The Cat® MH3040 material handler is built to be powerful, reliable, and easy to use. With a comfortable cab and low maintenance costs, it helps optimize performance and boost productivity for operators. Designed with proven components, it helps provide the durability and power needed to handle tough jobs with confidence.
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 |
| Operating Weight | 85310 lb |
| Maximum Reach | 50.8 ft |
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 | 202 hp |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 205 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power – Maximum – ISO 14396 | 201 hp |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN) | 204 hp (metric) |
| Bore | 4 in |
| Stroke | 5 in |
| Displacement | 428 in³ |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100 |
| Operating Weight | 85310 lb |
| Note | Operating weight includes full fuel tank, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, grapple 2000 kg (4,410 lb) and single tires. Weight varies depending on configuration. |
| Maximum Reach | 50.8 ft |
| Boom | MH 9.3 m (30’6″) |
| Stick | Industrial 7.1 m (23’3″) |
| Maximum Height | 57.4 ft |
| Minimum Dump Height | 17.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 17.3 ft |
| Boom Pin Height | 40 ft |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.2 mile/h |
| Drawbar Pull | 34621 lbf |
| Maximum Gradeability | 44% |
| Maximum Pressure – Implements | 5076 psi |
| Maximum Pressure – Swing | 4061 psi |
| Maximum Pressure – Travel | 5076 psi |
| Swing Speed | 7 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 60628 lbf·ft |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125.2 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 6.6 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 6.6 gal (US) |
| Rear Axle – Housing (Differential) | 9 gal (US) |
| Final Drive | 2 gal (US) |
| Powershift Transmission | 0.8 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System – Including Tank | 86.9 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 38.8 gal (US) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 10.8 gal (US) |
| Boom | MH 9.3 m (30’6″) |
| Stick | Industrial 7.1 m (23’3″) |
| Shipping Length | 42 ft |
| Machine Length | 20.8 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 10.3 ft |
| Counterweight Clearance | 5.7 ft |
| Cab Height- Lowered | 12 ft |
| Cab Height-Lowered with OPG | 12.5 ft |
| Cab Height-Raised | 20.5 ft |
| Cab Height-Raised with OPG | 21 ft |
| Wheel Base | 10.5 ft |
| Shipping Width | 9.8 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 0.9 ft |
| Undercarriage Length | 20.4 ft |
| Note (1) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system conta |
| Recyclability | 95% |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| Advanced sound suppressed Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) certified cab with rubber mounts |
| High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor |
| Automatic bi-level air conditioner |
| Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control |
| Keyless push-to-start engine control |
| Tilt-up left-side console |
| Heated seat with air suspension (Deluxe cab) |
| Heated and ventilated seat with air suspension (Premium cab) |
| VisionLink™ |
| Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot |
| Cat Payload |
| Maintenance-free battery |
| LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights – 1800 lumens |
| Centralized electrical disconnect switch |
| Programmable time delay LED working lights after engine shutdown |
| Cat C7.1 diesel engine |
| Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco |
| Up to 4500 m (14,760 ft) altitude capability with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,840 ft) |
| Cold start capability down to -18°C (0°F) |
| Reversible electric cooling fans |
| Cold start, ether start (N Am and Aus-NZ only) |
| Boom and stick lowering control check valves |
| Boom and stick regeneration circuits |
| Electronic main control valve |
| Automatic hydraulic oil warm up |
| Heavy lift mode |
| Rear and right-hand-sideview cameras |
| Caterpillar One Key Security System |
| Travel alarm |
| Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab |
| Signal/warning horn |
| 2D E-fence |
| Cab Avoidance |
| Swing Assist |
| Rear window emergency exit |
| Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters |
| Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports |
| Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system |
| All wheel drive |
| Automatic brake/axle lock |
| Creeper speed |
| Electronic swing and travel lock |
| Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system, and travel motor with adjustable braking force |
| Lockable, oscillating axle with remote greasing point |
| Two speed hydrostatic transmission |
| Counterweight 7700 kg (16,975 lb) |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| 10.4 m (34'9") Material Handler boom |
| 9.3 m (30'6") Material Handler boom |
| 9.9 m (32' 6") Barge boom |
| 6.8 m (22'4") Log Loader boom (N Am only) |
| 7.5 m (24'7") Industrial stick |
| 7.1 m (23'3") Industrial stick |
| 5.7 m (18'8") Industrial stick |
| 6.4 m (21'0") Straight stick |
| 4.1 m (13'3") Over/Under Log Loader stick (N Am only) |
| Fixed one-piece front window and skylight (P5A classified) |
| Fixed two-piece front window and skylight (P8B classified) |
| Operator Protective Guards (OPG) |
| Generator, 20 kW with wiring to stick nose |
| Cold start, block heater (N Am only) |
| 360° visibility |
| 16.00-25 single solid rubber tires |
| 23.5-R25 single pneumatic tires |
| 12.00-20 dual solid rubber tires |
| Hitch towing |
