Caterpillar 320 weight and specsExcavator, Tier 4 Final / Stage V

The Caterpillar 320 excavator has an operating weight of 49,800 lb (22,589 kg). For transport it is 31 ft 3 in long, 9 ft 9 in wide and 9 ft 9 in high.

From the manufacturer’s spec sheet

Operating weight: 49,800 lb22,589 kg22.6 t
Engine power: 172 hp (128.5 kW)
Max dig depth: 22 ft 1 in (6.72 m)

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

Hauling the 320

At 49,800 lb this machine travels on a lowboy behind a tractor, usually under an overweight permit. Loaded height is about 14 ft 9 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 13 ft 1 in on a 40 in step deck. It is wider than 8 ft 6 in, so it needs an oversize permit. Check truck and container options.

Machine

Weight (lb)

Length (in)

Width (in)

Height (in)

Height limit

Truck options
Trailer	Deck height	Loaded height	Result

Container options (inside size and door)
Container	Fits through the door?	Fits inside?

U.S. federal limits: 102 in (8 ft 6 in) wide and 80,000 lb gross on the Interstate. Height limits are set by each state. Deck heights are typical; check with the carrier. Container sizes are typical inside dimensions; leave room for lashing.

Full specifications

Weight
Operating weight	49,800 lb (22,600 kg)

Transport dimensions
Length	31 ft 3 in (9.53 m)
Width	9 ft 9 in (2.98 m)
Height	9 ft 9 in (2.96 m)
Track shoe width	31.1 in (790 mm)

Engine
Engine	Cat C4.4
Power (as published)	172 hp (128.5 kW)

Digging
Max dig depth	22 ft 1 in (6.72 m)
Max reach at ground	32 ft 4 in (9.86 m)
Bucket breakout force	31,586 lbf (140.5 kN)

How it compares

The Caterpillar 320 next to the closest excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.

Excavators: operating weight

Caterpillar 320 49,800 lb22,589 kg22.6 t
SANY SY215C 51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t
John Deere 210 P-Tier 51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t
Komatsu PC210LC-11 53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t
Caterpillar 330 69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t
SANY SY365H 79,366 lb36,000 kg36.0 t
Komatsu PC360LC-11 80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t
John Deere 350 P-Tier 80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t

Similar excavators

Caterpillar 320	49,800 lb22,589 kg22.6 t	9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
SANY SY215C	51,919 lb23,550 kg23.6 t	10 ft 5 in	11 ft 1 in
John Deere 210 P-Tier	51,940 lb23,560 kg23.6 t	10 ft 6 in	9 ft 11 in
Komatsu PC210LC-11	53,265 lb24,161 kg24.2 t	10 ft 1 in	10 ft
Caterpillar 330	69,200 lb31,389 kg31.4 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 1 in
SANY SY365H	79,366 lb36,000 kg36 t	10 ft 6 in	11 ft 8 in
Komatsu PC360LC-11	80,547 lb36,536 kg36.5 t	11 ft 3 in	10 ft 9 in
John Deere 350 P-Tier	80,985 lb36,734 kg36.7 t	11 ft 2 in	10 ft 9 in

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Common questions

How much does the Caterpillar 320 weigh?

Operating weight: 49,800 lb (22,589 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.

How big is the Caterpillar 320?

Transport length 31 ft 3 in, transport width 9 ft 9 in, transport height 9 ft 9 in.

What trailer do I need to haul a Caterpillar 320?

One with a payload rating above 49,800 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 9 ft 9 in tall it needs a step deck or lowboy to stay under 13 ft 6 in.

Do I need a CDL to haul a Caterpillar 320?

For commercial hauling, almost certainly: a trailer rated over 10,000 lb towed by a truck whose GVWR brings the combined rating to 26,001 lb or more requires a Class A CDL (49 CFR 383.91). A 49,800 lb machine needs a trailer rated well over 10,000 lb.

Sources and verification

Checked October 6, 2026 against:

Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.