New heavy-duty undercarriage configuration for the Cat® 325 Excavator offers increased stability in demanding conditions

Featuring a 7.5-tonne (16,540-lb) counterweight, the new configuration enhances balance and control even when equipped with attachments like a blade, Variable Angle Boom (VAB), heavy-duty stick, bucket thumbs, or quick coupler. The new configuration can be fitted with either Reach or VAB fronts, with or without a blade, and comes with a thumb-ready stick and quick coupler circuit preinstalled from the factory, reducing the need for aftermarket modifications. Stability equivalent to the 325 with an 8.3-tonne (18,300-lb) counterweight and standard undercarriage, its larger final drives increase drawbar pull to better climb grades, and higher swing torque maintains swing uphill capabilities.

When equipped with the latest HD configuration, the compact radius Cat 325 Excavator delivers heavy-duty performance with unmatched versatility when working in tight spaces. It offers all the benefits expected by operators – factory-integrated technology to boost productivity, extended maintenance intervals to help keep operating costs low, and electrohydraulic efficiency for smooth, precise operation.

The excavator’s electro-hydraulic pump and main control valve work together to optimize power and efficiency for the 325, delivering the performance needed. By automatically adjusting engine power to match hydraulic demands, Smart Mode operation helps lower fuel consumption.

Longer fuel life, hydraulic oil and air filters for the 325 reduce the number of filters over the life of the machine to deliver low maintenance costs. No pilot or case drain filters result in fewer filters to replace over the machine’s service life, and ground-level engine oil level checks keep the operator safely on the ground when performing daily maintenance inspections.

More information on the Cat 325 Excavator can be found by contacting a Cat dealer or visiting cat.com.

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