Caterpillar 325 C MH Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 325 C MH crawler excavator was introduced in 2002, with an operating weight of 73,855 lb (33.5 t), engine output of 172 hp (128 kW) and a bucket capacity of 2 yd³ (1.53 m³). Maximum digging depth is 21 ft (6.4 m), maximum horizontal reach is 45 ft (13.73 m) and it uses the 3126 B ATAAC engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2002 • 3126 B ATAAC

Weight: 73,855 lb (33.5 t)Power: 172 hp (128 kW)Bucket: 2 yd³ (1.53 m³)Dig depth: 21 ft (6.4 m)

Key specifications

73,855 lb (33.5 t)Operating weight
172 hp (128 kW)Engine power
2 yd³ (1.53 m³)Bucket capacity
21 ft (6.4 m)Digging depth
45 ft (13.73 m)Horizontal reach
53,055 lbf (236 kN)Tear-out force
31.5 in (800 mm)Track width
2002Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21 ft

Reach

45 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

37.9 ft

Width

12.2 ft

Height

10.7 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
73,855 lbWeight
172 hpPower
2 yd³Bucket
53,055 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 325 C MH compares

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

Engine power
172 hp
40% below avg
4th percentile
Bucket capacity
2 yd³
24% below avg
14th percentile
Digging depth
21 ft
18% below avg
5th percentile
Horizontal reach
45 ft
13% above avg
83rd percentile
Engine power172 hp
Low 169 hpAverage 284 hpHigh 425 hp

About 40% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity2 yd³
Low 1.22 yd³Average 2.62 yd³High 4.05 yd³

About 24% below the peer average.

Digging depth21 ft
Low 19.3 ftAverage 25.6 ftHigh 42.8 ft

About 18% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach45 ft
Low 33.8 ftAverage 39.9 ftHigh 59.3 ft

About 13% above the peer average.

Tear-out force53,055 lbf
Low 29,162 lbfAverage 46,154 lbfHigh 62,821 lbf

About 15% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 325 C MH
Introduced 2002
Undercarriage SL
Boom UA

Operating specifications

Operating weight 73,855 lb (33.5 t)
Bucket capacity 2 yd³ (1.53 m³)
Maximum digging depth 21 ft (6.4 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 45 ft (13.73 m)
Tear-out force 53,055 lbf (236 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model 3126 B ATAAC
Engine power 172 hp (128 kW)
Displacement 439 cu in (7.2 L)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 37.9 ft (11.56 m)
Transport width 12.2 ft (3.72 m)
Transport height 10.7 ft (3.26 m)
Track width 31.5 in (800 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.