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Caterpillar 320 VS HYUNDAI R230LM Smart Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹ 62 L - 64 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Gross Power
129 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
110 kw
Net Power
128 kw
108 kw
Net Power
128 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5,880 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5,880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS-V
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS-V
Max Torque
775 Nm
625 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
625 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
23300 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
49 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
49 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
323 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
323 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6220 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6220 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5,720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5,720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9,330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9,330 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6,520 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6,520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
6,010 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
6,010 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
117.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
117.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3,110 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3,110 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2,920 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2,920 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3300 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
206.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
206.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2 × 12 V
Battery
24 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
80 A
Alternator Output
95 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
Pros
- Higher Engine Power & Digging Capability
- Strong Excavation & Stability
- Smart Hydraulic & Control Systems
