{"id":25487,"date":"2019-03-25T16:28:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T06:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25487"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:42","slug":"equipment-focus-cat-320el-excavator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/equipment-focus-cat-320el-excavator\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Focus: Cat 320EL Excavator"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a part of the 300 Series family, Cat 320EL excavators bring reliable performance, increased productivity and superior safety to any worksite. The Caterpillar 320EL excavator<\/a> will perform above and beyond your expectations\u2014while being comfortable to boot!<\/span><\/p>\n

Considered the industry standard for many\u00a0general, quarry or heavy construction applications, 300 Series excavators\u2014and the new E series in particular\u2014are a favourite for those who want to get the job done fast and within (or sometimes even under) budget. <\/span><\/p>\n

320EL Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Cat 320EL is a part of the newer E series, designed by Cat to be more fuel and energy efficient. It features a state-of-the-art Cat C6.6 ACERT engine that provides increased performance while using less fuel. To improve its efficiency even more, the 320EL comes with 3 different power modes\u2014high power, standard power and economy power. This gives you total control over power and fuel consumption throughout your project. <\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s more to the 320EL than fuel-efficiency; with increased power and a huge working range, this excavator is perfect for every big project.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat 320EL Specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Engine<\/strong><\/td>\nCat C6.6 ACERT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Power<\/strong><\/td>\n153hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross Power<\/strong><\/td>\n164hp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Operating Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n21.5t<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Operating Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n24.73t<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Travel Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n5.6km\/h<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Drawbar Pull<\/strong><\/td>\n205kN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Digging depth, lifting capacities and other specifics will vary depending on the boom, attachments and other accessories you\u2019re using. Download this <\/span>specalog<\/span><\/a> to find out more. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Operator Comfort<\/span><\/h3>\n

Efficiency and long hours are always top-of-mind on the construction site. Knowing this, Cat has designed the 320EL as standard with a range of built-in features that will make it an absolute breeze to work in on those hot Aussie days. Just some of the cab features include:<\/span><\/p>\n