Cat® 325 Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 325 Excavator delivers powerful performance with intuitive technology to help operators work faster and more accurately. Perfect for utilities, roadwork, and urban sites, its compact radius design fits tight spaces while a fuel-efficient power system and extended service intervals help lower operating costs.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249 172hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 175hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396 174hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 176hp (metric)
Bore 4in
Stroke 5in
Displacement 269in³
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
Note (2) ¹Cat® diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 10

Weights

Operating Weight 62600lb
Note Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.9B1 (9'6") stick, Heavy Duty (HD) 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³) bucket, 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser shoes and 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight.

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth 22ft
Boom Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 32.1ft
Maximum Cutting Height 36ft
Maximum Loading Height 25.11ft
Minimum Loading Height 9.9ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 21.5ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 33720lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO 23830lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow 429 L/min (113 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5510psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3990psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed* 11.12r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 60480lbf·ft
Note (1) *For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 82.7gal (US)
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
Engine Oil 4gal (US)
Swing Drive 1.5gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.2gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 60.8gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 29.3gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.9gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom Reach 5.7 m (18'8")
Stick Reach 2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket HD 1.19 m³ (1.56 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 10.1ft
Handrail Height 10.5ft
Shipping Length 29.2ft
Tail Swing Radius 5.11ft
Counterweight Clearance 3.3ft
Ground Clearance 1.5ft
Length to Center of Rollers 12ft
Track Length 14.7ft
Track Gauge 7.1ft
Transport Width - 790 mm (31 in) Shoes 10.5ft

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system conta

Sustainability

Recyclability 98%

Standard Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat® dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
    • Mechanical-suspension seat (Comfort only)
    • Heated air-suspension seat (Deluxe only)
    • Heated and ventilated air-suspension seat (Premium only)
    • High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Comfort only)
    • High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Deluxe, Premium only)
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
    • Work tool recognition and tracking (PL161)
    • Cat Grade with 2D
    • Cat Assist
    • Cat Payload
  • Electrical System
    • Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries
    • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
    • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
  • Engine
    • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
    • One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
    • Auto engine idle shutdown
    • 50° C (122° F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
    • –18° C (0° F) cold start capability
    • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
    • Reversing electric cooling fans
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
    • Auto hydraulic warm up
    • Auto two-speed travel
    • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
    • Auto dig boost
  • Safety And Security
    • 2D E-Fence
    • Auto hammer stop
    • Rearview camera
    • Right-side-view camera
    • Lift assist
    • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
    • Lockable disconnect switch
    • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
    • Signaling/warning horn
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
    • Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • Tie-down points on base frame

Optional Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult yourCat® dealer for details.
  • Booms And Sticks
    • 5.7 m (18'8") Reach boom
    • 5.7 m (18'8") HD Reach boom
    • 2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") Variable Angle boom
    • 2.9 m (9'6") Reach stick
    • 2.5 m (8'2") HD Reach stick
    • 2.9 m (9'6") HD Reach stick
    • 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Roller rear sunscreen
    • Cat Stick Steer
  • Cat Technologies
    • Operator Coaching
    • Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Cat Grade 3D Ready
    • Cat Grade Connectivity
    • Cat Advanced Payload
    • Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) integration
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Engine
    • –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
  • Hydraulic System
    • SmartBoom (Europe only)
    • Hydraulic efficiency monitoring
    • Hammer return filter circuit
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
  • Undercarriage And Structures - 190 Mm (7.5") Track Pitch
    • Base frame with SD track rollers and standard carrier rollers
    • Base frame with SD track rollers and standard carrier rollers for use with blade
    • Long undercarriage
    • 600 mm (24") HD triple grouser track shoes
    • 700 mm (28") HD triple grouser track shoes
    • 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser track shoes
    • 700 mm (28") HD triple grouser track shoes with bolt on rubber pad
    • 790 mm (31") HD triple grouser track shoes with bolt on rubber pad
    • 4900 kg (10,800 lb) counterweight
    • 6700 kg (14,770 lb) counterweight
    • 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight
    • 2980 mm (9'9") blade
    • 3170 mm (10'5") blade
  • Undercarriage And Structures - 203 Mm (8") Track Pitch
    • HD Base frame with SD track rollers and HD carrier rollers
    • HD Base frame with SD track rollers and HD carrier rollers for use with blade
    • HD Long undercarriage
    • 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
    • 700 mm (28") triple grouser track shoes
    • 800 mm (31") triple grouser track shoes
    • 900 mm (35") triple grouser track shoes
    • 7500 kg (16,540 lb) counterweight
    • 2980 mm (9'9") blade
    • 3170 mm (10'5") blade