Caterpillar 320D Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 320D is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and uses a hydraulic system matched to digging, lifting, and swing operations. The 320D is commonly configured with a standard boom, stick, and bucket, and may be equipped with auxiliary hydraulics for attachments. Typical features include an enclosed operator cab, electronic monitoring, and service access for routine maintenance. The model is used in construction, utility work, road building, and quarry support applications.

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Boom 18'7" (5680mm)/ Stick 12'8" (3900mm)
Max Cutting Height	32.62 ft (9.94 m)
Max Digging Depth	25.14 ft (7.66 m)
Max Loading Height	22.77 ft (6.94 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	35.31 ft (10.76 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	22.87 ft (6.97 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	12.28 ft (3.74 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	30.98 ft (9.44 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Boom 18'7" (5680mm)/ Stick 9'7" (2900mm)
Max Cutting Height	31.14 ft (9.49 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.05 ft (6.72 m)
Max Loading Height	22.77 ft (6.94 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.35 ft (9.86 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.89 ft (6.06 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.95 ft (3.03 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	31.04 ft (9.46 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3	Boom 18'7" (5680mm)/ Stick 8'2" (2500mm)
Max Cutting Height	30.48 ft (9.29 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Max Loading Height	20.64 ft (6.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.04 ft (9.46 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.54 ft (5.65 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.01 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	31.04 ft (9.46 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4	Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/ Stick 7'10" (2400mm)
Max Cutting Height	29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.33 ft (5.89 m)
Max Loading Height	18.77 ft (5.72 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.40 ft (8.96 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	17.59 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.77 ft (3.28 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	29.70 ft (9.05 m)

Boom/Stick 5

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Boom/Stick 5 specifications
Boom/Stick 5	Boom 29'1" (8850mm)/ Stick 20'7" (6280mm)
Max Cutting Height	43.44 ft (13.24 m)
Max Digging Depth	38.52 ft (11.74 m)
Max Loading Height	36.59 ft (11.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	51.15 ft (15.59 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	37.08 ft (11.30 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.47 ft (3.19 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	41.61 ft (12.68 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.2 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.48 ft (0.45 m)
Height	9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Length	31.33 ft (9.55 m)
Length Of Track On Ground	10.72 ft (3.27 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.03 ft (2.75 m)
Weight	43,000.00 lbs (19,504.50 kg)
Width	10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	9.19 ft (2.80 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	388.80 cu in (6,371.30 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3066 ATAAC
Net Power	140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	108.40 gal (410.29 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	54.00 gpm (204.39 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5076 psi
Operating Weight	44,820.00 lbs (20,330.04 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)

Swing Mechanism

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

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 320D Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	46,311.00 lbs (21,006.34 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Shoe Size	23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge	7.22 ft (2.20 m)

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