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

The Caterpillar 323D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2007, with an operating weight of 51,809 lb (23.5 t), engine output of 148 hp (110 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³). Maximum digging depth is 21.8 ft (6.65 m), maximum horizontal reach is 30.9 ft (9.43 m) and it uses the C6.4 Acert engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2007 • C6.4 Acert

Weight: 51,809 lb (23.5 t)Power: 148 hp (110 kW)Bucket: 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Dig depth: 21.8 ft (6.65 m)

Key specifications

51,809 lb (23.5 t)Operating weight
148 hp (110 kW)Engine power
1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Bucket capacity
21.8 ft (6.65 m)Digging depth
30.9 ft (9.43 m)Horizontal reach
26,527 lbf (118 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2007Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.8 ft

Reach

30.9 ft

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
148 hpPower
1.7 yd³Bucket
26,527 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 323D L compares

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

Engine power
148 hp
7% below avg
40th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.7 yd³
7% above avg
62nd percentile
Digging depth
21.8 ft
In line with avg
55th percentile
Horizontal reach
30.9 ft
4% below avg
14th percentile
Engine power148 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp

About 7% below the peer average.

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

About 7% above the peer average.

Digging depth21.8 ft
Low 19.4 ftAverage 21.5 ftHigh 25.6 ft

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach30.9 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft

About 4% below the peer average.

Tear-out force26,527 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf

About 14% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 323D L
Introduced 2007
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 51,809 lb (23.5 t)
Bucket capacity 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)
Bucket width 4.6 ft (1.4 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.8 ft (6.65 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 30.9 ft (9.43 m)
Tear-out force 26,527 lbf (118 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C6.4 Acert
Engine power 148 hp (110 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

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.