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Caterpillar M322C Excavator Specs

Introducing the Caterpillar M322C Excavator - a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a wide range of excavation tasks with ease. With impressive capabilities such as a maximum cutting height of 35.2 ft and a maximum digging depth of 22 ft, this excavator is built to deliver top-notch performance on the job site. Equipped with advanced features and a robust engine, the Caterpillar M322C Excavator is a reliable choice for contractors and operators seeking efficiency and productivity in their projects.


Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 VA Boom 5440mm / Stick 2500mm
Max Cutting Height 34.16 ft (10.41 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.61 ft (6.28 m)
Max Loading Height 22.97 ft (7.00 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 32.03 ft (9.76 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 14.67 ft (4.47 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 13.06 ft (3.98 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 30.98 ft (9.44 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 VA Boom 5440mm / Stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height 35.14 ft (10.71 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.92 ft (6.68 m)
Max Loading Height 23.96 ft (7.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 33.34 ft (10.16 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 15.85 ft (4.83 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 13.06 ft (3.98 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 30.94 ft (9.43 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 Boom 5650mm / Stick 2500mm
Max Cutting Height 31.30 ft (9.54 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.92 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height 20.44 ft (6.23 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 32.58 ft (9.93 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 15.69 ft (4.78 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.63 ft (9.64 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 Boom 5650mm / Stick 2900mm
Max Cutting Height 32.03 ft (9.76 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.23 ft (6.47 m)
Max Loading Height 21.17 ft (6.45 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 33.86 ft (10.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 16.93 ft (5.16 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 31.67 ft (9.65 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.7 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.2 cu yd

Cab

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Cab specifications
Cab/Fogs Option ISO 10262

Dimensions

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Height 10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length 20.42 ft (6.22 m)
Overall Width 9.03 in (22.94 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down 13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Tail Swing Radius 9.03 ft (2.75 m)
Upper Structure Clearance 4.29 ft (1.31 m)
Weight 48,060.00 lbs (21,799.68 kg)
Wheelbase 9.03 ft (2.75 m)
Width 9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Engine

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Bore 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Cylinders 6
Displacement 366.00 cu in (5,997.68 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269 164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3056E DIT ATAAC
Flywheel Power 164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Iso 9249 164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm 512.60 lbs ft (694.98 nm)
Net Power 164.00 hp (122.30 kw)
Net Torque 512.70 lbs ft (695.12 nm)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm

Fuel Tank

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Fuel Tank specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity 101.80 gal (385.31 l)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
High Pressure (1) 4785.95 psi
High Pressure (2) 89.82 gpm (339.97 lpm)
Implement/Travel Circuit 92.00 gpm (348.22 lpm)
Medium Pressure 450 psi
Normal 5076 psi
Travel Circuit 5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom 29,450.00 lbs (13,358.31 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom 29,450.00 lbs (13,358.31 kg)
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.9 cu yd
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom 20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom 21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 33.90 ft (10.33 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom 33.90 ft (10.33 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom 33.40 ft (10.18 m)
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom 25,853.10 lbs (11,726.78 kg)
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom 25,853.10 lbs (11,726.78 kg)
Travel Speed 15.60 mph (25.11 kph)

Operational

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity 3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity 101.80 gal (385.31 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 89.90 gpm (340.27 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 92.50 gal (350.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 5076.4 psi
Max Steering Angle 35 degrees
Operating Weight 48,060.80 lbs (21,800.04 kg)
Oscillating Axle Angle 18 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity 3.90 gal (14.76 l)
Tire Size 11.00-20

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling 10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Disk Brakes 0.50 gal (1.89 l)
Engine Crankcase 4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Steering Axle - Differential 3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank 102.00 gal (386.07 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 92.00 gal (348.22 l)
Hydraulic Tank 59.40 gal (224.83 l)
Powershift Transmission 0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 3.90 gal (14.76 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Flow 29.60 gpm (112.04 lpm)
Pressure 4496 psi
Swing Speed 10.5 rpm
Swing Torque 41,525.00 lbs ft (56,299.60 nm)

Tires

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Tires specifications
Optional 10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single
Standard 11.00-20 dual pneumatic

Transmission

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Transmission specifications
2nd Gear - Forward 15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
2nd Gear - Reverse 12.40 mph (19.96 kph)
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear 2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear 8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear 5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Max Travel Speed 15.60 mph (25.11 kph)
Maximum Gradeability 62%
Maximum Travel Speed 15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears 2
Number Of Reverse Gears 2
Transmission Type Hydrostatic

Weights

Caterpillar M322C Excavator Weights specifications
2.2 M (7'3") Stick 1,278.70 lbs (580.01 kg)
2.48 M (8'2") Stick 1,322.80 lbs (600.01 kg)
2.78 M (9'2") Stick 1,477.10 lbs (670.00 kg)
Counterweight 8,598.10 lbs (3,900.04 kg)
Dozer Blade 1,985.00 lbs (900.38 kg)
Front And Rear Outriggers (1) 50,045.00 lbs (22,700.06 kg)
Front And Rear Outriggers (2) 48,940.00 lbs (22,198.84 kg)
Outriggers 2,870.00 lbs (1,301.81 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (1) 46,300.00 lbs (21,001.35 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (2) 45,195.00 lbs (20,500.13 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1) 49,160.00 lbs (22,298.63 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2) 48,060.00 lbs (21,799.68 kg)
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