Caterpillar

325 Hydraulic Excavator

Name: 325 Hydraulic Excavator
Brand: Caterpillar

Net Power – ISO 9249

172 HP

128.5 kW

Operating Weight

62800 lb

28500 kg

Maximum Digging Depth

22 ft

6700 mm

Overview

The Cat® 325 Excavator brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies like Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, Lift Assist and Payload – all standard equipment from the factory to boost your operator efficiencies up to 45%. Combine these features with a compact radius design for working in tight spaces, an ergonomic cab, longer maintenance intervals that lower your maintenance costs up to 20%, and a power system that reduces fuel consumption by up to 25% and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator that’s perfect for medium- to heavy-duty applications. Optional blade allows for faster job site cleaning and leveling as well as better lifting capabilities. Optional heavy counterweight allows you to maximize the performance of this compact radius machine.

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Specifications

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Engine

Spec	Value
Net Power – ISO 9249	172 HP 128.5 kW
Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN)	175 hp (metric) 175 hp (metric)
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 Cat C4.4
Engine Power – ISO 14396	174 HP 129.4 kW
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)	176 hp (metric) 176 hp (metric)
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Stroke	5 in 127 mm
Displacement	269 in³ 4.4 l
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
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 2,200 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 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2)	¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% 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. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (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 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% 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. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (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

Spec	Value
Main System – Maximum Flow – Implement	429 L/min (113 gal/min) 429 L/min (113 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Normal	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode	5510 psi 38000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Travel	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Swing	3988 psi 27500 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Spec	Value
Swing Speed	11.12 r/min 11.12 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	60360 ft·lbf 82 kN·m

Weights

Spec	Value
Operating Weight	62800 lb 28500 kg
Note	Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9B1 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes and 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9B1 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes and 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight.

Service Refill Capacities

Spec	Value
Fuel Tank Capacity	82.7 gal (US) 313 l
Cooling System	3.1 gal (US) 11.8 l
Engine Oil	4 gal (US) 15 l
Swing Drive	1.5 gal (US) 5.5 l
Final Drive – Each	1.2 gal (US) 4.5 l
Hydraulic System – Including Tank	60.8 gal (US) 230 l
Hydraulic Tank	29.4 gal (US) 111 l
DEF Tank	6.9 gal (US) 26 l

Dimensions

Spec	Value
Boom	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Shipping Height – Top of Cab	10.1 ft 3080 mm
Handrail Height	10.5 ft 3190 mm
Shipping Length	29.2 ft 8890 mm
Tail Swing Radius	5.11 ft 1810 mm
Counterweight Clearance	3.3 ft 980 mm
Ground Clearance	1.5 ft 440 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	12 ft 3650 mm
Track Length	14.7 ft 4460 mm
Track Gauge	7.1 ft 2380 mm
Transport Width – 600 mm (24”) Shoes	9.8 ft 2980 mm
Transport Width – 790 mm (31 in) Shoes	10.4 ft 3170 mm

Working Ranges & Forces

Spec	Value
Maximum Digging Depth	22 ft 6700 mm
Boom	Reach 5.7 m (18'8") Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick	Reach 2.9 m (9'6") Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket	HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	32.1 ft 9780 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	36 ft 10970 mm
Maximum Loading Height	25.11 ft 7900 mm
Minimum Loading Height	9.9 ft 2980 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	21.5 ft 6520 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16 ft 4880 mm
Bucket Digging Force – ISO	33720 lbf 150 kN
Stick Digging Force – ISO	23830 lbf 106 kN

Air Conditioning System

Spec	Value
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons).