Caterpillar 325B

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar 325B is a model in the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 179.5 hp (125.3 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,604 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 25,900 kg. Ground clearance is 512.1 mm. The tank holds 420.2 litres. The pump delivers 416 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 310 litres. Working pressure is 343 bar. The cooling system holds 31.8 litres. The oil fill is 20.1 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the Cat 3116TA. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 325B sits at the bottom of that range with 179.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 325B LN below it with 170.3 hp and the 229 above it with 182.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 17 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3116TAcorrect
Power179.5 hp (125.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,604 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged and Aftercooledcorrect
Coolant capacity31.8 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity20.1 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance512.1correct
Unladen weight25,900 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow416 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity310 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity420.2 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height3,090.7correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.8 kW/t (125 kW / 25.9 t)

Stronger than 61% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 325B have?

The Caterpillar 325B delivers 180 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 325B weigh?

The unladen weight is 25,900 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 325B have?

6 cylinders, 6,604 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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