323 Hydraulic Excavator

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.

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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
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAT TECHNOLOGY
  • Cat GRADE with 2D
  • Cat Assist (Boom Assist, Bucket Assist, Swing Assist, Grade Assist)
  • Auto Dig Boost
  • Cat Payload (Cat Payload, Static Weigh, Auto-Calibration)
  • 2D E-fence
  • Cat Product Link™
ENGINE
  • Cat C7.1 electronically-controlled turbo-charged Tier 4 Final diesel engine
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emissions standards.
  • Three selectable power modes
  • One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
  • Auto engine idle shutdown
  • Recommended for use up to 4500 m altitude (14,764 ft) with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,842.5 ft).
  • 46° C (115° F) high-ambient cooling capacity
  • Cold starting capability for - 32° C (- 25° F)
  • Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Reversible electric cooling fans
  • Biodiesel capability up to B20
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
  • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
  • Electronic main control valve
  • Auto warm up
  • Auto two-speed travel
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
  • Element type main hydraulic filter
  • Slider joysticks
  • Electronic main pump
  • Electric refueling pump (Europe only)
STANDARD DELUXE CAB
  • ROPS, standard sound suppression
  • High-resolution 8" (203 mm) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Auto Bi-level air conditioner
  • Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
  • Keyless push-to-start engine control
  • Height-adjustable console, infinite with no tool
  • Air-adjustable seat suspension
  • Seat belt, retractable (51 mm [2 "] width)
  • Seat Heater
  • Tilt-up left side console
  • Bluetooth® integrated radio with USB ports
  • 12V DC outlets
  • Document storage
  • Cup and bottle holders
  • Two-piece front window, openable
  • Upper Radial wiper with 70/30 w/washer
  • LED dome and lower interior lights
  • Roller front sunscreen
  • Beacon ready
  • Washable floor mat
  • Polycarbonate skylight hatch, openable
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
  • Tiedown points on base frame
  • Segmented track guiding guards
  • Bottom guards
  • Travel motor guards
  • Grease lubricated track links
  • Swivel guard for demolition
  • Final drive with standard travel motor
  • 5400 kg (11,900 lb) counterweight for demolition
  • HD swing frame for 5400 kg counterweight
  • HD swing bearing for 5400 kg counterweight
  • HD base frame with SD track rollers and standard carrier rollers for 5400 kg counterweight
  • 600 mm (24 ") triple grouser track shoes
BOOM, STICKS AND LINKAGES
  • 5.7 m (18'8") reach boom
  • 2.9 m (9'6 ") stick
  • Bucket Linkage, B1-family w/ lifting Eye
ELECTRICAL
  • 1000 CCA maintenance-free batteries (x2)
  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
  • LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights for reach, Cab lights-850 Lumens
SAFETY & SECURITY
  • Rearview camera and side right hand mirror
  • Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls
  • Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
  • Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab
  • Bluetooth receiver
  • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
  • Travel alarm (US only)
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
  • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
  • Ground-level 2nd dipstick for engine oil
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAT TECHNOLOGY
  • Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D
  • Cat GRADE with 3D
ENGINE
  • 52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling capacity
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
  • Hammer return filter circuit
  • Combined flow/high pressure aux circuit
  • Medium pressure aux circuit
  • Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber
  • Boom /Stick lowering check valves (BLCV/SLCV)
  • Heavy lift configuration
  • Auto Heavy Lift
UNDERCARRIAGE AND GUARDS
  • HD bottom guard for demolition
  • Swivel guard for demolition
  • HD travel motor guards for demolition
  • 4200 kg (9,260 lb) counterweight
  • Semi-HD swing frame for 4200 kg counterweight
  • Standard Swing bearing for 4200 kg counterweight
  • Base frame with HD track rollers and standard carrier rollers for 4200 kg counterweight
  • Track guiding guard, full length
  • SD base frame w/ SD track rollers & SD carrier rollers
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
  • 600 mm (24") single grouser track shoes
  • 700 mm (28 ") triple grouser HD track shoes
  • 790 mm (31 ") triple grouser HD track shoes
  • 900 mm (35") triple grouser HD track shoes
BOOM,STICKS & LINKAGES
  • 5.7 m (18'8") HD reach boom +2.9 m (9'6") HD stick for demolition
  • VA boom (2.8m (9'2") stub + 3.3m (10'10") fore) - Europe only
  • Bucket linkage, B1-family with lifting eye
  • Bucket linkage , B1-family without power link with Lifting Eye (Europe only)
  • Power link kit , B1-family with lifting Eye (Europe only)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • 1000 CCA maintenance-free batteries (x4) for cold starting capability -32C°
  • LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights ,cab lights w/ cover and rain protector - 850 lumens, for use with 360° visibility
  • LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights for VAB, cab lights - 850 lumens (Europe only)
  • LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights for VAB, cab lights w/ cover and rain protector - 850 lumens, for use with 360° visibility (Europe only)
  • Premium surround lighting package
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
  • Preventative maintenance ready (Quick-Evac)
  • Radiator screen
SAFETY & SECURITY
  • 360° visibility
  • Right hand side mirror (Europe only)
  • Rearview and right-hand-sideview camera
  • Cat Command remote control
  • Inspection Lighting
  • Cat Detect People Detection
PREMIUM CAB UPGRADES, STANDARD PLUS
  • ROPS, advanced sound suppression
  • High resolution 10" (254 mm) LCD touch screen monitor (only for use with 360° visibility).
  • High resolution 10" (254 mm) LCD touch screen monitor + additional monitor (only for use with 360° visibility and Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D).
  • Seat ventilator
  • Parallel wiper with lower parallel w/wisher
  • Roller rear sunscreen
  • Rain protector and cab light covers (only for use with 360° visibility).
  • Cat Stick Steer
BUCKET
  • HD buckets 1.19m³ (1.56yd³), 1.3m³ (1.71yd³), 1.38m³ (1.81 yd³)