Comparison · Excavator

Caterpillar 320 vs SANY SY215C

The Caterpillar 320 and SANY SY215C 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 SANY in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

	Caterpillar Caterpillar 320	SANY SANY SY215C
Operating weight	22,500 kg (49,600 lb)	22,000 kg (48,500 lb)
Engine power	121 kW (162 hp)	120 kW (161 hp)
Net power	≈121 kW (162 hp)	≈118–122 kW (158–164 hp)
Max. digging depth	≈6.7 m (22 ft)	≈6.6 m (21 ft 8 in)
Engine	Cat C7.1	Cummins or Isuzu (by market)
Max. reach at ground level	≈9.9 m (32 ft 6 in)	—
Bucket capacity	0.9–1.5 m³ (1.2–2.0 yd³)	0.9–1.3 m³ (1.2–1.7 yd³)
Fuel tank	≈345 L (91 US gal)	—
Emissions	EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V	Varies by market (up to 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	+ Much lower purchase price than Japanese and Western rivals + Generous standard features and extended warranty in many markets + Strong hydraulic performance
Watch-outs	− Higher purchase price than most rivals − Technology packages add significant cost − Electronic complexity can mean dealer-only diagnostics	− Resale values lower and less predictable − Dealer and parts support varies widely by country − Specifications differ between markets, so compare carefully
	Full 320 review	Full SY215C 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.