HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

• Use up to 20% less fuel than the 323F excavator.
• Increase operator efficiency by up to 45% with a suite of Cat Connect technologies that lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance
• Match the excavator to the job using power modes including new Smart mode that automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to your digging conditions.
• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for your precise digging requirements.
• The electronically controlled, turbocharged engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards using a transparent aftertreatment system that requires no operator input or downtime
• 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 EFFICIENCY AND BOOST PRODUCTIVITY WITH INTEGRATED CAT CONNECT

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• Boost productivity up to 45% vs traditional grading with the standard Cat GRADE with 2D system- includes indicate-only and laser capability.     
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  • Dig with real-time guidance on depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade.
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  • The 2D system is upgradable to Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D or Cat GRADE with 3D.
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• Standard Grade Assist:     
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  • Stay on grade - simply and effortlessly - with single-lever digging.
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  • Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications for easy, accurate, and fast jobs.
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  • Keep your tracks on the ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.
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  • 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.
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• Standard Cat PAYLOAD on-board weighing system:     
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  • Achieve precise load targets and increase loading efficiency with on-the-go weighing and real-time estimates of your payload without swinging.
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  • Track your daily productivity such as truck target weights and load/cycle counts.
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  • Calibration can be performed in a matter of minutes.
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  • Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets.
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• Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D:     
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  • Create and edit grade designs with ease on a second high-resolution 10 in (254 mm) touchscreen monitor.
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• Upgrade to optional Cat GRADE with 3D:     
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  • Create and edit designs with ease and see the front linkage's full range of motion on a second high-resolution 10 in (254 mm) touchscreen monitor.
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  • Know the excavator's exact position relative to GPS and GLONASS systems.
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  • The machine automatically compensates for excavator pitch and roll caused by sloping ground conditions.
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• Standard Product Link™ provides location, machine hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, diagnostic codes, and other machine data on demand through VisionLink® online interface, helping you improve jobsite efficiency with lower operating costs.

WORK IN COMFORT IN THE ALL-NEW CAB

• Two cab options - Deluxe, and Premium- let you choose the level of comfort you need.
• Enjoy wide spacing between consoles for a more spacious comfortable environment.
• Sit in new, wide seats that adjust for operators of all sizes (heated and heated/cooled options are available).
• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console (in Deluxe and Premium cabs 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 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.

BUILT FOR LONG LIFE

• 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 a new 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.

SIMPLE TO OPERATE

• You can navigate quickly on the standard, high-resolution 8 in (203 mm) touchscreen monitor or with the optional 10 in (254 m) touchscreen monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
• A second 10 in (254 mm) monitor is available for the advanced grade control.
• Easy keyless push-to-start engine using your Bluetooth key fob, or your smartphone to enable the pushbutton start feature.
• Match the excavator's operation to your digging style by adjusting the joystick response and programming the function of each joystick button.
• Easily use the monitor to change the joystick pattern from the cab. You can choose two-way or four-way patterns options. Store your pattern preference and let the machine automatically set the pattern when you log in with your unique Operator ID.
• 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..

MAINTENANCE

• Extended maintenance intervals reduce maintenance costs by 15% over the Cat 323F excavator. (15% savings calculated over 12000 machine hours.)
• Reversing electric cooling fans make it easy to clean radiator, oil coolers, and condensers.
• An all-new engine air cleaner with integrated pre-cleaner has twice the life of radial seal air cleaners.
• The new hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3000 hour replacement interval - 50% longer than previous filter designs.
• Track your excavator's filter life and maintenance intervals can via the in-cab monitor.
• Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the new engine oil dip stick located on ground level.
• S·O·S ports with extended sampling intervals are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allows for quick easy extraction of samples for fluid analysis.

SAFETY

• Work safely under structures or near traffic with the standard 2D E-fence feature integrated right out of the factory, which prevents any part of the excavator from moving outside operator-defined set points, avoiding hazards and jobsite accidents.
• Access 100% of daily maintenance points from ground level - no need for you to climb on top of excavator.
• 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 pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.
• The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
• Ground level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
• 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.
• New 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 ISO 2867 requirements.

OVERVIEW

The Cat® 323 excavator has the speed, efficiency, and power for your heavy-duty applications requiring maximum productivity. You get built-in Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload as standard equipment right from the factory, boosting your operator efficiency by up to 45%. Combine these features with a new cab, longer maintenance intervals and reduced fuel consumption that lower maintenance costs by up to 15% and fuel consumption by up to 20% and you have an absolutely low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator built for your heavy-duty applications.

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