machineweights

Caterpillar 320 vs SANY SY215C

The SANY SY215C is 2,119 lb (4%) heavier than the Caterpillar 320: 51,919 lb (23,550 kg) versus 49,800 lb (22,589 kg).

Caterpillar 320

Operating weight

49,800lb 22,589kg 22.59t

24.9 US tons, 22.59 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
31 ft 3 in × 9 ft 9 in × 9 ft 9 in
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

SANY SY215C

Operating weight

51,919lb 23,550kg 23.55t

25.96 US tons, 23.55 metric tonnes

Transport L × W × H
31 ft 11 in × 10 ft 5 in × 11 ft 1 in
Data source
Manufacturer spec sheet
Last checked
October 6, 2026

Specifications side by side

Excavators: Caterpillar 320 and SANY SY215C
SpecCaterpillar 320SANY SY215C
Operating weight49,800 lb (22,600 kg)51,919 lb (23,550 kg)
Length31 ft 3 in (9.53 m)31 ft 11 in (9.73 m)
Width9 ft 9 in (2.98 m)10 ft 5 in (3.17 m)
Height9 ft 9 in (2.96 m)11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)
Track shoe width31.1 in (790 mm)31.5 in (800 mm)
EngineCat C4.4Cummins QSB6.7
Power (as published)172 hp (128.5 kW)–
Max dig depth22 ft 1 in (6.72 m)21 ft 8 in (6.60 m)
Max reach at ground32 ft 4 in (9.86 m)–
Bucket breakout force31,586 lbf (140.5 kN)28,551 lbf (127.0 kN)

Values come from each model’s own sources; see the model pages for links. Configurations differ, so compare like with like.

Common questions

Which is heavier, the Caterpillar 320 or the SANY SY215C?

The SANY SY215C is 2,119 lb (4%) heavier than the Caterpillar 320: 51,919 lb (23,550 kg) versus 49,800 lb (22,589 kg).

Which is narrower?

The Caterpillar 320 is narrower: 9 ft 9 in versus 10 ft 5 in.