Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 321C is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-size excavator range, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and a tracked undercarriage for stability on uneven ground. The 321C is used in construction, utility work, road building, and excavation applications where digging depth, reach, and controlled operation are required. As part of the Caterpillar excavator lineup, it is known for compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments, supporting versatile jobsite use across multiple material handling and digging tasks.
| Height | 10.42 ft (3.18 m) |
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| Length | 29.00 ft (8.84 m) |
| Weight | 52,911.00 lbs (24,000.06 kg) |
| Width | 9.83 ft (3.00 m) |