For the Caterpillar M 322 C vah wheel excavator (2003-2006), above-average engine power at 164 hp (122 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 46,297 lb (21 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.41 yd³ (1.08 m³).
Specification profile
2003-2006
Weight: 46,297 lb (21 t)Engine power: 164 hp (122 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.41 yd³ (1.08 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpm
46,297 lb (21 t)Weight
164 hp (122 kW)Engine power
1.41 yd³ (1.08 m³)Bucket capacity
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Transport width
3.94 ft (1.2 m)Bucket width
10.5 ft (3.2 m)Transport height
31.6 ft (9.64 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
164 hp (122 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
46,297 lb (21 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.41 yd³ (1.08 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Above average
31.6 ft (9.64 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)
Transport length is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M 322 C vah wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2003-2006 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power164 hp (122 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Tear-out Force21,357 lbf (95 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Dredging Depth18.9 ft (5.77 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal32.4 ft (9.89 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport length31.6 ft (9.64 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.41 yd³ (1.08 m³)
Weight46,297 lb (21 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.59 US gal (6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3056 E-ATAAC
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres11.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesVAH
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold

