 3
2
5
1
0 0
1
5
2
3.6 m Stick
10 3
4
15 4.5 m Stick
5
20 6
5.5 m Stick
7
25
8

30 9
10
35
11

17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 Meters
55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 Feet

Stick Length 3.6 m (11.8 ft) 4.5 m (14.8 ft) 5.5 m (18.0 ft)
Boom Length 9.2 m (30.2 ft) 9.2 m (30.2 ft) 9.2 m (30.2 ft)
Bucket Capacity 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3) 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3)
Maximum Reach 15.66 m (51.4 ft) 16.39 m (53.8 ft) 17.5 m (57.4 ft)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 15.25 m (50.0 ft) 16.0 m (52.5 ft) 17.13 m (56.2 ft)
Maximum Digging Depth 9.61 m (31.5 ft) 10.51 m (34.5 ft) 11.51 m (37.8 ft)
Maximum Digging Height 14.72 m (48.3 ft) 14.7 m (48.2 ft) 15.7 m (51.5 ft)
Maximum Dumping Height 9.95 m (32.6 ft) 10.06 m (33.0 ft) 10.89 m (35.7 ft)
Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 463 kN (104,175 lb) 463 kN (104,175 lb) 462 kN (103,950 lb)
Stick Digging Force (SAE) 424 kN (95,400 lb) 377 kN (84,825 lb) 328 kN (73,800 lb)
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 527 kN (118,575 lb) 527 kN (118,575 lb) 526 kN (118,350 lb)
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 440 kN (99,000 lb) 391 kN (87,975 lb) 338 kN (76,050 lb)

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General Purpose Boom Lift Capacities
Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius
Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

BOOM 9.2 m (30.2') BUCKET 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3)7.8 yd3) UNDERCARRIAGE LONG
STICK 3.6 m (11.8') SHOES 900 mm (36")0 mm (28") HEAVY LIFT ON mm (28")

4.5 m (15.0 ft) 6.0 m (20.0 ft) 7.5 m (25.0 ft) 9.0 m (30.0 ft) 10.5 m (35.0 ft) 12.0 m (40 ft)

m
ft

12.0 m kg *11 100 *11 100 12.5

40.0 ft lb *24,550 *24,550 40.6
10.5 m kg *10 700 *10 700 13.5
35.0 ft lb *23,580 *23,580 44.2
9.0 m kg *10 500 *10 500 14.2
30.0 ft lb *23,180 *23,180 46.7
7.5 m kg *21 300 21 330 *10 500 *10 500 14.7
25.0 ft lb *46,390 46,140 *23,220 *23,220 48.5
6.0 m kg *31 900 *31 920 *26 200 *26 150 *22 600 20 640 *20 400 15 770 *10 700 9900 15.0
20.0 ft lb *68,420 *68,420 *56,380 *56,380 *49,050 44,250 *23,650 21,960 49.5
4.5 m kg *36 700 34 390 *28 900 25 630 *24 200 19 580 *20 820 15 310 *11 100 9400 15.1
15.0 ft lb *78,680 74,260 *62,120 55,170 *52,370 42,010 *46150 32,380 *24,480 20,810 50.0
3.0 m kg *31 300 24 010 *25 800 18 540 *22 200 14 500 *11 700 9200 15.1
10.0 ft lb *87,270 68,570 *67,430 51,670 *55,640 39,800 *47,950 31,020 *25,740 20,370 49.8
1.5 m kg *33 000 22 750 *27 000 17 660 *22 800 13 920 *12 500 9400 14.8
5.0 ft lb *71,230 48,930 *58,200 37,900 *49,360 29,790 *27,530 20,640 48.9
Ground kg *42 700 29 460 *33 800 21 940 *27 600 17 020 *23 100 13 480 *13 600 9900 14.4
Line lb *92,270 63,270 *72,890 47,140 *59,490 36,510 *49,860 28,870 *30,030 21,730 47.5
1.5 m kg *41 500 29 220 *33 400 21 530 *27 400 16 650 *22 700 13 240 *15 200 10 800 13.7
5.0 ft lb *89,810 62,680 *72,230 46,210 *59,080 35,720 *48,790 28,400 *33,550 23,900 45.2
3.0 m kg *45 000 44 040 *39 200 29 310 *32 000 21 460 *26 200 16 570 *21 100 13 300 *16 700 12 500 12.8
10.0 ft lb *102,500 94,200 *84,750 62,850 *68,510 46,190 *56,370 35,570 *36,720 27,760 42.0
4.5 m kg *47 000 *46 970 *42 400 *42 380 *35 500 29 710 *29 200 21 720 *23 500 16 830 *14 600 *14 600 11.5
15.0 ft lb *104,450 *104,450 *91,850 *91,850 *76,590 63,740 *49,710 46,650 *49,960 36,220 *31,440 *31,440 37.7
6.0 m kg *40 000 *39 950 *35 400 *35 420 *29 900 *29 860 *24 100 22 400 *11 800 *11 800 9.8
20.0 ft lb *86,250 *86,250 *76,120 *76,120 *63,810 *63,810 *50,970 48,250 *25,270 *25,270 31.8
7.5 m kg *24 800 *24 820 *20 400 *20 430 *13 200 *13 100 7.8
25.0 ft lb *51,820 *51,820 *41,650 *41,650 *30,120 *30,120 25.0

BOOM 9.2 m (30.2') BUCKET 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) UNDERCARRIAGE LONG

STICK 4.5 m (14.8') SHOES 900 mm (36")0 mm (28") HEAVY LIFT ON mm (28")

3.0 m (10.0 ft) 4.5 m (15.0 ft) 6.0 m (20.0 ft) 7.5 m (25.0 ft) 9.0 m (30.0 ft) 10.5 m (35.0 ft) 12.0 m (40 ft) 13.5 m (45 ft)

m
ft

12.0 m kg *9100 *9100 13.4

40.0 ft lb *20,030 *20,030 43.7
10.5 m kg *8800 *8800 14.3
35.0 ft lb *19,450 *19,450 46.9
9.0 m kg *8700 *8700 15.0
30.0 ft lb *19,210 *19,210 49.3
7.5 m kg *19 200 *19 220 *8800 *8800 15.5
25.0 ft lb *41,770 41,770 *19,360 *19,360 51.0
6.0 m kg *23 700 *23 690 *20 700 *20 690 *18 700 16 000 *9000 8800 15.8
20.0 ft lb *44,800 44,800 *40,650 34,150 *19,850 19,510 52.0
4.5 m kg *33 300 *33 280 *25 810 25 960 *22 400 19 870 *19 700 15 280 *17 900 11 760 *9400 8300 15.9
15.0 ft lb *71,340 71,340 *57,180 56,460 *48,510 42,620 *42,790 32,650 *20,700 18,430 52.4
3.0 m kg *37 800 32 810 *29 300 24 450 *24 200 18 710 *20 800 14 530 *18 500 11 310 *10 000 8100 15.8
10.0 ft lb *81,050 70,710 *63,140 52,600 *52,270 40,150 *45,090 31,060 *40,110 24,060 *21,940 17,940 52.2
1.5 m kg *40 800 30 660 *31 500 22 960 *25 700 17 690 *21 800 13 830 *19 000 10 880 *10 800 8200 15.6
5.0 ft lb *87,810 65,990 *67,950 49,340 *55,390 37,660 *47,100 29,580 40,850 23,160 *23,690 18,060 51.4
Ground kg *42 100 29 400 *32 900 21 890 *26 700 16 890 *22 400 13 270 18 700 10 530 *11 800 8600 15.2
Line lb *90,810 63,150 *70,880 46,990 *57,650 36,200 *48,380 28,380 40,090 22,450 *26,080 18,850 50.0
1.5 m kg *29 000 *29 010 *41 900 28 790 *33 200 21 240 *27 000 16 350 *22 500 12 890 18 500 10 330 *13 300 9300 14.5
5.0 ft lb *67,800 *67,800 *90,510 61,770 *71,630 45,560 *58,320 35,040 *48,480 27,570 *29,410 20,510 47.9
3.0 m kg *26 000 *26 030 *43 000 42 760 *40 400 28 630 *32 500 20 960 *26 500 16 090 *22 080 12 890 *15 400 10 600 13.7
10.0 ft lb *59,550 *59,550 *99,450 *91,500 *87,350 61,390 *70,030 44,950 *57,060 34,500 *46,730 27,280 *34,230 23,420 45.0
4.5 m kg *32 200 *32 190 *40 800 *40 840 *46 700 43 240 *37 700 28 830 *30 500 21 010 *24 800 16 130 *19 700 12 890 *15 500 12 800 12.5
15.0 ft lb *63,405 *93,150 *93,150 *100,950 *92,570 *81,220 61,830 *65,670 45,090 *53,170 34,630 *33,930 28,500 41.0
6.0 m kg *46 600 *46 650 *49 600 *49 620 *40 700 *40 700 *33 200 29 390 *27 000 21 420 *21 300 16 560 *12 900 *12 900 11.0
20.0 ft lb *92,594 *87,560 *87,560 *71,290 63,090 *50,310 46,050 *44,650 35,690 *28,440 *28,440 35.8
7.5 m kg *38 000 *38 010 *32 000 *32 040 *20 500 *20 450 *10 500 *10 500 9.0
25.0 ft lb *80,680 *80,680 *67,920 *67,920 *55,310 *55,310 *42,040 *42,040 *23,440 *23,440 29.4
* Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on SAE standard JISO 10567. Rated loads do
not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.

24 5110B/5110B L Hydraulic Excavator specifications

General Purpose Boom Lift Capacities
Load Point Load at Load Radius Load Radius
Height Maximum Reach Over Front Over Side

BOOM 9.2 m (30.2') BUCKET 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) UNDERCARRIAGE LONG

STICK 5.5 m (18') SHOES 900 mm (36")0 mm (28") HEAVY LIFT ON mm (28")

3.0 m (10.0 ft) 4.5 m (15.0 ft) 6.0 m (20.0 ft) 7.5 m (25.0 ft) 9.0 m (30.0 ft) 10.5 m (35.0 ft) 12.0 m (40 ft) 14 m (45 ft)

m
ft

12.0 m kg *6800 *6800 14.7

40.0 ft lb *15,140 *15,140 48.1
10.5 m kg *6500 *6500 15.6
35.0 ft lb *14,430 *14,430 51.1
9.0 m kg *6400 *6400 16.2
30.0 ft lb *14,080 *14,080 53.2
7.5 m kg *16 000 *15 990 *6400 *6400 16.6
25.0 ft lb *34,880 *34,880 *14,020 *14,020 54.7
6.0 m kg *16 900 16 490 *15 800 12 570 *6500 *6500 16.9
20.0 ft lb *40,280 *40,280 *36,810 35,200 *34,500 26,690 *14,230 *14,230 55.7
4.5 m kg *29 400 *29 420 *24 000 *23 950 *20 500 20 460 *18 100 15 670 *16 500 12 060 *6700 *6700 17.0
15.0 ft lb *63,120 *63,120 *44,280 43,870 *39,310 33,480 *35,870 25,640 *14,710 *14,710 56.0
3.0 m kg *34 300 34 230 *27 000 25 230 *22 500 19 170 *19 400 14 800 *17 300 11 490 *7000 6800 16.9
10.0 ft lb *73,710 *73,710 *58,130 54,230 *48,480 41,110 *41,270 31,890 *36,110 24,850 *15,470 15,050 55.9
1.5 m kg *38 300 31 540 *29 600 23 460 *24 200 17 970 *20 600 13 980 *18 000 10 940 *7500 6800 16.7
5.0 ft lb *82,300 67,850 *63,870 50,400 *52,330 38,530 *44,550 29,890 *38,980 23,290 *16,570 15,090 55.1
Ground kg *40 700 29 700 *31 500 22 090 *25 600 16 980 *21 500 13 280 *18 500 10 460 *8200 7100 16.3
Line lb *87,650 63,820 *68,040 47,410 *55,310 36,380 *46,520 28,380 39,970 22,290 *18,090 15,650 53.8
1.5 m kg *26 100 *26 090 *41 500 28 630 *32 500 21 150 *26 400 16 250 *22 000 12 750 18 300 10 110 *9100 7600 15.8
5.0 ft lb *60,950 *60,950 *89,660 61,440 *70,220 45,370 *57,010 34,810 *47,560 27,240 39,190 21,560 *20,200 16,840 51.9
3.0 m kg *20 400 *20 370 *35 600 *35 560 *41 100 28 130 *32 500 20 620 *26 500 15 800 *21 900 12 420 18 100 9940 *10 500 8500 15.0
10.0 ft lb *35,120 *46,680 *46,680 *82,360 *82,360 *87,820 60,670 *70,210 44,220 *57,070 33,850 *47,220 26,560 38,860 21,250 *23,160 18,910 49.3
4.5 m kg *23 300 *23 340 *31 200 *31 210 *48 500 41 960 *39 300 28 070 *31 500 20 460 *25 600 15 640 *21 000 12 340 *12 400 10 000 13.9
15.0 ft lb *52,870 *52,870 *71,300 *71,300 *108,340 89,820 *84,740 60,180 *67,750 43,860 *55,040 33,530 *44,810 26,450 *27,500 22,340 45.8
6.0 m kg *34 300 *34 330 *44 600 *44 600 *45 400 42 580 *36 100 28 380 *29 000 20 630 *23 500 15 800 *18 400 12 600 *13 000 12 600 12.6
20.0 ft lb *77,890 *77,890 *102,080 *102,080 *97,670 91,210 *77,510 60,890 *62,280 44,290 *50,020 33,940 *38,430 27,160 *28,360 28,260 41.2
7.5 m kg *48 500 *48 520 *38 400 *38 440 *30 900 29 110 *24 700 21 210 *19 100 16 400 *10 600 *10 600 10.8
25.0 ft lb *109,650 *109,650 *103,600 *103,600 *82,060 *82,060 *65,760 62,550 *52,270 45,650 *39,350 35,430 *22,770 *22,770 35.0
* Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping capacity. Lift capacity ratings are based on SAE standard JISO 10567. Rated loads do
not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity.

Bucket Capacities and Weights

Capacity Stick Weight* Width** Teeth Material Density

m3 yd3 m ft kg lb mm in # mt/m3 lb/yd3
Mass Excavation Buckets Standard Undercarriage
Heavy Duty Rock 7.6 9.9 3.4 11.2 7560 16,700 2580 102 5 1.80 3000
Heavy Duty Rock 6.2 8.1 4.1 13.5 6720 14,800 2250 89 4 1.80 3000
Medium Duty 8.6 11.2 3.4 11.2 6320 13,900 2540 100 6 1.65 2800
Medium Duty 8.0 10.5 3.4 11.2 6110 13,500 2540 100 6 1.80 3000
Medium Duty 7.4 9.7 4.1 13.5 5730 12,600 2060 81 5 1.75 2900
Medium Duty 6.8 8.9 4.1 13.5 5530 12,200 2210 87 5 1.95 3300
Coal 10.4 13.6 4.1 13.5 7330 16,200 3130 123 8 1.00 1700

General Purpose Buckets Long Undercarriage

Heavy Duty Rock 4.6 6.0 4.5 14.8 5711 12,581 2235 88 41 1.80 3030
Medium Duty 6.0 7.8 3.6 11.8 5316 11,711 2540 100 62 1.80 3030
Medium Duty 5.0 6.5 4.5 14.8 4787 10,540 2210 87 52 1.80 3030
Medium Duty 4.2 5.5 5.5 18.0 7370 16,230 1905 75 52 1.80 3030

* Weight with G.E.T. 1 V810 teeth. See your dealer for customized bucket options.
** Width at cutting edge. 2 J600 teeth. Bucket capacity may be optimized for specific materials.

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Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.

ELECTRICAL POWER TRAIN

Alarm, travel AMOCS radiator
Alternator, 100-amp Air cleaner, pre-cleaner
Auxiliary starting receptacle Automatic Engine Speed Control
Batteries (2) Cat 3412E HEUI Engine
Caterpillar Monitoring System (EMS III) Hydraulic oil cooler
Diagnostic center Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC)
Lights, halogen (4) System
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT Starting aid, ether
Air conditioner/heater with auto climate control Two speed travel mode
and defroster Water separator, fuel line
Ashtray/lighter UNDERCARRIAGE
Auxiliary power source, 5-amp, 12V, DC Automatic track tensioning, hydraulic
Beverage holder Rock shoe, 700 mm (28 in)
Cab, sound suppressed General purpose shoe, 900 mm (36 in) 5110B L
Coat hook OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Floor mat Antifreeze, 50C (58F)
Hydraulic lockout lever Automatic swing parking brake
Interior light Boom, mass excavation, 7.6 m (24.9 ft)
Instrument panel, gauges: Boom, general purpose, 9.2 m (30.2 ft) 5110B L
engine coolant temp Counterweight
hydraulic oil temp Fuel tank, fast fill
fuel level Guard, upper frame bottom below engine, hydraulic pumps,
engine oil pressure pilot lines, cab and swivel
multi-function message center Handrails/walkways, heavy-duty
external data port Horn, electric
Joysticks, adjustable Ladder, fixed
Radio ready Lifting points, integrated assembly
Seat belt, retractable Locks, door/caps (one-key)
Skylight, stationary Lubrication system, manual, centralized
Storage compartment, lunchbox Mirrors, left/right
Sunshade, multiposition Mufflers
Suspension seat, adjustable, headrest/armrests Product Link (PL201) ready
Travel controls, pedal and lever Service access, lighted
SM
Ventilation, positive filtered SOS quick sampling valves for:
Windows: engine oil
Retractable front windshield, laminated glass hydraulic oil
Removable lower front window, tempered glass Swing gear case, drain/fill quick connects
Sliding upper door window, tempered glass Provision for attachment hydraulic pump
all others, polycarbonate
Windshield wiper/washer, intermittent, upper/lower

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Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.

FRONT LINKAGE GUARDS

Stick, mass excavation, 3.4 m (11.2 ft) FOGS (Falling Object Guard System), cab
Stick, mass excavation, 4.1 m (13.5 ft) Track guiding, full length/center/end
Stick, general purpose, 3.6 m (11.8 ft) 5110B L Vandalism protection, cab
Stick, general purpose, 4.5 m (14.7 ft) 5110B L POWER TRAIN
Stick, general purpose, 5.5 m (18 ft) 5110B L Engine prelube
BUCKETS Fast fill, engine oil
Heavy Duty Rock 6.2 m3 (8.1 yd3) UNDERCARRIAGE
Heavy Duty Rock 7.6 m3 (9.9 yd3) General purpose shoe, 900 mm (36 in)
Medium Duty 6.8 m3 (8.9 yd3) Soft underfoot shoe, 1000 mm (39 in)
Medium Duty 7.4 m3 (9.7 yd3) AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
Medium Duty 8.0 m3 (10.5 yd3) Heavy lift, anti-drift 5110B L
Medium Duty 8.6 m3 (11.2 yd3) Heavy lift, load control 5110B L
Coal 10.4 m3 (13.6 yd3) Heavy lift, load control, shears/hammers 5110B L
Heavy Duty Rock 4.6 m3 (6.0 yd3) 5110B L (5.5 m stick only)
Medium Duty 6.0 m3 (7.8 yd3) 5110B L OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Medium Duty 5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3) 5110B L Autolube
Medium Duty 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) 5110B L Cab riser, 1000 mm (3.2 ft)
GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS Cooling system, high ambient, 55C (133F)
Heavy Duty Rock, General Purpose Grease reel
Heavy Duty Rock, Penetration Ladder, drop down
Medium Duty, General Purpose Starting aid, cold weather
Medium Duty, Penetration Straight travel pedal
Coal, General Purpose Toolbox
Coal, Penetration
ELECTRICAL
Lights, deluxe, boom (4), chassis (7)

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5110B/5110B L Hydraulic Excavator

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2002 Caterpillar
Printed in U.S.A.

AEHQ5500 (5-02) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Featured machines in photos may include additional equipment.
Replaces AEHQ5409 See your Caterpillar dealer for available options.