Caterpillar 323 D L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 323 D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2006, with an operating weight of 51,809 lb (23.5 t), engine output of 138 hp (103 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³). It uses the 3066 ATAAC engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2006 • 3066 ATAAC

Weight: 51,809 lb (23.5 t)Power: 138 hp (103 kW)Bucket: 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)

Key specifications

51,809 lb (23.5 t)Operating weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Bucket capacity
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2006Introduced

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Transport dimensions
Length

31.9 ft

Width

8.2 ft

Height

10.2 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
51,809 lbWeight
138 hpPower
1.7 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 323 D L 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
Bucket capacity
1.7 yd³
7% above avg
62nd percentile
Engine power138 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp

About 13% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.7 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³

About 7% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 323 D L
Introduced 2006
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 51,809 lb (23.5 t)
Bucket capacity 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)

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 31.9 ft (9.71 m)
Transport width 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Transport height 10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes

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