- Shipping Length Of Unit: 34.06 ft / 10379 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 10.01 ft / 3049 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 36.85 ft / 11230 mm
- Max Loading Height: 25.92 ft / 7900 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 322C L
Weighing roughly 24.8 t and rated at 173 hp, the Caterpillar 322C L is a hydraulic excavator in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight54740.8 lb24830 kg
03Selected published values83
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 322C L include a published maximum digging depth of 13.92 ft / 4240 mm, published operating weight of 54740.8 lb / 24830 kg, published engine power of 173 hp / 129.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (34.06 ft / 10379 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (10.01 ft / 3049 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (36.85 ft / 11230 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit34.06 ft10379 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.01 ft3049 mm
Max Cutting Height36.85 ft11230 mm
Max Loading Height25.92 ft7900 mm
Max Reach Along Ground31.73 ft9670 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth10.67 ft3250 mm
Max Digging Depth13.92 ft4240 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1boom w/ stick R2.0D 2000mmboom w/ stick R2.0D 2000mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit33.32 ft10153 mm
Max Cutting Height37.9 ft11550 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.01 ft3049 mm
Max Loading Height27.7 ft8440 mm
Max Reach Along Ground32.98 ft10050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth11.98 ft3650 mm
Max Digging Depth15.23 ft4640 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2boom w/ stick R2.5S 2500mmboom w/ stick R2.5S 2500mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit33.27 ft10140 mm
Max Cutting Height39.15 ft11930 mm
Max Loading Height28.91 ft8810 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.01 ft3049 mm
Max Reach Along Ground34.42 ft10490 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.29 ft4050 mm
Max Digging Depth16.7 ft5090 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3boom w/ stick R2.95S 2950mmboom w/ stick R2.95S 2950mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4
Shipping Length Of Unit32.52 ft9911 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit12.71 ft3871 mm
Max Cutting Height41.15 ft12540 mm
Max Loading Height32.29 ft9840 mm
Max Reach Along Ground36.95 ft11260 mm
Max Digging Depth19.33 ft5890 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4boom w/ stick R3.9Bboom w/ stick R3.9B
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth16.31 ft4970 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.55 ft470 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.81 ft2990 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks10.47 ft3190 mm
Length Of Track On Ground12.57 ft3830 mm
Tail Swing Radius9.81 ft2990 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge8.5 ft2590 mm
Shoe Size31.5 in800 mm
Drawbar Pull50132.4 lb223 kN
Max Travel Speed3.42 mph5.5 km/h
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelATAAC 3126BATAAC 3126B
Gross Power173 hp129.1 kw
Bore4.4 in110 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249168 hp125.3 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349166 hp123.8 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269168 hp125.3 kw
Net Flywheel Power168 hp125.3 kw
Operational
Operating Weight54740.8 lb24830 kg
Weights
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage53351.8 lb24200 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.6 yd31.2 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.5 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity2.5 yd32 m3
Hydraulic System
Pilot System - Maximum Flow9.5 gal/min9.5 gal/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure568.4 psi568.4 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel4980 psi4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3553 psi3553 psi
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)58.1 gal/min58.1 gal/min
Boom Cylinder - Bore5.2 in130.1 mm
Boom Cylinder - Stroke51.4 in1305.6 mm
Maximum Pressure - Equipment4980 psi4980 psi
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore4.8 in119.9 mm
B1 Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke40.6 in1031.3 mm
D Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore5.9 in149.9 mm
D Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke46 in1168.4 mm
S Family Bucket Cylinder - Bore5.2 in130.1 mm
S Family Bucket Cylinder - Stroke43.9 in1115.1 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System10 gal37.9 L
Final Drive - Each1.3 gal5 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank64.7 gal245 L
Engine Oil9 gal34.1 L
Fuel Tank Capacity132 gal499.7 L
Swing Drive2.1 gal8 L
Standards
BrakesSAE J1026 APR90SAE J1026 APR90
Cab/FogsSAE J1356 FEB88 ISO 10262SAE J1356 FEB88 ISO 10262
Sound Performance
PerformanceANSI/SAEANSI/SAE
Track
Optional (1)24 in609.6 mm
Optional (2)28 in711.2 mm
Standard With Long Undercarriage - Triple Grouser32 in812.8 mm
Drive
Maximum Travel Speed3.4 mph5.5 km/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull50132 lb22739.5 kg
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