Caterpillar 320 L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 320 L crawler excavator was introduced in 1991, with an operating weight of 45,856 lb (20.8 t), engine output of 130 hp (97 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³). It uses the 3116 T engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1991 • 3116 T

Weight: 45,856 lb (20.8 t)Power: 130 hp (97 kW)Bucket: 1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)

Key specifications

45,856 lb (20.8 t)Operating weight
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)Bucket capacity
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
1991Introduced

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Transport dimensions
Length

31 ft

Width

9.8 ft

Height

9.7 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
45,856 lbWeight
130 hpPower
1.63 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 320 L compares

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

Engine power
130 hp
18% below avg
17th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.63 yd³
3% above avg
51st percentile
Engine power130 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp

About 18% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.63 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³

About 3% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 320 L
Introduced 1991

Operating specifications

Operating weight 45,856 lb (20.8 t)
Bucket capacity 1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model 3116 T
Engine power 130 hp (97 kW)
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 31 ft (9.46 m)
Transport width 9.8 ft (2.98 m)
Transport height 9.7 ft (2.95 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

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.