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CAT 321 VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
CAT 321
₹54L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
100 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
68 kw
Net Power
129 kw
66 kw
Net Power
129 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
500 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
58 %
Gradeability
27 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD Monitor
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 321
Pros
- 136 HP Cat C3.6 engine delivers strong digging performance.
- An advanced electrohydraulic system improves cycle time.
- Eco Mode and Intelligent ECM help reduce fuel consumption
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
