Next-gen Caterpillar 374 Excavator Adds More Durability and Even Higher Production

The new model offers high production, two times more structural durability and up to 20% less maintenance costs than the Cat 374F.

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The Next Generation Cat 374 excavator offers high production, twice the structural durability and up to 20% less maintenance costs than its popular predecessor, the 374F.

“Productivity is king in this size class, and the 374 has been the benchmark since we launched it more than a decade ago. But to maintain that position, we asked contractors what we could do to improve the excavator, and they told us to increase the power and enhance the structures for greater long-term durability and reliability," noted Ryan Neal, Cat market professional. "And as technology has become so important in the last several years, we have standardized on the Cat Grade with 2D and Cat Payload for our customers looking to maintain grade as well as track productivity and prevent over and underloading of trucks."

Structural enhancements to the 374 include doubling the structure durability in the front linkages of the machine and increasing the base frame and counterweight mounting plate thickness on the frames.

“These [machines work] in hard conditions, nasty elements, and the machine has to be durable," Neal emphasized.

Cat 374 Hex, Et Cm20200407 E5e42 6e7fbBooms and sticks are also twice as strong as those on the previous model. Booms have increased top and bottom plate thickness and sticks have increased side, bottom and bracket plate thickness. Further reinforcements are built into the car body, track link, track rollers, and boom, stick and bucket cylinders.

To enhance productivity, the 374 includes a dedicated swing pump to aid multifunction capability and provide 10% more swing torque, Neal pointed out.

The new dedicated hydrostatic swing circuit enables regenerating swing brake energy and independent management of cylinder oil flow. “What that means for owners and operators is higher operating efficiency and smoother, more predictable performance when multitasking with the excavator,” said Brian Abbott, worldwide product manager, Cat large excavators. 

Other features include:

  • Power, Smart and ECO operation modes
  • Cooling system with on-demand fan and available auto reverse function
  • Standard Cat Payload, upgradeable Cat Grade with 2D, Lift Assist, 2D E-Fence Auto Hammer Stop and Cat Product Link
  • Options include Work Tool Recognition and Bluetooth-based PL161 Attachment Locator
  • Air filter with integrated pre-cleaner and primary and secondary filters 
  • Hydraulic return filter offer a 3,000-hour service life and fuel system filters are synchronized for service at 1,000 hours
  • Ground level access to fuel system water and sediment drains and hydraulic system oil level check 
  • Deluxe or Premium cab options come standard with front-facing control panel, keyless pushbutton start, and large touchscreen monitor with jog dial keys 
  • Optional 360° visibility package combines images from multiple cameras to enhance the operator’s sight lines in all directions

Brochure: Cat 374 Hydraulic Excavator

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