The Cat® 323 delivers power, speed, and high production performance. With more standard technology than previous models, plus reduced fuel and maintenance costs, the Cat 323 has all you need to take your business to the next level.
Caterpillar
323 Hydraulic Excavator
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Features
Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Net Power - ISO 9249 172 HP Engine Model Cat C7.1e TA Engine Power - ISO 14396 174 HP Bore 4 in Stroke 5 in Displacement 428 in³ -
Hydraulic System
Spec Value 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 Mechanism
Spec Value Swing Speed 11.25 r/min Maximum Swing Torque 60300 ft·lbf -
Weights
Spec Value Operating Weight 54900 lb -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value 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) -
Dimensions
Spec Value Boom Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Stick Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Bucket HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 yd³) Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.9 ft Handrail Height 9.9 ft Shipping Length 31.3 ft Tail Swing Radius 9.3 ft Counterweight Clearance 3.5 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 -
Working Ranges & Forces
Spec Value Maximum Digging Depth 22.1 ft Boom Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Stick Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Bucket HD 1.30 m³ (1.71 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 34308 lbf Stick Digging Force - ISO 26094 lbf
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAB
- Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
- Air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)
- Auto-adjustable seat with heat and air ventilation (Premium only)
- High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGY
- Cat Product Link™
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Grade with Assist
- Cat Payload
- E-Fence
- Lift assist
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Two 1,000 CCA maintenance-free batteries
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
ENGINE
- Cat 7.1 single turbo diesel engine
- Three selectable power modes
- Automatic engine speed control
- 46°C (115°F) high-ambient cooling capacity (Europe only)
- 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Reversing electric cooling fans
- Biodiesel capability up to B20
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two-speed travel
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Auto dig boost
- Auto heavy lift
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Rear and right-hand-sideview cameras
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Right-hand handrail and handhold
- Signaling/warning horn
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
- Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- Tie-down points on base frame
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOMS AND STICKS
- 5.7 m (18'8") Reach boom
- 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach boom
- 2.7 m (8'10") stub + 3.3 m (10'10") fore, Variable Angle boom
- 8.85 m (29'0") Super Long Reach boom
- 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") Reach stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") HD Reach stick (Turkey only)
- 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach stick (Turkey only)
- 3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") HD Thumb Ready Reach stick
- 6.28 m (20'7") Super Long Reach stick
CAB
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
CAT TECHNOLOGY
- Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
- Cat Grade with single GNSS
- Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
ENGINE
- -32°C (-25°F) cold start capability
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
- Hammer return filter circuit
- Advanced tool control (two pump, one/two way high-pressure flow)
- Medium-pressure circuit
- Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Cat Detect People Detection
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Cat Command remote control
- Inspection lighting
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Integrated vehicle health management system
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 600 mm (24") HD triple grouser shoes
- 700 mm (28") HD triple grouser shoes
- 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes
- 900 mm (35") HD triple grouser shoes
- 4.2 mt (9,300 lb) counterweight
- 5.4 mt (11,900 lb) counterweight
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