The Cat® 323 excavator has the speed, efficiency, and power for your heavy-duty applications requiring maximum productivity. You get built-in Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload as standard equipment right from the factory — boosting your operator efficiency by up to 45%. Combine these features with a new cab, longer maintenance intervals and reduced fuel consumption that lower maintenance costs by up to 15% and fuel consumption by up to 20% and you have an absolutely low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator built for your heavy-duty applications.
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 172 HP |
Engine Model | Cat C7.1e TA |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 173 HP |
Bore | 4 in |
Stroke | 5 in |
Displacement | 428 in³ |
Main System - Maximum Flow | 429 l/min (113 gal/min) |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5075 psi |
Maximum Pressure - Travel | 4974 psi |
Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3988 psi |
Swing Speed | 11.25 r/min |
Maximum Swing Torque | 60300 ft·lbf |
Operating Weight | 56200 lb |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86.6 gal (US) |
Cooling System | 6.6 gal (US) |
Engine Oil | 6.6 gal (US) |
Swing Drive - Each | 3.2 gal (US) |
Final Drive - Each | 1.3 gal (US) |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 61.8 gal (US) |
Hydraulic Tank | 30.4 gal (US) |
DEF Tank | 10.8 gal (US) |
Boom | Reach 5.7 m (18'8") |
Stick | Reach 2.9 m (9'6") |
Bucket | HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) |
Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 9.9 ft |
Handrail Height | 9.8 ft |
Shipping Length | 31.3 ft |
Tail Swing Radius | 9.3 ft |
Counterweight Clearance | 1.7 ft |
Ground Clearance | 1.7 ft |
Track Length | 14.7 ft |
Length to Center of Rollers | 12 ft |
Track Gauge | 7.9 ft |
Transport Width | 9.9 ft |
Maximum Digging Depth | 22.1 ft |
Boom | Reach 5.7 m (18'8") |
Stick | Reach 2.9 m (9'6") |
Bucket | HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) |
Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 32.4 ft |
Maximum Cutting Height | 31 ft |
Maximum Loading Height | 21.3 ft |
Minimum Loading Height | 7.1 ft |
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 21.6 ft |
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 18.8 ft |
Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 38811 lbf |
Stick Digging Force - ISO | 23911 lbf |