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Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 320D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact, supporting efficient operation in varied jobsite conditions. The 320D L is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. It is used in construction, infrastructure, and material handling applications. The model is part of Caterpillar's 320D series and is recognized for balanced digging performance, transportability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 18\'7\" (5680mm) / Stick 12\'8\" (3900mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height 32.58 ft (9.93 m)
Max Digging Depth 25.17 ft (7.67 m)
Max Loading Height 22.75 ft (6.93 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 35.33 ft (10.77 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 22.83 ft (6.96 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.00 ft (9.45 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 18\'7\" (5680mm) / Stick 9\'7\" (2900mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height 31.17 ft (9.50 m)
Max Digging Depth 22.08 ft (6.73 m)
Max Loading Height 21.33 ft (6.50 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 32.33 ft (9.85 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.93 ft (6.07 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.00 ft (9.45 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom 18\'7\" (5680mm) / Stick 8\'2\" (2500mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height 30.50 ft (9.30 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Max Loading Height 20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.00 ft (9.45 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4 Boom 17\'1\" (5200mm) / Stick 7\'10\" (2400mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height 29.33 ft (8.94 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.33 ft (5.89 m)
Max Loading Height 18.75 ft (5.71 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.42 ft (8.97 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 17.58 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 29.67 ft (9.04 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5 Boom 29\'1\" (8850mm) / Stick 20\'7\" (6280mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height 31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Loading Height 19.75 ft (6.02 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 31.92 ft (9.73 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 16.33 ft (4.98 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 41.58 ft (12.67 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.4 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Counterweight Clearance 3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Ground Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.33 ft (1.01 m)
Shipping Height 11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Shipping Length 30.98 ft (9.44 m)
Tail Swing Radius 9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Transport Width 10.44 ft (3.18 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull 46,085.90 lbs (20,904.24 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore 4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement 389.00 cu in (6,374.58 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C6.4 ACERT
Net Flywheel Power 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Net Power 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Stroke 5.20 in (13.21 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke 43.50 in (110.49 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Bore 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke 49.60 in (125.98 cm)
Cb2 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore 5.30 in (13.46 cm)
Cb2 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke 45.50 in (115.57 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) 54.00 gpm (204.39 lpm)
Mass Stick Cylinder - Bore 5.50 in (13.97 cm)
Mass Stick Cylinder - Stroke 59.20 in (150.37 cm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Heavy Lift 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3553 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow 9.00 gpm (34.07 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure 566 psi
Reach Stick Cylinder - Bore 5.50 in (13.97 cm)
Reach Stick Cylinder - Stroke 59.80 in (151.89 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 2.6 cu yd
Maximum Cutting Height 32.70 ft (9.97 m)
Maximum Loading Height 273.30 in (694.18 cm)
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 274.50 in (697.23 cm)
Minimum Loading Height 48.50 in (123.19 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 6.60 gal (24.98 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity 108.00 gal (408.78 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 54.00 gpm (204.39 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 69.00 gal (261.17 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 5076 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 44,820.00 lbs (20,330.04 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 2.10 gal (7.95 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 6.60 gal (24.98 l)
Engine Oil 8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Final Drive - Each 2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity 108.00 gal (408.78 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 69.00 gal (261.17 l)
Hydraulic Tank 32.00 gal (121.12 l)
Hydraulic Tank - Including Suction Pipe 36.00 gal (136.26 l)
Swing Drive 2.10 gal (7.95 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Performance ANSI/SAE J1166 APR 90

Standards

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/Fogs SAE J1356 FEB88

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 11.5 rpm
Swing Torque 45,612.00 lbs ft (61,840.75 nm)

Track

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Track specifications
Ground Clearance - Fixed Gauge 17.72 in (45.01 cm)
Standard With Long Undercarriage 27.60 in (70.10 cm)
Standard With Standard Undercarriage 23.70 in (60.20 cm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 46,085.82 lbs (20,904.20 kg)
Max Travel Speed 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size 24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Track Gauge 7.25 ft (2.21 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 320D L Excavator Weights specifications
Base Machine With Counterweight And 800 Mm Shoes 38,514.80 lbs (17,470.04 kg)
Operating Weight 44,820.00 lbs (20,330.04 kg)
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage 47,554.00 lbs (21,570.16 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage 44,820.00 lbs (20,330.04 kg)
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