The Caterpillar 323E L crawler excavator was introduced in 2012, with an operating weight of 49,824 lb (22.6 t), engine output of 162 hp (121 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.56 yd³ (1.19 m³). Maximum digging depth is 22 ft (6.72 m), maximum horizontal reach is 32.3 ft (9.86 m) and it uses the C6.6 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2012 • C6.6 Acert
Weight: 49,824 lb (22.6 t)Power: 162 hp (121 kW)Bucket: 1.56 yd³ (1.19 m³)Dig depth: 22 ft (6.72 m)
Key specifications
49,824 lb (22.6 t)Operating weight
162 hp (121 kW)Engine power
1.56 yd³ (1.19 m³)Bucket capacity
22 ft (6.72 m)Digging depth
32.3 ft (9.86 m)Horizontal reach
23,987 lbf (107 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2012Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
22 ft
Reach
32.3 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
31.3 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
10.3 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
49,824 lbWeight
162 hpPower
1.56 yd³Bucket
23,987 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 323E L compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
162 hp
In line with avg
59th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.56 yd³
In line with avg
37th percentile
Digging depth
22 ft
In line with avg
70th percentile
Horizontal reach
32.3 ft
In line with avg
65th percentile
Engine power162 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp
In line with the peer average.
Bucket capacity1.56 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³
In line with the peer average.
Digging depth22 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 force23,987 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
323E L
Introduced
2012
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
49,824 lb (22.6 t)
Bucket capacity
1.56 yd³ (1.19 m³)
Bucket width
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum digging depth
22 ft (6.72 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
32.3 ft (9.86 m)
Tear-out force
23,987 lbf (107 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C6.6 Acert
Engine power
162 hp (121 kW)
Displacement
403 cu in (6.6 L)
RPM at maximum torque
1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
31.3 ft (9.54 m)
Transport width
9.8 ft (2.98 m)
Transport height
10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Track width
23.6 in (600 mm)
Equipment and features
Air conditioning
Yes
Cabin adjustment
Yes
Track adjustment
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.
