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Caterpillar 320C Excavator

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

The Caterpillar 320C is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick, and a standard excavator undercarriage for tracked mobility on uneven ground. The 320C was produced for construction and utility applications and is known for its balance of digging performance, reach, and operating stability. Typical configurations may include a cab or canopy, multiple bucket options, and auxiliary hydraulic circuits for attachments. The model is widely used in excavation, roadwork, and utility installation.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

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

Max Cutting Height	33.70 ft (10.27 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

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 Height of Unit	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	31.80 ft (9.69 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

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

Reference Bucket Capacity

1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.20 ft (2.80 m)

Engine

Engine Model	ATAAC engine 2066
Net Power	138.00 hp (102.91 kw)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

47,972.60 lbs (21,760.03 kg)

Undercarriage

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	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

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