Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 320C L ➔

The Caterpillar 320C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides improved stability and ground contact for digging and lifting applications. The 320C L is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. It is used in construction, utility, and civil works projects where reliable digging performance and versatility are required. The model is part of Caterpillar's C Series excavator lineup and is widely recognized in the used equipment market.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	35.60 ft (10.85 m)
Max Digging Depth	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Max Loading Height	25.30 ft (7.71 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.70 ft (9.36 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.00 ft (10.06 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	37.00 ft (11.28 m)
Max Digging Depth	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Max Loading Height	27.90 ft (8.50 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.30 ft (9.85 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	31.90 ft (9.72 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	38.20 ft (11.64 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Max Loading Height	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	33.60 ft (10.24 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	31.80 ft (9.69 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height	40.70 ft (12.41 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.60 ft (5.97 m)
Max Loading Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	36.60 ft (11.16 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	30.80 ft (9.39 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.70 cu yd (0.54 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Digging Reach	25.00 ft (7.62 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.80 ft (2.99 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Model	ATAAC engine 3066
Net Power	138.00 hp (102.91 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Engine Oil Capacity	7.00 gal (26.50 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 320C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	44,062.60 lbs (19,986.48 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

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