Caterpillar 320 C MH Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 320 C MH crawler excavator was introduced in 2002, with an operating weight of 55,116 lb (25 t), engine output of 138 hp (103 kW) and a maximum digging depth of 20.4 ft (6.22 m). Maximum horizontal reach is 37.8 ft (11.51 m) and it uses the 3066 ATAAC engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2002 • 3066 ATAAC

Weight: 55,116 lb (25 t)Power: 138 hp (103 kW)Dig depth: 20.4 ft (6.22 m)

Key specifications

55,116 lb (25 t)Operating weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
20.4 ft (6.22 m)Digging depth
37.8 ft (11.51 m)Horizontal reach
44,063 lbf (196 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2002Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

20.4 ft

Reach

37.8 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

32 ft

Width

10.5 ft

Height

10.2 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
55,116 lbWeight
138 hpPower
44,063 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 320 C MH compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
138 hp
13% below avg
26th percentile
Digging depth
20.4 ft
5% below avg
11th percentile
Horizontal reach
37.8 ft
17% above avg
99th percentile
Tear-out force
44,063 lbf
44% above avg
96th percentile
Engine power138 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp

About 13% below the peer average.

Digging depth20.4 ft
Low 19.4 ftAverage 21.5 ftHigh 25.6 ft

About 5% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach37.8 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft

About 17% above the peer average.

Tear-out force44,063 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf

About 44% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 320 C MH
Introduced 2002
Undercarriage SL
Boom UA

Operating specifications

Operating weight 55,116 lb (25 t)
Maximum digging depth 20.4 ft (6.22 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 37.8 ft (11.51 m)
Tear-out force 44,063 lbf (196 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model 3066 ATAAC
Engine power 138 hp (103 kW)
Displacement 391 cu in (6.4 L)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 32 ft (9.76 m)
Transport width 10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport height 10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Material handling excavator Yes
Overload alert Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.