Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 325 ➔
The Caterpillar 325 is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-size excavator range, designed for earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and general construction work. It is commonly used in utility, roadbuilding, demolition, and material handling applications. The 325 typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and tracked undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven ground. Configuration options may include different boom and stick combinations, bucket sizes, and cab equipment. Caterpillar 325 excavators are known for compatibility with a wide range of attachments and for use in production digging and loading tasks across construction and infrastructure projects.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 325 Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
22.00 ft (6.71 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach
32.10 ft (9.78 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine
172.00 hp (128.26 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight
62,800.00 lbs (28,485.64 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Dimensions
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Boom
Reach 5.7 m (18'8") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket
HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweight Clearance
3.30 ft (1.01 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Handrail Height
10.50 ft (3.20 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height
10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Length
33.67 ft (10.26 m)
Length to Center of Rollers
12.00 ft (3.66 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
10.10 ft (3.08 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shipping Length
29.20 ft (8.90 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick
Reach 2.9 m (9'6") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tail Swing Radius
5.11 ft (1.56 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track Gauge
7.10 ft (2.16 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track Length
14.70 ft (4.48 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transport Width - 790 mm (31 in) Shoes
10.50 ft (3.20 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight
56,500.00 lbs (25,628.00 kg)
Width
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Engine specifications
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹ — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bore
4.00 in (10.16 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement
269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model
Cat® C4.4 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396
174.00 hp (129.75 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
176.00 hp (131.25 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249
172.00 hp (128.26 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
175.00 hp (130.50 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow
429.00 lpm (113.34 gpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
5510 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3990 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5075 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
6.60 gal (24.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
DEF Tank
6.90 gal (26.12 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Oil
4.00 gal (15.14 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Final Drive - Each
1.20 gal (4.54 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank Capacity
82.70 gal (313.02 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
60.80 gal (230.13 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank
29.30 gal (110.90 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Drive
1.50 gal (5.68 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sustainability
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability
98% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque
60,480.00 lbs ft (81,998.79 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Speed*
11.12 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weights
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
62,600.00 lbs (28,394.92 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Working Ranges And Forces
Caterpillar 325 Excavator Working Ranges And Forces specifications
Boom
Reach 5.7 m (18'8") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket
HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
33,720.00 lbs ft (45,717.58 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Cutting Height
36.00 ft (10.97 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
21.50 ft (6.55 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Digging Depth
22.00 ft (6.71 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Loading Height
25.11 ft (7.65 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
32.10 ft (9.78 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.00 ft (4.88 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Minimum Loading Height
9.90 ft (3.02 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick
Reach 2.9 m (9'6") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick Digging Force - ISO
23,830.00 lbs ft (32,308.71 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
