Caterpillar 325 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 325 ➔

The Caterpillar 325 is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium excavator class, 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, enclosed cab, and multiple work tool compatibility options, depending on configuration and model year. Caterpillar has produced several 325 variants across different generations, so specifications such as operating weight, engine output, digging depth, and bucket capacity vary by version. The model is recognized for balanced performance, fuel efficiency, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 325 Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth ft (m)	22 (6.70) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	32.1 (9.78) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C4.4 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	172 (128.5) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	22 ft ft (6.71 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	172.00 hp (128.26 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	62,800.00 lbs (28,485.64 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	62,800 (28,500) — Starting 2025 Model Year

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