Medium Excavators 323 - Tier 3

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Key Specs

Net Power - ISO 9249: 157 hp; 117 kW

Operating Weight: 50500 lb; 22900 kg

Maximum Digging Depth: 22.1 ft; 6730 mm

323 - Tier 3
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Overview

High Performance with Speed and Efficiency

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.

Benefits

Up To 15% Less Fuel Consumption

A precise combination of lower engine speed and a large hydraulic pump delivers top performance while burning less fuel.

Up To 20% Lower Maintenance Costs

Extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals increase uptime and reduce costs compared to the previous model.

Up To 45% More Operating Efficiency

Offering the industry’s highest level of standard factory-equipped technology, including Cat Grade with 2D, Grade with Assist and Payload.

Features At A Glance

Cab Monitor Improvements.

Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navigation, minimizing performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.
Identify apps quickly with a grid list view, abbreviated app names, and categorized menu options.
A notification center keeps important information visible to the operator, and displays messages without shrinking the camera view.
Color coded notifications set critical messages apart from the rest.
Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine and technology features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.

Operator Coaching -Empower Operators. Exceed Targets.

Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.
After detecting inefficient or restricted actions, the system alerts the operator and provides insight into the inefficiency and steps to improve.
Paired with a VisionLink® Productivity subscription, this information and other Operator Coaching insights can be viewed from anywhere.

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07G

Use up to 15% less fuel than the Cat 323D2 excavator.
Increase operator efficiency by up to 45% with a suite of Cat technologies that lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance.
Match the excavator to the job using power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to your working conditions.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements.
The electronically controlled, turbocharged engine can run on biodiesel up to B20 and meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
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 productivity up to 45% versus traditional grading with standard Cat Grade with 2D system – includes indicate-only and laser capability.
Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material--with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments--and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.
Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets.
Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar's single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.
Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.
Already invested in another brand’s 3D system? No problem. Standard Cat technology like Grade with 2D can readily integrate with that system to give you the precise results you need.
Standard Grade Assist helps you 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.
Keep the tracks on 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.
All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.
Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MANAGING YOUR EQUIPMENT

VisionLink® provides actionable data insights for all assets - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.* Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide information such as hours, miles, location, idle time, and fuel utilization. Make informed decisions that lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your jobsite.
VisionLink Productivity gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment – regardless of the manufacture.* View actionable information such as idle time, fuel burn, location, payload, load counts, total cycles, and more to improve machine efficiency, productivity, and utilization. Access data anywhere via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.
Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.
Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.
Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.
The Cat PL161 attachment locator allows you to track attachments across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The work tool recognition feature automatically adjusts machine settings based on the selected tool.

*Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

Two cab options – Comfort and Deluxe – let you choose the level of comfort you need.
Enjoy wide spacing between consoles for a more comfortable environment.
Sit in the lastest, wide seats that adjust for operators of all sizes (heated option available).
Get in and out of the cab easier using the tilt-up left console (in Deluxe cab 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 and beneath 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.

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 an 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.

Start the engine with the push of a button; use a Bluetooth key fob or Operator ID passcode.
Trouble cutting through tough material? Auto dig boost gives you an automatic power increase of 8% when you need it for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.
Need more lift during your shift? Auto heavy lift gives you 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.
Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.
Navigate quickly on the high-resolution monitor.
Protect your hammer tool from overheating and rapid wear. Auto hammer stop warns you after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then automatically shuts it off after 30 seconds – all to extend the tool’s service life.
The Cat PL161 attachment locator is a Bluetooth device designed to let users know where their attachments are across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates easily into VisionLink® for full fleet management of machines and attachments from one smartphone or tablet dashboard to view location and tracking details.
Save more time and energy with the available work tool recognition feature. A simple shake of the attached tool confirms its identity and ensures all the attachment settings (pressure, flow, and dimensions) are correct so you can work quickly and efficiently.
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.

Extended maintenance intervals reduce maintenance costs by 20% over the 323D2 series excavator (savings calculated over 12,000 machine hours).
Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance along with parts needed so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.
Reversing electric cooling fans make it easy to clean radiator, oil coolers, and condensers.
The latest engine air cleaner with integrated pre-cleaner has twice the life of radial seal air cleaners.
The latest hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000 hour replacement interval – 50% longer than previous filter designs.
Track your excavator's filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.
Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the engine oil dipstick located on ground level.
S·O·S^SM ports with extended sampling intervals are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allows for quick easy extraction of samples for fluid analysis.
Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing your typical S∙O∙S monitoring will double the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.

Cat Detect - People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.
Cat Command remote control enables equipment operators to work safely outside the machine when working in hazardous environments. Command offers the choice of handheld Consoles (line-of-sight) or long-distance virtual Stations (non-line-of-sight). Deep integration with machine systems enables efficiency and productivity by maintaining the use of in-cab technology* features (Grade, Payload, Assist, etc.).
Lift Assist helps you avoid tipping. With visual and auditory alerts, you’ll know if your load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.
2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.
Access 100% of daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.
Keep your excavator secure. Use your PIN code on the monitor or the Bluetooth key fobto enable the pushbutton starting feature.
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 posts and larger windows.
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.
The 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 ISO2867 requirements.
Make service work easier and safer with optional inspection lighting. With the flip of a switch, lights will illuminate the engine, pump, battery, and radiator compartments to enhance visibility.
Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.

* Not all technology features are available on the Command Console and vary by model. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 323 - Tier 3

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	157 hp 117 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	159 hp (metric) 159 hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	158 hp 118 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	160 hp (metric) 160 hp (metric)
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Stroke	5 in 135 mm
Displacement	428 in³ 7.01 l
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. *Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow	429 l/min (113 gal/min) 429 l/min (113 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4974 psi 34300 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3998 psi 27500 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed	11.25 r/min 11.25 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	60300 lb/ft 82 kN·m

Weights

Operating Weight	50500 lb 22900 kg
Note	Long undercarriage, Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, HD R2.9 (9'6") stick, 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD bucket, 600 mm (24") HD shoes, and 4200 kg (9,260 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, HD R2.9 (9'6") stick, 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD bucket, 600 mm (24") HD shoes, and 4200 kg (9,260 lb) counterweight.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity	86.6 gal (US) 345 l
Cooling System	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Engine Oil	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Swing Drive - Each	3.2 gal (US) 12 l
Final Drive - Each	1.1 gal (US) 4 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	61.8 gal (US) 234 l
Hydraulic Tank	30.4 gal (US) 115 l

Dimensions

Boom	HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	9.9 ft 2960 mm
Handrail Height	9.8 ft 2950 mm
Shipping Length	31.3 ft 9530 mm
Tail Swing Radius	9.3 ft 2830 mm
Counterweight Clearance	3.4 ft 1050 mm
Ground Clearance	1.7 ft 470 mm
Track Length	14.7 ft 4450 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	12 ft 3650 mm
Track Gauge	7.8 ft 2380 mm
Transport Width	9.9 ft 2980 mm

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth	22.1 ft 6730 mm
Boom	HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	32.4 ft 9870 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	31 ft 9450 mm
Maximum Loading Height	21.3 ft 6480 mm
Minimum Loading Height	7.1 ft 2160 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	21.6 ft 6560 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.5 ft 5620 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	31505 lbf·ft 140 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	23962 lbf·ft 107 kN

323 - Tier 3 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

Rollover protective structure (ROPS)

Mechanically adjustable seat (Comfort only)

Air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)

High-resolution 203 mm (8 inch) LCD touchscreen monitor

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink®

Remote Flash

Remote Troubleshoot

Cat Grade 2D

Cat Assist

Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL

Two 1,000 CCA maintenance-free batteries

Programmable time-delay LED working lights

LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights for reach , cab lights-850 lumens

ENGINE

Cat 7.1 single turbo diesel engine

Automatic engine speed control

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

-18° C (- 0° F) cold start capability

Double element air filter with integrated precleaner

Reversing electric cooling fans

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick regeneration circuits

Auto warm up

Auto two-speed travel

Auto dig boost

Boom and stick drift reduction valve

SAFETY AND SECURITY

2D E-Fence

Auto hammer stop

Rearview camera

Ground-level engine shutoff switch

Lockable disconnect 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

Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

Tie-down points on base frame

323 - Tier 3 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

5.7 m ( 18'8") HD Reach boom

8.85 m (29'0") Super Long Reach boom

2.9 (9'6") HD Reach stick

2.5 (8'2") HD Reach stick

2.9 (9'6") Reach stick

2.5 (8'2") Reach stick

6.28 m (20'7") Super Long Reach stick

CAB

High resolution 10" (254 mm) LCD touch screen monitor

Cat Stick Steer

Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink Productivity

Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)

Cat Grade 3D single GNSS

Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS

Laser catcher

Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration

Operator Coaching

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Four 1,000 CCA maintenance-free batteries

ENGINE

- 32° C (- 25° F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Hammer return filter circuit

Combined flow/high pressure auxiliary circuit

Hydraulic efficiency monitoring

Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Cat Command (remote control)

360° visibility

Inspection lighting

Swing alarm

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

600 mm (24") HD triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") double grouser shoes

700 mm (28") HD triple grouser shoes

790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes

5400 kg (11,900 lb) counterweight

4200 kg (9,300 lb) counterweight

Product Specifications for 323 - Tier 3

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Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	157 hp 117 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	159 hp (metric) 159 hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	158 hp 118 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	160 hp (metric) 160 hp (metric)
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Stroke	5 in 135 mm
Displacement	428 in³ 7.01 l
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. *Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow	429 l/min (113 gal/min) 429 l/min (113 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4974 psi 34300 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3998 psi 27500 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed	11.25 r/min 11.25 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	60300 lb/ft 82 kN·m

Weights

Operating Weight	50500 lb 22900 kg
Note	Long undercarriage, Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, HD R2.9 (9'6") stick, 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD bucket, 600 mm (24") HD shoes, and 4200 kg (9,260 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, HD R2.9 (9'6") stick, 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD bucket, 600 mm (24") HD shoes, and 4200 kg (9,260 lb) counterweight.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity	86.6 gal (US) 345 l
Cooling System	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Engine Oil	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Swing Drive - Each	3.2 gal (US) 12 l
Final Drive - Each	1.1 gal (US) 4 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	61.8 gal (US) 234 l
Hydraulic Tank	30.4 gal (US) 115 l

Dimensions

Boom	HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	9.9 ft 2960 mm
Handrail Height	9.8 ft 2950 mm
Shipping Length	31.3 ft 9530 mm
Tail Swing Radius	9.3 ft 2830 mm
Counterweight Clearance	3.4 ft 1050 mm
Ground Clearance	1.7 ft 470 mm
Track Length	14.7 ft 4450 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	12 ft 3650 mm
Track Gauge	7.8 ft 2380 mm
Transport Width	9.9 ft 2980 mm

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth	22.1 ft 6730 mm
Boom	HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³) HD 1.30 m³ (1.70 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	32.4 ft 9870 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	31 ft 9450 mm
Maximum Loading Height	21.3 ft 6480 mm
Minimum Loading Height	7.1 ft 2160 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	21.6 ft 6560 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.5 ft 5620 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	31505 lbf·ft 140 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	23962 lbf·ft 107 kN

323 - Tier 3 Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

Rollover protective structure (ROPS)

Mechanically adjustable seat (Comfort only)

Air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)

High-resolution 203 mm (8 inch) LCD touchscreen monitor

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink®

Remote Flash

Remote Troubleshoot

Cat Grade 2D

Cat Assist

Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL

Two 1,000 CCA maintenance-free batteries

Programmable time-delay LED working lights

LED chassis light, left and right hand boom lights for reach , cab lights-850 lumens

ENGINE

Cat 7.1 single turbo diesel engine

Automatic engine speed control

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

-18° C (- 0° F) cold start capability

Double element air filter with integrated precleaner

Reversing electric cooling fans

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Boom and stick regeneration circuits

Auto warm up

Auto two-speed travel

Auto dig boost

Boom and stick drift reduction valve

SAFETY AND SECURITY

2D E-Fence

Auto hammer stop

Rearview camera

Ground-level engine shutoff switch

Lockable disconnect 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

Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

Tie-down points on base frame

323 - Tier 3 Optional Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

5.7 m ( 18'8") HD Reach boom

8.85 m (29'0") Super Long Reach boom

2.9 (9'6") HD Reach stick

2.5 (8'2") HD Reach stick

2.9 (9'6") Reach stick

2.5 (8'2") Reach stick

6.28 m (20'7") Super Long Reach stick

CAB

High resolution 10" (254 mm) LCD touch screen monitor

Cat Stick Steer

Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGY

VisionLink Productivity

Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)

Cat Grade 3D single GNSS

Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS

Laser catcher

Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration

Operator Coaching

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Four 1,000 CCA maintenance-free batteries

ENGINE

- 32° C (- 25° F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Hammer return filter circuit

Combined flow/high pressure auxiliary circuit

Hydraulic efficiency monitoring

Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Cat Command (remote control)

360° visibility

Inspection lighting

Swing alarm

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

600 mm (24") HD triple grouser shoes

600 mm (24") double grouser shoes

700 mm (28") HD triple grouser shoes

790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes

5400 kg (11,900 lb) counterweight

4200 kg (9,300 lb) counterweight

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Cat 2D E-fence for Excavators

Cat® 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards like traffic. 2D E-fence uses data from position sensors to automatically stop motion when the front linkage reaches the defined boundaries.

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People Detection for Excavators

While machines are designed to maximize operator visibility, it can be challenging to constantly monitor what is going on around them. Cat® Detect - People Detection for excavators is an intelligent vision camera system that can alert an operator when someone enters within a machine’s hazard zone.

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Cat® 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards like traffic. 2D E-fence uses data from position sensors to automatically stop motion when the front linkage reaches the defined boundaries.

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While machines are designed to maximize operator visibility, it can be challenging to constantly monitor what is going on around them. Cat® Detect - People Detection for excavators is an intelligent vision camera system that can alert an operator when someone enters within a machine’s hazard zone.

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Cat Inspect

Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.

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Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker

The Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker is the most advanced OEM integrated solution for attachment tracking. The PL161 mounts easily to your attachments or anything else you want to track.

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Cat Product Link

Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.

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Cat Remote Flash

Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.

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Cat Remote Troubleshooting

Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to run testing while the machine is operating. Once the problem is identified, a technician can fix it with the correct parts and tools the first time, saving time and money. Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency.

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VisionLink®

VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

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Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.

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The Cat PL161 Attachment Tracker is the most advanced OEM integrated solution for attachment tracking. The PL161 mounts easily to your attachments or anything else you want to track.

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Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.

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Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.

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Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to run testing while the machine is operating. Once the problem is identified, a technician can fix it with the correct parts and tools the first time, saving time and money. Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency.

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VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

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Cat Grade with 2D for Excavators

Cat Grade with 2D helps excavator operators work up to 35% more efficiently in a wide variety of applications. Delivering real-time guidance for accurate vertical and horizontal control, Grade with 2D helps to ensure that cuts and fills are made to exact specifications – without under or overcutting.

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Cat Grade with 3D for Excavators

Grade with 3D adds GNSS technology and RTK positioning guidance to simplify the grading process of complex designs often found on large infrastructure and commercial projects.

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Cat Grade with 2D helps excavator operators work up to 35% more efficiently in a wide variety of applications. Delivering real-time guidance for accurate vertical and horizontal control, Grade with 2D helps to ensure that cuts and fills are made to exact specifications – without under or overcutting.

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Grade with 3D adds GNSS technology and RTK positioning guidance to simplify the grading process of complex designs often found on large infrastructure and commercial projects.

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Cat Payload for Excavators

Next generation excavators take on all kinds of tasks - loading, stockpiling, material handling, and more. Cat® Payload technology provides on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets every time and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials.

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Next generation excavators take on all kinds of tasks - loading, stockpiling, material handling, and more. Cat® Payload technology provides on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets every time and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials.

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VisionLink® Productivity

VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.

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VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.

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323 - Tier 3

Net Power - ISO 9249: 157 hp; 117 kW
Operating Weight: 50500 lb; 22900 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22.1 ft; 6730 mm

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323 - Tier 4 / Stage V

Net Power - ISO 9249: 172 hp; 128.5 kW
Operating Weight: 55100 lb; 25000 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22.1 ft; 6730 mm

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325 - Tier 4 / Stage V

Net Power - ISO 9249: 172 hp; 128.5 kW
Operating Weight: 62800 lb; 28500 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22 ft; 6700 mm

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Medium Excavators 323 - Tier 3

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High Performance with Speed and Efficiency

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Up To 15% Less Fuel Consumption

Up To 20% Lower Maintenance Costs

Up To 45% More Operating Efficiency

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323 - Tier 3 Standard Equipment

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Cat Payload for Excavators

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