323 Hydraulic Excavator

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Overview

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.

Engine

Engine Model Cat C7.1 ACERT Cat C7.1 ACERT
Net Flywheel Power 162.0 HP 121.0 kW
Bore 4.0 in 105.0 mm
Stroke 5.0 in 135.0 mm
Displacement 428.0 in³ 7.01 l
Gross Power - SAE J1995 164.0 HP 122.0 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 162.0 HP 121.0 kW
Engine RPM - Operation 1650.0 r/min 1650.0 r/min
Engine RPM - Travel 1800.0 r/min 1800.0 r/min

Weights

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. 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 56200.0 lb 25500.0 kg
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. 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.
Operating Weight - Europe/Australia & New Zealand 53790.0 lb 24400.0 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 86.6 gal (US) 345.0 l
Cooling System 6.6 gal (US) 25.0 l
Engine Oil 6.6 gal (US) 25.0 l
Final Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 5.0 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 61.8 gal (US) 234.0 l
Hydraulic Tank 30.4 gal (US) 115.0 l
DEF Tank 10.8 gal (US) 41.0 l
Swing Drive - Each 1.3 gal (US) 5.0 l

Swing

Maximum Swing Torque 54440.0 ft·lbf 74.0
Swing Speed 11.25 r/min 11.25 r/min

Drive

Maximum Drawbar Pull 45614.0 lbf 203.0 kN
Maximum Travel Speed 3.5 mile/h 5.7 km/h
Maximum Gradeability 35°--70% 35°--70%

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow - Total 113.0 gal/min 429.0 l/min
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Normal 5075.0 psi 35000.0 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3886.0 psi 26800.0 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel 4974.0 psi 34300.0 kPa

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

Counterweight Clearance 3.4 ft 1050.0 mm
Note (1) With HD 1.3m3 bucket and 900 mm shoes. With HD 1.3m3 bucket and 900 mm shoes.
Note (2) Reach boom as same dimensions as HD reach boom Reach boom as same dimensions as HD reach boom
Shipping Height 10.2 ft 3100.0 mm
Shipping Length 31.3 ft 9530.0 mm
Track Gauge 7.8 ft 2380.0 mm
Track Length - Center of Rollers 12.0 ft 3650.0 mm
Transport Width - 600 mm (24 in) Shoes 9.8 ft 2980.0 mm
Transport Width - 700 mm (28 in) Shoes 10.1 ft 3080.0 mm
Transport Width - 790 mm (31 in) Shoes 10.4 ft 3170.0 mm
Transport Width - 900 mm (35 in) Shoes 10.8 ft 3280.0 mm

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

Ground Clearance 1.5 ft 470.0 mm
Tail Swing Radius 9.3 ft 2830.0 mm

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

Maximum Cutting Height 31.0 ft 9450.0 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom 21.5 ft 6560.0 mm
Maximum Digging Depth 22.1 ft 6730.0 mm
Maximum Loading Height 21.3 ft 6480.0 mm
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 32.4 ft 9870.0 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 18.8 ft 5740.0 mm
Minimum Loading Height 7.1 ft 2160.0 mm

Benefits & Features

High Performance with Lower Fuel Consumption

Use up to 20% less fuel than the 323F excavator.
Increase operator efficiency by up to 45% with a suite of Cat Connect technologies that lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance
Match the excavator to the job using power modes including new Smart mode that automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to your digging conditions.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for your precise digging requirements.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Don't let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high ambient temperature capability of 52º C (125º F) and cold start capability of -18º C (0º F). An optional -32º C (-25º F) cold start package is available.

Boost Efficiency and Boost Productivity with Integrated Cat Connect

Boost productivity up to 45% vs traditional grading with the standard Cat GRADE with 2D system– includes indicate-only and laser capability.
- Dig with real-time guidance on depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade.
- The 2D system is upgradable to Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D or Cat GRADE with 3D.
Standard Grade Assist:
- Stay on grade — simply and effortlessly — with single-lever digging.
- Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications for easy, accurate, and fast jobs.
- Keep your tracks on the ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.
- Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.
Standard Cat PAYLOAD on-board weighing system:
- Achieve precise load targets and increase loading efficiency with on-the-go weighing and real-time estimates of your payload without swinging.
- Track your daily productivity such as truck target weights and load/cycle counts.
- Calibration can be performed in a matter of minutes.
- Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets.
Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D:
- Create and edit grade designs with ease on a second high-resolution 10 in (254 mm) touchscreen monitor.
Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with 3D:
- Create and edit designs with ease and see the front linkage's full range of motion on a second high-resolution 10 in (254 mm) touchscreen monitor.
- Know the excavator's exact position relative to GPS and GLONASS systems.
- The machine automatically compensates for excavator pitch and roll caused by sloping ground conditions.
Standard Product Link™ provides location, machine hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, diagnostic codes, and other machine data on demand through VisionLink® online interface, helping you improve jobsite efficiency with lower operating costs.

Work in Comfort in the All-New Cab

Two cab options – Deluxe, and Premium– let you choose the level of comfort you need.
Enjoy wide spacing between consoles for a more spacious comfortable environment.
Sit in new, wide seats that adjust for operators of all sizes (heated and heated/cooled options are available).
Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console (in Deluxe and Premium cabs only).
Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls located in front of you.
Standard automatic climate control keeps you at the right temperature throughout your shift.
Improved viscous mounts reduce cab vibration by up to 50% over our previous excavator models.
Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are included.
The standard radio has USB ports and Bluetooth® technology enabled to connect your device and make hands-free calls.

Built for Long Life

Protect hydraulic components in cold weather. The auto warm-up feature speeds hydraulic oil warming in cooler temperatures.
The fuel system is protected from contamination of fuel by three levels of filtration.
Bottom guarding protects engine and hydraulic components from damage while swinging and traveling.
The hydraulic tank with a new oval shape designed to improve stress resistance.
The strong X-structure lower frame carries loads from the excavator's upper structure to the track.
Travel motor hydraulic lines are routed inside of the frame to protect them from damage.
The sloped track frame design prevents mud and debris from accumulating and damaging tracks.
The grease lubricated tracks have grease sealed between the pin and bushing to prevent debris from entering and reducing life.
The track rollers are rebuild-able and sealed to prevent dirt and debris causing wear of internal components.
A bolt-on track guiding guard helps maintain track alignment while traveling or working on slopes.

Simple to Operate

You can navigate quickly on the standard, high-resolution 8 in (203 mm) touchscreen monitor or with the optional 10 in (254 m) touchscreen monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
A second 10 in (254 mm) monitor is available for the advanced grade control.
Easy keyless push-to-start engine using your Bluetooth key fob, or your smartphone to enable the pushbutton start feature.
Match the excavator's operation to your digging style by adjusting the joystick response and programming the function of each joystick button.
Easily use the monitor to change the joystick pattern from the cab. You can choose two-way or four-way patterns options. Store your pattern preference and let the machine automatically set the pattern when you log in with your unique Operator ID.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator's manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor..

Maintenance

Extended maintenance intervals reduce maintenance costs by 15% over the Cat 323F excavator. (15% savings calculated over 12000 machine hours.)
Reversing electric cooling fans make it easy to clean radiator, oil coolers, and condensers.
An all-new engine air cleaner with integrated pre-cleaner has twice the life of radial seal air cleaners.
The new hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3000 hour replacement interval – 50% longer than previous filter designs.
Track your excavator's filter life and maintenance intervals can via the in-cab monitor.
Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the new engine oil dip stick located on ground level.
S·O·S℠ ports with extended sampling intervals are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allows for quick easy extraction of samples for fluid analysis.

Safety

Work safely under structures or near traffic with the standard 2D E-fence feature integrated right out of the factory, which prevents any part of the excavator from moving outside operator-defined set points, avoiding hazards and jobsite accidents.
Access 100% of daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of excavator.
The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2 2008 requirements.
Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.
The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
Ground level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
A rearview camera is standard and upgradable to an optional 360° visibility camera for visibility all around the excavator, allowing the operator to easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.
New right-hand service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping. The handrails comply with ISO 2867 requirements.

Equipment

323 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

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

BOOM, STICKS AND LINKAGES

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

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

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

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

323 Optional Equipment

CAT CONNECT 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

UNDERCARRIAGE AND GUARDS

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

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

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

Preventative maintenance ready (Quick-Evac)

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

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.).

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