- Category: Excavators ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 320E L ➔
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 features a long undercarriage configuration for improved stability and ground contact, supporting efficient operation in construction, utility, and infrastructure applications. The 320E L is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a spacious operator cab with visibility and comfort features. Common attachments include buckets, hammers, and thumbs. Known for balanced digging performance and transportability, the Caterpillar 320E L is widely used in contractor fleets and rental equipment markets.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
| Max Cutting Height | 33 ft (10 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 25 ft (8 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 35 ft (11 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 31 ft (9 m)
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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
| Max Cutting Height | 31 ft (9 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 22 ft (7 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 21 ft (6 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 32 ft (10 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17 ft (5 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 31 ft (10 m)
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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
| Max Cutting Height | 45 ft (14 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 38 ft (12 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 37 ft (11 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 52 ft (16 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 38 ft (12 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 42 ft (13 m)
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Bucket
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 2 cu yd (1 cu m)
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| Minimum Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m)
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| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m)
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Dimensions
| Digging Depth | 51.5-38 ft (16-12 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 15 ft (4 m)
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| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 3 ft (1 m)
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| Tail Swing Radius | 9 ft (3 m)
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DRIVE SYSTEM
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 46,086 lbs (20,904 kg)
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Engine
| Bore | 4 in (10 cm)
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| Displacement | 403 cu in (6,604 cu cm)
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| Engine Make | Caterpillar
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| Engine Model | Cat C6.6 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 164 hp (122 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 164 hp (122 kw)
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| Net Power | 153 hp (114 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 153 hp (114 kw)
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| Stroke | 5 in (13 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| 113.1 | 113 gpm (428 lpm)
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| Boom Cylinder - Bore | 5 in (12 cm)
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| Boom Cylinder - Stroke | 50 in (126 cm)
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| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal | 5076 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3626 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5076 psi
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| Stick Cylinder - Bore | 6 in (14 cm)
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| Stick Cylinder - Stroke | 59 in (150 cm)
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Operating Specifications
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 8 gal (30 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 6 gal (23 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 108 gal (410 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 69 gal (260 l)
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| Swing Drive Fluid Capacity | 2 gal (8 l)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 8 gal (30 l)
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| Final Drive - Each | 2 gal (8 l)
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 gal (410 l)
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| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 69 gal (260 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 38 gal (143 l)
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| Swing Drive | 2 gal (8 l)
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Standards
| Brakes | ISO 10265 2008
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| Cab/FOGS | ISO 10262 1998
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Swing Mechanism
Track
| Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage | 2 pieces
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| Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage | 49 pieces
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| Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage | 8 pieces
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Undercarriage
| Drawbar Pull | 46,086 lbs (20,904 kg)
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| Max Travel Speed | 4 mph (6 kph)
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| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2
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| Number of Shoes per Side | 49
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| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 8
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| Track Gauge | 8 ft (2 m)
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Weights
| Maximum Operating Weight | 54,450 lbs (24,698 kg)
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| Minimum Operating Weight | 47,400 lbs (21,500 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 54,450 lbs (24,698 kg)
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