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Caterpillar 320 vs John Deere 210 P-Tier

The Caterpillar 320 and John Deere 210 P-Tier are almost identical in operating weight (about 22,500 and 22,000 kg).

Engine output is effectively the same on both machines.

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and John Deere in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

Caterpillar 320 hydraulic excavator digging on a site
Caterpillar Caterpillar 320
John Deere 210 P-Tier excavator
John Deere John Deere 210 P-Tier
Operating weight 22,500 kg (49,600 lb)22,000 kg (48,500 lb)
Engine power 121 kW (162 hp)119 kW (160 hp)
Net power ≈121 kW (162 hp)≈119 kW (159 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈6.7 m (22 ft)≈6.6 m (21 ft 8 in)
Engine Cat C7.1—
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
  • + SmartGrade factory machine control
  • + Strong Deere dealer network
Watch-outs
  • − Higher purchase price than most rivals
  • − Technology packages add significant cost
  • − Electronic complexity can mean dealer-only diagnostics
  • − Mainly sold in the Americas
Full 320 reviewFull 210 P-Tier review

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.