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Medium Excavators

323 Hydraulic Excavator

Net Power - ISO 9249

172 HP

Operating Weight

54,900 lb

Maximum Digging Depth

22.1 ft

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

    Dimensions

    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

    Engine

    Net Power - ISO 9249

    172 HP

    Engine Model

    Cat C7.1e TA

    Engine Power - ISO 14396

    174 HP

    Bore

    in

    Stroke

    in

    Displacement

    428 in³

    Hydraulic System

    Main System - Maximum Flow

    429 l/min (113 gal/min)

    Maximum Pressure - Equipment

    5,075 psi

    Maximum Pressure - Travel

    4,974 psi

    Maximum Pressure - Swing

    3,988 psi

    Service Refill Capacities

    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)

    Swing Mechanism

    Swing Speed

    11.25 r/min

    Maximum Swing Torque

    60,300 ft·lbf

    Weights

    Operating Weight

    54,900 lb

    Working Ranges & Forces

    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

    34,308 lbf

    Stick Digging Force - ISO

    26,094 lbf

    • 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

    • 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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