Caterpillar 322B Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 322B ➔

The Caterpillar 322B Excavator offers powerful performance and versatility for various digging and construction projects. With options for different boom/stick configurations, this excavator provides impressive capabilities such as a maximum cutting height of 31.8 ft and digging depth of 22.1 ft. Equipped with a turbocharged and aftercooled engine, delivering a net power of 153 hp, along with a spacious cab and advanced hydraulic system, the Caterpillar 322B ensures efficient and productive operation on the job site.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.80 ft (9.69 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Max Loading Height	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.90 ft (10.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	32.70 ft (9.97 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Max Loading Height	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	32.90 ft (10.03 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	30.10 ft (9.17 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Max Loading Height	19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	30.90 ft (9.42 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement	403.00 cu in (6,604.00 cu cm)
Engine Model	3116TA
Net Gross	161.00 hp (120.06 kw)
Net Power	153.00 hp (114.09 kw)
Power Measured @	1950 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.40 gal (31.79 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	89.90 gal (340.27 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	108.40 gpm (410.29 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	70.10 gal (265.33 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	50,177.30 lbs (22,760.07 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 322B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	43,613.00 lbs (19,782.55 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

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