The Caterpillar 322 CLN crawler excavator was introduced in 2002, with an operating weight of 54,675 lb (24.8 t), engine output of 165 hp (123 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³). Maximum digging depth is 8.2 ft (2.5 m), maximum horizontal reach is 31 ft (9.44 m) and it uses the 3126 ATAAC engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2002 • 3126 ATAAC
Weight: 54,675 lb (24.8 t)Power: 165 hp (123 kW)Bucket: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Dig depth: 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Key specifications
54,675 lb (24.8 t)Operating weight
165 hp (123 kW)Engine power
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Bucket capacity
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Digging depth
31 ft (9.44 m)Horizontal reach
33,159 lbf (148 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2002Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
8.2 ft
Reach
31 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
33.1 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
10.2 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
54,675 lbWeight
165 hpPower
1.83 yd³Bucket
33,159 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 322 CLN compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
165 hp
4% above avg
69th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.83 yd³
16% above avg
79th percentile
Digging depth
8.2 ft
62% below avg
1st percentile
Horizontal reach
31 ft
4% below avg
15th percentile
Engine power165 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp
About 4% above the peer average.
Bucket capacity1.83 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³
About 16% above the peer average.
Digging depth8.2 ft
Low 19.4 ftAverage 21.5 ftHigh 25.6 ft
About 62% below the peer average.
Horizontal reach31 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft
About 4% below the peer average.
Tear-out force33,159 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf
About 8% above the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
322 CLN
Introduced
2002
Undercarriage
NLC
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
54,675 lb (24.8 t)
Bucket capacity
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Bucket width
4.4 ft (1.35 m)
Maximum digging depth
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
31 ft (9.44 m)
Tear-out force
33,159 lbf (148 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
3126 ATAAC
Engine power
165 hp (123 kW)
Displacement
439 cu in (7.2 L)
RPM at maximum torque
1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Transport width
9.8 ft (2.99 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.
