# 2012 Caterpillar 320EL for Sale in Charleston , SC

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/320el/id/85606680>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $52,900.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 85606680
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 320EL
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Stock number:** 18638
- **Location:** Charleston , SC

## Description

CAB WITH AC, MANUAL THUMB WITH BUCKET, UNDERCARRIAGE AT 30%, RUNS GOOD, \]SOME CYLINDERS HAVE BEEN REPACKED

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 10166
- **airconditioning:** Yes
- **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR
- **heater:** Yes
- **hydraux:** No
- **quickattach:** No
- **enginerebuilt:** No
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **thumb:** Yes
- **thumbtype:** Mechanical
- **accondition:** Good
- **tracktype:** Steel
- **undercarriageremaining:** 30
- **extendable:** No
- **coupler:** No
- **numberofbuckets:** 1
- **longundercarriage:** Yes
- **undercarriagetype:** Fixed
- **gpsready:** No
- **gradecontrolready:** No
- **gps:** No
- **counterweight:** Yes
- **gradecontrol:** No
- **seatmaterial:** Cloth
- **telematics:** No
- **amphibious:** No
- **powertype:** Engine Powered

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick 1

- **Boom/Stick 1:** Boom 18\\' 8\\" (5700mm) / Stick 12\\'10\\" (3900mm) -Reach
- **Max Cutting Height:** 32.45 ft (9.89 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 24.87 ft (7.58 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 23.07 ft (7.03 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 35.04 ft (10.68 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 22.68 ft (6.91 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 12.28 ft (3.74 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 30.65 ft (9.34 m)

### Boom/Stick 2

- **Boom/Stick 2:** Boom 18\\'8\\" (5700mm) / Stick 9\\'6\\" (2900mm) -Reach
- **Max Cutting Height:** 30.75 ft (9.37 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 22.05 ft (6.72 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 32.35 ft (9.86 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 16.61 ft (5.06 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.27 ft (3.13 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 31.3 ft (9.54 m)

### Boom/Stick 3

- **Boom/Stick 3:** Boom 29\\'0\\" (8850mm) / Stick 20\\'6\\" (6280mm) -Reach
- **Max Cutting Height:** 44.59 ft (13.59 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 38.36 ft (11.69 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 37.05 ft (11.29 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 51.58 ft (15.72 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 38.29 ft (11.67 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.44 ft (3.18 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 41.84 ft (12.75 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 1.6 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.8 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 1.1 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.48 ft (0.45 m)
- **Height:** 12.25 ft (3.73 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.72 ft (2.96 m)
- **Length:** 30.6667 ft (9.35 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 14.64 ft (4.46 m)
- **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 3.35 ft (1.02 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 9.29 ft (2.83 m)
- **Weight:** 54450 lbs (24698.14 kg)
- **Width:** 10.4167 ft (3.18 m)

### Drive

- **Maximum Drawbar Pull:** 46086 lbs (20900.68 kg)
- **Maximum Travel Speed:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.1 in (10.41 cm)
- **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** C6.6 ACERT
- **Gross Power:** 164 hp (122.3 kw)
- **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 164 hp (122.3 kw)
- **Net Flywheel Power:** 153 hp (114.09 kw)
- **Net Power:** 153 hp (114.09 kw)
- **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 153 hp (114.09 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **B1 Bucket Cylinder - Bore:** 4.7 lb/in
- **B1 Bucket Cylinder - Stroke:** 43.5 lb/in
- **Boom Cylinder - Bore:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)
- **Boom Cylinder - Stroke:** 49.6 in (125.98 cm)
- **Main System - Maximum Flow - Total:** 113.1 gpm (428.08 lpm)
- **Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Heavy Lift:** 5511 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal:** 5076 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Swing:** 3626 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Travel:** 5076 psi
- **Pilot System - Maximum Flow:** 6.4 gpm (24.22 lpm)
- **Pilot System - Maximum Pressure:** 569 psi
- **Stick Cylinder - Bore:** 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- **Stick Cylinder - Stroke:** 59.2 in (150.37 cm)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 6.1 gal (23.09 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 108.3 gal (409.92 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 68.7 gal (260.03 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 54450 lbs (24693.88 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 2.1 gal (7.95 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Engine Oil - With Filter:** 6.1 gal (23.09 l)
- **Final Drive - Each:** 2.1 gal (7.95 l)
- **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 108.3 gal (409.92 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 68.7 gal (260.03 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 37.8 gal (143.07 l)
- **Swing Drive:** 2.1 gal (7.95 l)

### Sound Performance

- **Operator Noise (Closed) - Iso 6396:** 71 dB(A)
- **Spectator Noise - Iso 6395:** 103 dB(A)

### Standards

- **Brakes:** ISO 10265 2008
- **Cab - Rops:** ISO 12117-2 2008
- **Cab/Fogs:** ISO 10262 1998

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 11.2 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 45581 lbs ft (61798.72 nm)

### Track

- **Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 2 pieces
- **Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 49 pieces
- **Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 8 pieces

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 46086 lbs (20900.68 kg)
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph)
- **Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side:** 2
- **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 49
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 8
- **Track Gauge:** 7.81 ft (2.38 m)

### Weights

- **Maximum Operating Weight\*\*:** 54450 lbs (24693.88 kg)
- **Maximum Weight:** 54450 lbs (24693.88 kg)
- **Minimum Operating Weight\*:** 47400 lbs (21496.6 kg)
- **Minimum Weight:** 47400 lbs (21496.6 kg)
- **Operating Weight:** 54450 lbs (24693.88 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 320E L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 20-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is part of the 320E series and features a long undercarriage (L) configuration for improved stability and ground contact. The machine is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for productivity and control. The 320E L is used in construction, utility, and infrastructure applications where digging depth, reach, and lifting capability are required. It supports a range of buckets and attachments for versatile jobsite operation.

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