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CAT 320CL VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U Comparison
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
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CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Gross Power
102.9 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
102.9 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
103 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
103 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
138 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
138 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1116 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1116 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS III
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS III
Max Torque
800 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22300 kg
2356 kg
Operating Weight
22300 kg
2356 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
2200 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
2200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
180 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
180 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
29 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
29 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
35 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
35 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2330 mm
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
2000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
2000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4320 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2650 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2650 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
3580 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
3580 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
19.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
19.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
13.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
13.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
30 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
1.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
1.6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1500 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
725 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
725 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
1000 mm
3800 mm
Overall Length
1000 mm
3800 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1450 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1450 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2420 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2420 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2100 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2100 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.500 m
Track Width
700 mm
250 mm
Track Width
700 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
21 kN
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
21 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.06 – 0.08
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.06 – 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
40 A
Alternator Output
50 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
Pros
- Zero Tail Swing: The rear of the machine stays within the track width, making it perfect for working next to walls or in narrow lanes.
- Versatility: Equipped with a boom swing feature, allowing you to dig offset to the machine's path (useful for digging foundations along walls).
- Ease of Transport: At roughly 2.3 tons, it can be easily transported on a standard small truck or trailer.
