Product Description
The used Cat 320CL amphibious excavator (or "marsh buggy") is a specialized variant of Caterpillar’s 320CL, modified for seamless operation in water, marshes, swamps, and coastal areas. Retaining the original 320CL’s robust engine and hydraulic performance, it adds reinforced floating pontoons, waterproofed components, and enhanced stability for marine construction, dredging, and wetland projects. This pre-owned model offers reliable versatility for both aquatic and terrestrial tasks at a cost-effective price.
Key Features
- Amphibious Design: Equipped with large, buoyant pontoons (typically 6-8m in length) for flotation in shallow water (up to 3m depth).
- Waterproofed Systems: Sealed engine, hydraulic, and electrical components to prevent water damage during aquatic operations.
- Proven Power: 138 hp (103 kW) Cat 3066ATAAC engine, ensuring consistent performance for dredging, digging, and material handling.
- Dual-Ability: Operates efficiently on land (23000kg operating weight) and water, eliminating the need for separate equipment.
- Precise Control: Hydraulic system (240L capacity, 4980 psi) enables accurate movements for delicate water-based tasks.
Advantages
- Specialized Versatility: Tackles both marine and land projects (e.g., river dredging, coastal construction, wetland restoration) without switching machinery.
- Cost Savings: As a used model, it avoids the premium of new amphibious excavators while retaining Cat’s durability.
- Adaptability: Pontoon design distributes weight to minimize ground/waterbed disturbance, ideal for eco-sensitive areas.
- Easy Maintenance: Leverages Caterpillar’s global parts network, with specialized support for amphibious modifications.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Value |
Engine Model | CAT 3066ATAAC |
Net Flywheel Power | 138 hp (103 kW) |
Gross Power | 143 hp (107 kW) |
Bore | 4.02 in (102 mm) |
Stroke | 5.12 in (130 mm) |
Displacement | 389 in³ (6.37 L) |
Operating Weight | 50700 lb (23000 kg) |
Operating Weight - Standard Undercarriage | 49200 lb (22300 kg) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 gal (US) (284 L) |
Cooling System Capacity | 7.9 gal (US) (30 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity | 7.9 gal (US) (30 L) |
Swing Drive Oil Capacity | 2.1 gal (US) (8 L) |
Final Drive - Each Oil Capacity | 2.6 gal (US) (10 L) |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank Capacity | 63 gal (US) (240 L) |
Swing Speed | 11.5 r/min |
Swing Torque | 45611 lb/ft (61.8 kN·m) |
Maximum Drawbar Pull | 44040 lb (196 kN) |
Maximum Travel Speed | 3.4 mile/h (5.5 km/h) |
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) | 54.2 gpm (205 l/min) |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 4980 psi (34300 kPa) |
Maximum Pressure - Travel | 4980 psi (34300 kPa) |
Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3625 psi (25000 kPa) |
Pilot System - Maximum Flow | 10.8 gpm (41 l/min) |
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure | 600 psi (4120 kPa) |
Boom Cylinder - Bore | 5 in (120 mm) |
Boom Cylinder - Stroke | 50 in (1260 mm) |
Bucket Cylinder - Bore | 5 in (120 mm) |
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke | 41 in (1030 mm) |
Standard Track Width | 24 in (600 mm) (with standard undercarriage); 32 in (800 mm) (with long undercarriage - triple grouser) |
Optional Track Width | 24 in (600 mm); 28 in (700 mm); 32 in (800 mm) |
Transport Width | 121.26 in (3080 mm) |
Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m³ |
Arm Length | 2900 mm |
Ground Contact Pressure | 44.1 Kpa |
Bucket Digging Force | 132 kN |
Stick Digging Force | 99 kN |
Transport Total Length | 9390 mm |
Transport Total Width | 2980 mm |
Transport Total Height | 3050 mm |
Cab Height | 3050 mm |
Track Ground Contact Length | 3650 mm |
Track Total Length | 4450 mm |
Track Gauge | 2380 mm |
Minimum Ground Clearance | 460 mm |
Rear Swing Radius | 2770 mm |
Maximum Excavation Radius at Ground Level | 9710 mm |
Maximum Excavation Depth | 6550 mm |
Maximum Excavation Height | 9440 mm |
Maximum Unloading Height | 6670 mm |
Maximum Vertical Excavation Depth | 5440 mm |
Maximum Effective Excavation Depth | 6370 mm |


