ATLAS 340 LC | 2014 | 42 Ton | Deutz 180 kW / 241 HP | 3,752 Hours | Ex-German Government | Full Service History | Hydraulic Elevating Cab | Telescopic Undercarriage

For sale: 2014 ATLAS 340 LC heavy-duty crawler excavator with only approximately 3,752 operating hours.

This highly specified machine has previously been operated by the German Government and comes with full maintenance and service history available.

Powered by the reliable Deutz TCD 6.1 L6 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine, producing 180 kW / 241 HP, the ATLAS 340 LC combines a substantial operating weight of approximately 42,000 kg with an extensive hydraulic and material-handling specification.

The machine is equipped with a hydraulically elevating and forward-moving cab, hydraulically telescopic undercarriage, adjustable boom configuration, extensive auxiliary hydraulics and multiple attachments.

This configuration makes the ATLAS 340 LC particularly suitable for material handling, dredging, bulk handling, port operations, recycling, industrial loading and other heavy-duty applications.

Key Specifications

• Make: ATLAS
• Model: 340 LC
• Machine type: Crawler Excavator / Material Handler
• Year: 2014
• Serial / Construction No.: 350L301775
• Operating hours: approx. 3,752 h
• Operating weight: approx. 42,000 kg
• Engine: Deutz TCD 6.1 L6
• Engine: 6-cylinder turbo diesel
• Engine power: 180 kW / 241 HP @ 2,000 rpm
• Emission standard: EU Stage IIIB
• EU Stage V upgrade: available with certification (option)
• Electrical system: 24 V
• Air conditioning: Yes
• Counterweight: 8,200 kg
• Swing radius: approx. 3,400 mm
• Previous owner/operator: German Government
• Maintenance history: Full maintenance and service history available

The supplied technical documentation identifies the machine as an ATLAS 340 LC, manufactured in 2014, with 175 kW engine output and approximately 42,000 kg operating weight.

Deutz 180 kW / 241 HP Diesel Engine

The ATLAS 340 LC is powered by a Deutz TCD 6.1 L6 liquid-cooled 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine with Deutz Common Rail fuel injection.

The engine produces 180 kW / 241 HP at 2,000 rpm and features turbocharging with charge-air cooling and electronic engine management.

Engine equipment includes:

• Deutz Common Rail fuel injection
• Turbocharger with charge-air cooling
• Electronic engine management
• Diesel particulate filter
• Active continuous regeneration
• Combined hydraulic oil, coolant and charge-air cooling system
• Hydraulic proportional fan drive
• Engine protection / shutdown system

The machine was originally supplied according to EU Stage IIIB emission requirements. A certified EU Stage V upgrade is available (optional) .

ATLAS AWE 4 Hydraulic System

The machine is equipped with the computer-controlled ATLAS AWE 4 hydraulic system with a load-sensing high-performance hydraulic pump.

The system is designed for simultaneous and independent operation of multiple hydraulic functions, making the machine particularly versatile when working with grabs, buckets and other hydraulic attachments.

Hydraulic equipment includes:

• ATLAS AWE 4 computer-controlled hydraulic system
• Load-sensing hydraulic pump
• Hydraulic servo controls
• Separate hydraulic cooling circuit
• Fine-control and load-holding valves
• Extensive auxiliary hydraulics
• Adjustable hydraulic pressure and oil flow
• Pressure and flow adjustment from inside the cab
• Configuration for multiple hydraulic attachments/consumers
• Hose-burst safety valves on relevant hydraulic cylinders
• Overload warning system
• Automatic central lubrication system

The extensive hydraulic configuration and additional equipment are detailed in the original technical specification.

Hydraulic Telescopic Undercarriage

One of the main features of this ATLAS 340 LC is its hydraulically telescopic crawler undercarriage, providing increased stability during heavy lifting, grab work and material handling operations.

The undercarriage can be hydraulically extended approximately 700 mm on each side:

Retracted width: approx. 2,600 mm

Extended width: approx. 4,000 mm

With the fitted 700 mm track shoes and extensions, the documentation specifies an overall outside width of approximately 4,550 mm when fully extended.

Undercarriage equipment also includes:

• Heavy-duty X-frame construction
• 700 mm track shoes
• Hydraulic travel drive
• Automatic hydraulic travel brakes
• Adjustable track tensioning
• Integrated track guidance
• Sealed crawler chains

Hydraulic Elevating & Forward-Moving Cab

For excellent operator visibility, particularly during material handling and loading operations, the machine features a hydraulically elevating and forward-moving Variocab.

The cab provides approximately:

2.0 metres vertical movement + 2.0 metres forward movement

This gives the operator an excellent working view when loading or unloading vessels, trucks and containers, as well as when working with bulk materials and stockpiles.

The spacious operator cab is equipped with:

• Air conditioning
• Heating
• Air-suspended operator seat
• Heated seat
• Automatic weight adjustment
• Adjustable armrests
• Safety glazing
• Emergency cab lowering system
• Sun blind
• Radio preparation
• LED working lights
• 24 V to 12 V converter

Boom & Working Equipment

This ATLAS 340 LC has a versatile working-equipment configuration designed for both excavation and material handling applications.

Equipment includes:

• Base boom
• Hydraulic adjustable boom
• Intermediate boom section
• Stick with approx. 4,500 mm usable length
• Additional bucket tipping cylinder with linkage
• Hydraulic quick-coupler arrangement
• Grab rotation equipment
• Hydraulic hose sets and couplings
• Extensive auxiliary hydraulic connections

Multi-Shell Grab – Approx. 800 Litres

The equipment specification includes a multi-shell grab with approximately 800-litre capacity.

Features include:

• Approx. 800 L capacity
• Five independently arranged grab cylinders
• Fully enclosed shells
• Suitable for professional material and bulk handling applications

Hydraulic Dredging / Digging Bucket

The machine also features a large hydraulically swivelling dredging/digging bucket.

Specifications:

• Width: approx. 2,200 mm
• Capacity: approx. 910 litres
• Hydraulic swivel function
• Approx. 45° swivel in both directions
• Two hydraulic swivel cylinders
• Rear cutting edge
• Angled cutting edge

This attachment makes the machine especially interesting for waterway maintenance, dredging, grading and earthmoving applications.

Heavy-Duty Material Handling Grab

The supplied specification additionally describes a heavy-duty industrial grab configuration for bulk material handling.

Grab specifications:

• Opening width: approx. 2,520 mm
• Width: approx. 1,000 mm
• Height: approx. 1,680 mm
• Capacity: approx. 1,240 litres
• Grab weight: approx. 1,500 kg
• Load capacity: 7,000 kg
• Rotator
• Hydraulic hoses and couplings

The attachment dimensions and capacities are specified in the supplied technical documentation.

Additional Equipment

This ATLAS 340 LC has a particularly comprehensive equipment specification, including:

• 8,200 kg special counterweight
• Automatic central lubrication system
• Electric refuelling pump
• Approx. 40 l/min refuelling capacity
• Automatic refuelling shut-off
• Turbo II cyclone pre-cleaner
• Auxiliary flow filter
• Hose-burst safety valves
• Overload warning system
• Multiple LED working lights
• Cab pre-heating
• Cooling-system pre-heating
• Travel warning buzzer
• Sun blind
• 24 V to 12 V converter
• Air conditioning
• Heated air-suspended operator seat

Ex-German Government Machine – Full Service History

A significant advantage of this particular ATLAS 340 LC is its previous German Government ownership and operating history.

The machine has approximately 3,752 operating hours, and its full maintenance and service history is available.

This combination of low recorded operating hours, known previous ownership and available maintenance documentation makes this a particularly interesting machine for professional end users and international buyers.

Why This ATLAS 340 LC?

• Only approx. 3,752 operating hours
• Ex-German Government machine
• Full maintenance and service history available
• 2014 model
• Approx. 42-ton operating weight
• Deutz 6-cylinder diesel engine
• 180 kW / 241 HP
• Hydraulically elevating and forward-moving cab
• Hydraulically telescopic undercarriage
• 8,200 kg special counterweight
• Extensive auxiliary hydraulic system
• Adjustable boom configuration
• Multiple grabs and bucket equipment
• Automatic central lubrication
• Air conditioning
• EU Stage V upgrade available with certification (option)

Applications

Thanks to its combination of heavy-duty construction, adjustable undercarriage, elevated cab, long-reach working equipment and extensive hydraulic system, this used ATLAS 340 LC crawler excavator / material handler is suitable for a wide range of professional applications, including:

Material handling | Dredging | Waterway maintenance | Port operations | Bulk material handling | Ship loading and unloading | Recycling | Industrial loading | Grab work | Earthmoving