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CAT 323D3 VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
CAT 323D3
₹ 44 L - 46 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
CAT 323D3
₹44L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
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CAT 323D3
From ₹ 44 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
CAT C7.1
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
CAT C7.1
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
152 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
152 kw
68 kw
Net Power
143 kw
66 kw
Net Power
143 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
151 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
151 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
UN R96 Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
UN R96 Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
900 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
900 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22800 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
22800 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
22800 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
22800 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
1020 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
1020 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
46.8 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
46.8 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
430 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
430 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
276 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
276 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
129 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
129 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4351 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4351 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6431 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6431 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
6962 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6962 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
7542 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
7542 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
76 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
76 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
138 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
138 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4460 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
4460 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9460 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9460 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
2970 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
2970 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
3.050 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.050 m
3 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11.88 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11.88 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.05
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
1.05
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
normal digging and loading.
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
normal digging and loading.
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
203
LCD Monitor
Display Type
203
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanically adjustable with headrest & armrests
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Mechanically adjustable with headrest & armrests
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2 × 12 V V
2x12 V
Battery
2 × 12 V V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 323D3
Pros
- High Performance & Productivity
- Large bucket capacity (≈1.20 m³)
- Fuel Efficiency
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.