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Caterpillar Excavators

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 313 Excavator

Current 313 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 30,400 lb13,800 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 19 ft 1.9 in5,840 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 28 ft 4.9 in8,660 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 313 GC Excavator

Current 313 GC manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 30,400 lb13,800 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 19 ft 9.8 in6,040 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 28 ft 4.9 in8,660 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 315 Excavator

Current 315 product page · United States / North American reference

Operating weight: 34,000 lb15,400 kg
Maximum digging depth: 19 ft 8 in5,990 mm
Maximum reach at ground level: 28 ft 6 in8,690 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 315 GC Excavator

Current 315 GC manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 34,000 lb15,400 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 19 ft 7.8 in5,990 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 28 ft 6.1 in8,690 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 317 Excavator

Current 317 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 40,200 lb18,200 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 21 ft6,400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 29 ft 6.7 in9,010 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 317 GC Excavator

Current 317 GC manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 38,000 lb17,200 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 21 ft6,400 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 29 ft 6.7 in9,010 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 319 Excavator

Current 319 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 44,100 lb20,000 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 21 ft 5.9 in6,550 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 30 ft 1.8 in9,190 mm

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Excavators

Current model

Caterpillar 320 Excavator

Current North American 320 product page · United States / North American reference

Operating weight: 49,800 lb22,600 kg
Maximum digging depth: 22 ft 0 in6,720 mm
Maximum reach at ground level: 32 ft 4 in9,860 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 320 GC Excavator

Current 320 GC manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 48,500 lb22,000 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22 ft 0.6 in6,720 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 32 ft 4.2 in9,860 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 323 Excavator

Current 323 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 55,100 lb25,000 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22 ft 1 in6,730 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 32 ft 4.6 in9,870 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 325 Excavator

Current 325 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 62,600 lb28,400 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 21 ft 11.8 in6,700 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 32 ft 1 in9,780 mm

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Excavators

Current manufacturer model

Caterpillar 326 Excavator

Current 326 manufacturer record · United States / North American reference

Operating Weight: 56,400 lb25,600 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 22 ft 4.5 in6,820 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Level: 33 ft 2.4 in10,120 mm

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Choosing excavators for the job

Match the machine to digging depth, reach, lift requirements, ground conditions, transport limits and the hydraulic demands of the intended attachments. A larger machine is not automatically more productive when access, mobilization and finishing work matter.

Machine types and configurations

Mid-size crawler
Large crawler
Wheeled
Reduced- and zero-tail-swing
Long-reach and specialty; mini excavators have a separate category

Specifications that matter

Specification	Why it matters
Operating weight	Defines machine class, transport exposure and stability context.
Engine output	Compare the same power rating standard and the demands of the intended work.
Maximum digging depth and reach	Shows whether the configured machine fits the required work envelope.
Bucket capacity	Must suit the material, work envelope, machine geometry and configuration.
Tail-swing type	Check clearance behind the machine throughout its swing, especially near walls and traffic.
Auxiliary hydraulic flow	Determines powered-attachment capability and circuit requirements.
Transport dimensions	Check the travel configuration against trailer space, access restrictions and route requirements.