New Caterpillar 323 Hydraulic Excavator

323 Hydraulic Excavator

At a Glance

Engine Model

Cat C7.1 ACERT

Net Flywheel Power

162 HP

Maximum Drawbar Pull

45614 lbf

Maximum Travel Speed

3.5 mile/h

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Overview

The CatÂ® 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 â€” 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.

Engine

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Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Net Flywheel Power	162HP
Bore	4in
Stroke	5in
Displacement	428in³
Gross Power - SAE J1995	164HP
Net Power - SAE J1349	162HP
Engine RPM - Operation	1650r/min
Engine RPM - Travel	1800r/min

Drive

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Maximum Drawbar Pull	45614lbf
Maximum Travel Speed	3.5mile/h
Maximum Gradeability	35°--70%

Service Refill Capacities

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Fuel Tank Capacity	86.6gal (US)
Cooling System	6.6gal (US)
Engine Oil	6.6gal (US)
Final Drive - Each	1.3gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	61.8gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	30.4gal (US)
DEF Tank	10.8gal (US)
Swing Drive - Each	1.3gal (US)

Weights

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Operating Weight - Europe/Australia & New Zealand	53790lb
Note (1)	Long Undercarriage, HD Reach Boom, R 2.9 HD Thumb Ready Reach Stick, HD 1.38 m3 bucket and 790mm HD TG shoes, 5.4mton( 11,900lb) Counterweight.
Operating Weight - North America	56200lb
Note (2)	Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9 (9'6") stick, HD 1.38 m3 (1.81 yd3) bucket and 600mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes, 4.2 mt (9,300 lb) counterweight.

Hydraulic System

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Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal	5075psi
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total	113gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3886psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4974psi

Dimensions - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

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Transport Width - 900 mm (35 in) Shoes	10.8ft
Counterweight Clearance	3.4ft
Note (1)	With HD 1.3m3 bucket and 900 mm shoes.
Note (2)	Reach boom as same dimensions as HD reach boom
Shipping Height	10.2ft
Shipping Length	31.3ft
Track Gauge	7.8ft
Track Length - Center of Rollers	12ft
Transport Width - 600 mm (24 in) Shoes	9.8ft
Transport Width - 700 mm (28 in) Shoes	10.1ft
Transport Width - 790 mm (31 in) Shoes	10.4ft

Swing

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Maximum Swing Torque	54440ft·lbf
Swing Speed	11.25r/min

Dimensions - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

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Ground Clearance	1.5ft
Tail Swing Radius	9.3ft

Working Ranges - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

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Maximum Cutting Height	31ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom	21.5ft
Maximum Digging Depth	22.1ft
Maximum Loading Height	21.3ft
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	32.4ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.8ft
Minimum Loading Height	7.1ft

Standard Equipment:

Cat Connect Technology

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Cat GRADE with 2D
Cat Assist ( Boom Assist, Bucket Assist, Swing Assist, Grade Assist )
Cat Payload ( Cat Payload, Static Weigh, Auto-Calibration )
2D E-fence
Cat Product Link^™

Engine

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Cat C7.1 ACERT^™ 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 automatic engine speed control
Automatic 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

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Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Electronic main control valve
Auto warm up
Automatic 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

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ROPS, standard sound suppression
High-resolution 8 " (203 mm) LCD touchscreen monitor
Automatic Bi-level air conditioner
Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
Keyless push-to-start engine control
Height-adjustable console, inifinite 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

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Tiedown points on base frame (ISO 15818 Compliant)
Segmented track guiding guards
Standard bottom guards
Standard travel motor guards
Grease lubricated track links
Standard 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 5400kg counterweight

Boom, Sticks And Linkages

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5.7 m (18'8") reach boom
2.9 m (9'6 ") stick
600 mm (24 ") triple grouser track shoes
Bucket Linkage, B1-family w/ lifting Eye

Electrical

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Machine electronic control module (x2)
1000 CCA maintenance-free batteries (x2)
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
LED chassis light, LH & RH boom lights for reach , Cab lights-850 Lumens

Safety & Security

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Rearview camera and side RH 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
RH hand rail and hand hold (ISO 2867 compliant)
Travel alarm(US only)

Service & Maintenance

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Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠)
Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
Ground level 2nd dipstick for engine oil
Remote flash

Optional Equipment:

Cat Connect Technology

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Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D
Cat GRADE with 3D

Engine

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52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling capacity

Hydraulic System

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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

Undercarriage And Guards

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Heavy-Duty bottom guard for demolition
Standard swivel guard for demolition
Heavy-Duty 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

Boom,sticks & Linkages

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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
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

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1000 CCA maintenance-free batteries (x4) for cold starting capability -32C°
LED chassis light, LH & RH boom lights ,cab lights w/ cover and rain protector - 850 lumens, for use with 360° visibility
LED chassis light, LH & RH boom lights for VAB, cab lights - 850 lumens (Europe only)
LED chassis light, LH & RH boom lights for VAB, cab lights w/ cover and rain protector - 850 lumens, for use with 360° visibility (Europe only)

Service & Maintenance

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Preventative maintenance ready (Quick-Evac)

Safety & Security

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360° visibility
Radiator screen
Right hand side mirror (Europe only)
Rearview and right hand sideview camera

Premium Cab Upgrades, Standard Plus

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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.).

Bucket

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Heavy duty buckets 1.19m3(1.56yd3), 1.3m3(1.71yd3), 1.38m3 (1.81 yd3),

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At a Glance

Overview

Engine

Drive

Service Refill Capacities

Weights

Hydraulic System

Dimensions - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

Swing

Dimensions - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

Working Ranges - Reach Boom - 5.7 m (18'8"); R2.9 (9'6") Stick

Standard Equipment:

Cat Connect Technology

Cat GRADE with 2D

Cat Assist ( Boom Assist, Bucket Assist, Swing Assist, Grade Assist )

Cat Payload ( Cat Payload, Static Weigh, Auto-Calibration )

2D E-fence

Cat Product Link™

Engine

Cat C7.1 ACERT™ 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 automatic engine speed control

Automatic 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

Automatic 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

Automatic Bi-level air conditioner

Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control

Keyless push-to-start engine control

Height-adjustable console, inifinite 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 (ISO 15818 Compliant)

Segmented track guiding guards

Standard bottom guards

Standard travel motor guards

Grease lubricated track links

Standard 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 5400kg counterweight

Cat Product Link^™

Cat C7.1 ACERT^™ electronically-controlled turbo-charged Tier 4 Final diesel engine

Bluetooth^® integrated radio with USB ports