{"id":25134,"date":"2019-02-08T13:17:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T03:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25134"},"modified":"2022-06-15T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T01:47:56","slug":"equipment-focus-cat-320-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/equipment-focus-cat-320-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Focus: Cat 320 Excavator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a 20T excavator like the Cat 320 excavator? We\u2019ve discussed smaller excavators like the <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/equipment-focus-kubota-u35-4-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and similar excavators like the <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/equipment-focus-komatsu-pc200-8-excavator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now we\u2019re finally shining light on the Caterpillar 320D L 20-tonne excavator. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar 320D L video<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out the unique features of this excavator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look inside the cab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 320 excavator specifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar 320D L Q&amp;A<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 320 excavator gallery of images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"\/mag\/caterpillar-komatsu-excavators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar or Komatsu? Find out which excavator you should choose.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar 320D L 20T Excavator Walkaround Video<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jLBHzueciUc\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: This video may showcase an overseas model. Configurations may differ from the Australian model.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 320 Excavator Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First released to the market in 2006, the Caterpillar 320D L is part of the manufacturer\u2019s D series of excavators and is a long-carriage machine. Fun fact, this excavator was featured in the Hollywood 007 movie, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skyfall<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2012. In order to do this, Cat had to re-design the 320D L model to move the cab from one side to the other, to be in-line with the cast and crew\u2019s production needs. Neat, huh? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The D series, according to Caterpillar, was created to incorporate \u201cinnovations for improved performance and versatility\u201d. It\u2019s also been designed to minimise operating costs wherever possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe caterpillar 320D L excavator provides all the elements to give you the lowest cost to own and operate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Caterpillar <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for digging work (obviously), this excavator is also powerful enough to tackle digging in river canals and rock walls. Control circuits are available as attachments, meaning this excavator can also handle mid-to-high pressure tools such as grapples, hammers, pulverisers, multiprocessors and vibratory plate compactors. They can also come with a long arm for extended reach. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the 320D L Caterpillar Excavator Cab Like?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cab and operator\u2019s station is narrow but comfortable. Coming standard with a lighter, drink holder, coat hook, service meter and storage compartment, you\u2019ll not want for anything in this machine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the later models of the 320D L, the controls have been updated and redesigned for easier operation and improved comfort. Vibrations and sound levels are lower thanks to the rubber cab mounts, making for a much more pleasant operating experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How powerful is the Caterpillar 320D L excavator?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cat 320 excavator comes with a powerful Cat C6.4 engine with ACERT technology. Delivering 7% more power than the previous models and up to 148 net horsepower. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, there&#8217;s enough power in the engine to get your job done effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Cat 320D L specs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See below for a quick table of specifications for the Caterpillar 320D L.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 428px;\" width=\"489\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat C6.4 ACERT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Net Horsepower<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">148<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Operating Weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20,330 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Fuel Tank Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">410 L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Ground Clearance<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">600 mm (standard undercarriage)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Digging Depth<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6560 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Max Reach Along Ground<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9730 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 228.667px;\"><b>Tail Swing Radius<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 24px; width: 263.333px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2750 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Q&amp;A:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does the Caterpillar 320D L excavator weigh?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Caterpillar 320D L has an operating weight between 20,330kg and 21,570kg, depending if it is standard or long undercarriage. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does the Caterpillar 320D L excavator cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar 320D L models cost between $71,940 and $225,000, averaging at $122,801 (used). The current average price of a 320D L is $108,800.*<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Caterpillar 320D L excavator used for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Caterpillar 320D L is ideal for digging, trenching, rock breaking and other excavation work. With the right attachments, it can also grapple, hammer, pulverise and compact dirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What size excavator do I need? Would the 320D L suit?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 20T excavator is ideal for those larger earthmoving jobs, where a smaller excavator just wouldn&#8217;t keep up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the Caterpillar 320D L suitable for stump removal?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While stump removal can be done with much smaller excavators, the Cat 320D L would make light work of tree stumps and clear them faster than smaller excavators. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can I rent or buy an excavator 320D L?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of Caterpillar 320D Ls for sale in Australia. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/320dl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our listings on machines4U<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what\u2019s available. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you operated the Cat 320D L? Let us know below, or find other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar excavators for sale in Australia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat 320 Excavator Gallery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note, this gallery showcases early models.<\/span><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \r\n\tjQuery( '#slider-pro-3-25145' ).sliderPro({\r\n\t\t\/\/width\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 1000,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/height\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 500,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/auto play\r\n\t\t\t\tautoplay:  true,\r\n\t\tautoplayOnHover: 'none',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautoplayDelay: 5000,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tarrows: true,\r\n\t\tbuttons: true,\r\n\t\tsmallSize: 500,\r\n\t\tmediumSize: 1000,\r\n\t\tlargeSize: 3000,\r\n\t\tfade: true,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/thumbnail\r\n\t\tthumbnailArrows: true,\r\n\t\tthumbnailWidth: 120,\r\n\t\tthumbnailHeight: 120,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tthumbnailsPosition: 'bottom',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tcenterImage: true,\r\n\t\timageScaleMode: 'cover',\r\n\t\tallowScaleUp: true,\r\n\t\t\t\tstartSlide: 0,\r\n\t\tloop: true,\r\n\t\tslideDistance: 5,\r\n\t\tautoplayDirection: 'normal',\r\n\t\ttouchSwipe: true,\r\n\t\tfullScreen: true,\r\n\t});\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"uris-slider-title\">\r\n\t<h3 class=\"uris-slider-post-title\"><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"slides-not-found\"><i class=\"fa fa-times-circle\"><\/i> No Slide Found In Slider.<\/div> \n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">*Prices are indicative of Machines4U listing data by sellers\/advertisers and are an approximation only. 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