340 (Straight Boom)

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Perfect for low-level demolition, sorting, and excavating.
With its new cab, long maintenance intervals, and power system that improves fuel efficiency up to 15 percent, the Cat® 340 is the perfect choice for low-level demolition, sorting, and other excavation tasks

DO MORE WITH LESS FUELWORK IN COMFORTSIMPLE TO OPERATELOWER MAINTENANCE COSTSBUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

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