Caterpillar M320F Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M320F ➔

The Caterpillar M320F is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for road work, utility projects, material handling, and general excavation. It is powered by a diesel engine and uses a hydraulic system optimized for digging, lifting, and attachment operation. The M320F typically features a cab with operator controls, boom and stick configurations, and compatibility with buckets, grapples, and other work tools. Its wheeled undercarriage supports travel between job sites without a trailer in many applications. The Caterpillar M320F is used in construction, municipal work, infrastructure maintenance, and site preparation.

Blade

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Blade specifications
Blade Roll - Over Height	22.70 in (57.66 cm)
Blade Total Height	2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Blade Type	Parallel
Maximum Lowering Depth From Ground	0.50 ft (0.15 m)
Maximum Raising Height Above Ground	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Width - Standard Axles	100.40 in (255.02 cm)
Width - Wide Axles	108.30 in (275.08 cm)

Bucket Specifications

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Bucket Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacities	0.35 m3-1.18 m3 (0.46 yd3-1.54 yd3)

Dimensions

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Length	29.58 ft (9.02 m)
Weight	46,076.00 lbs (20,899.75 kg)
Width	8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Drive

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Travel Speed	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396 - (Ps) - Metric	176.00 hp (131.25 kw)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Engine Power - Maximum Gross - Iso 14396	129.4 kW (174 hp [176 hp]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	126 kW (169 hp [171 hp]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm	612.00 lbs ft (829.75 nm)
Net Power	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power (Maximum) - Iso 9249 At 1,550 Rpm	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power (Rated) - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric	171.00 hp (127.52 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - 80/1269/Eec	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 13496 At 1,550 Rpm (Gross)	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric	171.00 hp (127.52 kw)
Net Power - Rated - 80/1269/Eec	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Note	*Metric values.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Number Of Cylinders - In Line	6
Ratings	1550 rpm
Stroke	5.30 in (13.46 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	78.00 gpm (295.23 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	12.90 gpm (48.83 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit	78.00 gpm (295.23 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism	29.00 gpm (109.77 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	3046 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Swing Mechanism	4496 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift	5366 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal And Travel Circuit	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit	5076 psi
Swing Mechanism	4496 psi
System	63.4 gal (US)
Tank Capacity	40.40 gal (152.91 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	12.40 gal (46.93 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	9.10 gal (34.44 l)
Engine Crankcase	4.90 gal (18.55 l)
Final Drive	0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Front Steering Axle - Differential	2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Fuel Tank - Total Capacity	109.60 gal (414.84 l)
Powershift Transmission	0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)	3.70 gal (14.00 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Operator Sound - 2000/14/Ec	71 dB(A)
Spectator Sound - 2000/14/Ec	100 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Standards specifications
Cab/Sound Levels	Meets appropriate standards as listed in "Sound Performance"
Fops	FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) meets FOPS criteria ISO 10262:1998 and SAE J1356:2008
Rops	ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) offered by Caterpillar meets ROPS criteria ISO 12117-2:2008

Sustainability

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Sustainability specifications
Engine Emissions	Tier 4 Final
Fluids (Optional) - Biodiesel Up To B20	Meets EN14214 or ASTM D6751 with EN590 or ASTM D975 Standard Mineral diesel fuels
Fluids (Optional) - Cat Bio Hydo Advanced	Readily biodegradable EU Flower eco-label certified
Vibration Levels - Maximum Hand/Arm - Iso 5349:2001	Less Than 2.5 m/s2 (Less Than 8.2 ft/s2)
Vibration Levels - Maximum Whole Body - Iso/Tr 25398:2006	Less Than 0.5 m/s2 (Less Than 1.6 ft/s2)
Vibration Levels - Seat Transmissibility Factor - Iso 7096:2000 - Spectral Class Em6	Less Than 0.7

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque	35,403.00 lbs ft (47,999.39 nm)
Swing Speed	10.5 rpm
Swing Torque	35,403.00 lbs ft (47,999.39 nm)

Tires

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Tires specifications
Optional	1) 11.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic); 2) 445/70/R19.5 TL XF (Single Pneumatic); 3) 10.00-20 (Dual Solid Rubber)
Standard	10.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic)

Transmission

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Transmission specifications
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear	1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Drawbar Pull	23,155.00 lbs (10,502.94 kg)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear	6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	21.70 mph (34.92 kph)
Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Maximum Gradeability	64%
Maximum Gradeability (18 500 Kg/40,785 Lb)	70%

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft (0.37 m)
Maximum Towable Trailer Mass*	17,637.00 lbs (8,000.02 kg)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom	27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of Va Boom	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - Outside Of Tire	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom	27.90 ft (8.50 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of Va Boom	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - Outside Of Tire	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Note	*For Optional Trailer Package Not available in Australia/New Zealand.
Oscillation Axle Angle	8.5 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweights	3700/4200 kg (8,157/9,259 lb)
Note	*Includes medium stick, 3700 kg (8,157 lb) counterweight, full fuel tank, operator, quick coupler (250 kg/551 lb), bucket (635 kg/1,400 lb), dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	43,321.00 lbs (19,650.10 kg)
One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	42,880.00 lbs (19,450.06 kg)
Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	44,423.00 lbs (20,149.96 kg)
Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	43,982.00 lbs (19,949.92 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Optional	9,259.00 lbs (4,199.82 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Standard	8,157.00 lbs (3,699.96 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	43,321.00 lbs (19,650.10 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	42,880.00 lbs (19,450.06 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Industrial (3300 Mm/10'10")	1,102.00 lbs (499.86 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Long (2800 Mm/9'2")	2,138.00 lbs (969.78 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Medium (2500 Mm/8'2")	2,050.00 lbs (929.87 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	44,423.00 lbs (20,149.96 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer Only	41,778.00 lbs (18,950.21 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	43,982.00 lbs (19,949.92 kg)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar M320F Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Digging Depth	20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	31.40 ft (9.57 m)
Note	Range values are calculated with GD bucket 1200 mm (48 in), 0.98 m3 (1.28 yd3) with tips K080 and quick coupler with a tip radius of 1535 mm (5'0").
One-Piece Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Digging Depth	19.60 ft (5.97 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Digging Height	29.40 ft (8.96 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Dump Height	20.20 ft (6.16 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	30.50 ft (9.30 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Digging Depth	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Digging Height	29.90 ft (9.11 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Dump Height	20.70 ft (6.31 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Va Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Digging Depth	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Va Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Digging Height	32.70 ft (9.97 m)
Va Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Dump Height	22.90 ft (6.98 m)
Va Boom - 2500 Mm (8'2") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	30.50 ft (9.30 m)
Va Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Digging Depth	20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Va Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Digging Height	33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Va Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Dump Height	23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Va Boom - 2800 Mm (9'2") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	31.50 ft (9.60 m)