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Caterpillar 320 vs Caterpillar 349

The Caterpillar 349 is about 120% heavier than the Caterpillar 320 (49,500 vs 22,500 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 349 has about 157% more engine power (311 kW (417 hp) vs 121 kW (162 hp)).

Caterpillar 320 hydraulic excavator digging on a site
Caterpillar Caterpillar 320
Caterpillar 349
Caterpillar Caterpillar 349
Operating weight 22,500 kg (49,600 lb)49,500 kg (109,100 lb)
Engine power 121 kW (162 hp)311 kW (417 hp)
Net power ≈121 kW (162 hp)≈311 kW (417 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈6.7 m (22 ft)≈7.9 m (25 ft 11 in)
Engine Cat C7.1Cat C13
Max. reach at ground level ≈9.9 m (32 ft 6 in)—
Bucket capacity 0.9–1.5 m³ (1.2–2.0 yd³)—
Fuel tank ≈345 L (91 US gal)—
Emissions EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V—
Strengths
  • + Factory-integrated Cat Grade with 2D and Assist features
  • + Up to 25% lower maintenance cost than the previous F-series, according to Cat
  • + Excellent resale value and dealer support worldwide
  • + High digging forces
  • + Large bucket range
  • + Technology for production monitoring
Watch-outs
  • − Higher purchase price than most rivals
  • − Technology packages add significant cost
  • − Electronic complexity can mean dealer-only diagnostics
  • − Transport requires disassembly or special permits
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.