Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 320E L ➔
The Caterpillar 320E L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is part of the 320E series and uses a long undercarriage configuration, indicated by the "L" designation, for improved stability and ground contact. The machine is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. The 320E L is used in construction, utility, and infrastructure applications where digging depth, reach, and lifting capability are required. It is a tracked excavator built for versatile jobsite performance.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 18\' 8\" (5700mm) / Stick 12\'10\" (3900mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
32.45 ft (9.89 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.87 ft (7.58 m)
Max Loading Height
23.07 ft (7.03 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
35.04 ft (10.68 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
22.68 ft (6.91 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
12.28 ft (3.74 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
30.65 ft (9.34 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 18\'8\" (5700mm) / Stick 9\'6\" (2900mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
30.75 ft (9.37 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.05 ft (6.72 m)
Max Loading Height
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
32.35 ft (9.86 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.61 ft (5.06 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.27 ft (3.13 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
31.30 ft (9.54 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 29\'0\" (8850mm) / Stick 20\'6\" (6280mm) -Reach
Max Cutting Height
44.59 ft (13.59 m)
Max Digging Depth
38.36 ft (11.69 m)
Max Loading Height
37.05 ft (11.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
51.58 ft (15.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
38.29 ft (11.67 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.44 ft (3.18 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
41.84 ft (12.75 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.6 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.1 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.48 ft (0.45 m)
Height
12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.72 ft (2.96 m)
Length
30.67 ft (9.35 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
14.64 ft (4.46 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Tail Swing Radius
9.29 ft (2.83 m)
Weight
54,450.00 lbs (24,698.14 kg)
Width
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Drive
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
46,086.00 lbs (20,904.28 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed
3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Engine
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement
403.00 cu in (6,604.00 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
Cat C6.6 ACERT
Gross Power
164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995
164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Net Flywheel Power
153.00 hp (114.09 kw)
Net Power
153.00 hp (114.09 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349
153.00 hp (114.09 kw)
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
B1 Bucket Cylinder - Bore
4.7 lb/in
B1 Bucket Cylinder - Stroke
43.5 lb/in
Boom Cylinder - Bore
4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke
49.60 in (125.98 cm)
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total
113.10 gpm (428.08 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift
5511 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3626 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
6.40 gpm (24.22 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
569 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore
5.50 in (13.97 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke
59.20 in (150.37 cm)
Operational
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Fuel Capacity
108.30 gal (409.92 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Operating Weight
54,450.00 lbs (24,698.14 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter
6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Final Drive - Each
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity
108.30 gal (409.92 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Hydraulic Tank
37.80 gal (143.07 l)
Swing Drive
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Sound Performance
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Operator Noise (Closed) - Iso 6396
71 dB(A)
Spectator Noise - Iso 6395
103 dB(A)
Standards
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Standards specifications
Brakes
ISO 10265 2008
Cab - Rops
ISO 12117-2 2008
Cab/Fogs
ISO 10262 1998
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
11.2 rpm
Swing Torque
45,581.00 lbs ft (61,798.72 nm)
Track
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Track specifications
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
2 pieces
Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
49 pieces
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage
8 pieces
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
46,086.00 lbs (20,904.28 kg)
Max Travel Speed
3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side
2
Number Of Shoes Per Side
49
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side
8
Track Gauge
7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 320E L Excavator Weights specifications
Maximum Operating Weight**
54,450.00 lbs (24,698.14 kg)
Maximum Weight
54,450.00 lbs (24,698.14 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight*
47,400.00 lbs (21,500.31 kg)
Minimum Weight
47,400.00 lbs (21,500.31 kg)
Operating Weight
54,450.00 lbs (24,698.14 kg)
