Caterpillar 320D L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 320D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2006, with an operating weight of 47,399 lb (21.5 t), engine output of 138 hp (103 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.31 yd³ (1 m³). Maximum digging depth is 21.8 ft (6.65 m), maximum horizontal reach is 32.3 ft (9.83 m) and it uses the C6.4 Acert engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2006 • C6.4 Acert

Weight: 47,399 lb (21.5 t)Power: 138 hp (103 kW)Bucket: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Dig depth: 21.8 ft (6.65 m)

Key specifications

47,399 lb (21.5 t)Operating weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
21.8 ft (6.65 m)Digging depth
32.3 ft (9.83 m)Horizontal reach
23,830 lbf (106 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2006Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.8 ft

Reach

32.3 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

29.4 ft

Width

9.8 ft

Height

10.2 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
47,399 lbWeight
138 hpPower
1.31 yd³Bucket
23,830 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 320D 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
1.31 yd³
17% below avg
20th percentile
Digging depth
21.8 ft
In line with avg
55th percentile
Horizontal reach
32.3 ft
In line with avg
56th percentile
Engine power138 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp

About 13% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³

About 17% below the peer average.

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

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach32.3 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft

In line with the peer average.

Tear-out force23,830 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf

About 22% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 320D L
Introduced 2006
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 47,399 lb (21.5 t)
Bucket capacity 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket width 3.3 ft (1 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.8 ft (6.65 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 32.3 ft (9.83 m)
Tear-out force 23,830 lbf (106 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C6.4 Acert
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 29.4 ft (8.96 m)
Transport width 9.8 ft (2.98 m)
Transport height 10.2 ft (3.12 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.