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Caterpillar 321D LCR Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 321D LCR ➔

The Caterpillar 321D LCR is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 321D series, designed with a reduced tail swing configuration for work in confined spaces. It is used in construction, utility, roadwork, and site development applications where maneuverability is important. The machine is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic digging system, and an operator cab configured for excavation and material handling tasks. The 321D LCR typically supports a range of buckets and attachments for trenching, grading, and loading. Its compact rear profile helps reduce interference with surrounding structures while maintaining digging performance for general earthmoving operations.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	36 ft (11 m)
Max Digging Depth	22 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	26 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29 ft (9 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	35 ft (11 m)
Max Digging Depth	21 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	25 ft (8 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29 ft (9 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12 ft (4 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Shipping Height	10 ft (3 m)
Tail Swing Radius	6 ft (2 m)
Transport Width	11 ft (3 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	10 ft (3 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull

46,311 lbs (21,006 kg)

Engine

Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Displacement	389 cu in (6,375 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C6.4 ACERT
Net Power	148 hp (110 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	148 hp (110 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	148 hp (110 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	148 hp (110 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic System

Boom Cylinder - Bore	5 in (12 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	50 in (126 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)	54 gpm (204 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3626 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7 gal (25 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8 gal (30 l)
Fuel Capacity	87 gal (329 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	54 gpm (204 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55 gal (208 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5076 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	51,875 lbs (23,530 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2 gal (8 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	7 gal (25 l)
Engine Oil	8 gal (30 l)
Final Drive - Each	2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	87 gal (329 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	55 gal (208 l)
Hydraulic Tank	32 gal (121 l)
Swing Drive	2 gal (8 l)

Standards

Brakes	SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/FOGS	SAE J1356 FEB88

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

11.5 rpm

Track

Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	2
Number of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	49
Number of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage	8

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	46,311 lbs (21,006 kg)
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	49
Number of Track Rollers per Side	8
Shoe Size	24 in (61 cm)

Weights

Operating Weight	51,875 lbs (23,530 kg)
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage	51,875 lbs (23,530 kg)
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage	51,875 lbs (23,530 kg)

Caterpillar 321D LCRs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 321D LCR From Carter Machinery for $105,500.00 USD

A 2013 Caterpillar 321D LCR From T-Quip Sales & Rentals, Inc. for $79,000.00 USD

A 2009 Caterpillar 321D LCR From CJ Equipment Inc for Call for Price

A 2009 Caterpillar 321D LCR From Clark Heavy Equipment for $89,500.00 USD

A 2012 Caterpillar 321D LCR From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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