M322D2

Fuel Efficiency and Low Exhaust Emissions

The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meets China Stage III Nonroad emission standards, and Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, while offering optimum performance, high fuel efficiency and reliability. This means more work done in a day, low operating cost and minimal impact on our environment.

Quiet Operation

Low sound levels, as a result of the variable on-demand fan speed and remote cooling system.

Technologies and Longer Service Intervals

Product Link™ allows remote monitoring of the machine and helps improve your fleet efficiency as well as reduce your costs. Your Cat dealer can help extend service intervals, meaning fewer required fluids and disposals, all adding up to lower operating costs.

Fewer Leaks and Spills

Lubricant filters and various drains are designed to minimize spills. Cat O-Ring Face Seals, Cat XT™-6 ES hoses help prevent leaks that can reduce performance.

Cat Certified Used

This program is a key element in the range of solutions offered by Caterpillar and Cat dealers throughout the world to help customers achieve growth at the lowest cost while eliminating waste. Used equipment is inspected, guaranteed and ready for work and customers will benefit from a Caterpillar warranty.

The Power and Performance You Need

The Cat engine meets China Stage III Nonroad emission standards, and U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, delivers a maximum net power (Acc. ISO 14396) of 128.8 kW at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm.

On-demand Strategies for Fuel Efficiency – Smart Engines

The engine is electronically controlled and equipped with the Common Rail Fuel System. Smart engines automatically operate at the most efficient operating point depending on the application, to save fuel with no impact on performance.

On-demand Strategies for Fuel Efficiency – Demand Fan Cooling System

The electronically controlled hydraulic motor drives a variable speed on-demand fan, resulting in optimized fuel consumption.

On-demand Strategies for Fuel Efficiency – One-Touch Low Idle and Automatic Engine Speed Control

The Automatic Engine Speed Control reduces engine speed if no operation is performed after a pre-set amount of time, reducing fuel consumption and sound levels. The One-Touch Low Idle Control allows you to instantly reduce the engine speed with one touch.

On-demand Strategies for Fuel Efficiency – Eco and Work Modes

• The Eco Mode can reduce significantly your fuel consumption while preserving productivity results for most applications.
• The Travel Mode optimizes driveline performance while preserving fuel.
• The Power Mode is the best compromise between productivity and fuel efficiency for heavy load applications.

Comfortable Seat Options

Both standard and comfort seat options give your operators all the comfort they need for a long day of work. The comfort seat is equipped with a passive seat climate control, air suspension with automatic adjustment to the operator's weight, lumbar support and a seat heater.

Low Vibration/Sound Levels

The rubber-mounted cab includes thick steel tubing. Associated with the comfortable air-suspended seat, it helps reduce vibrations and sound levels.

Comfortable Operation

Two-way pedals for travel and auxiliary circuits provide increased floor space, reducing the need to change positions. The steering column is easily tiltable thanks to a large pedal at its base.

Automatic Climate Control

Easy adjustment of the cab temperature with filtered ventilation to make your operators comfortable in all climates.

Storage Compartments

A large compartment behind the seat provides sufficient room to store a large lunch box or a hard hat. A cover secures the contents during machine operation. Several other dedicated areas can hold large mugs, MP3 players or a cell phone.

Power Supply and MP3 Radio

The cab includes a 12V-7A power supply socket for charging electronic devices such as MP3 players, laptops and cell phones. A CD/MP3 radio is available.

Ergonomic Layout and Smart Controls

The operator station is designed for simplicity, functionality and ease of operation. Frequently used switches are centralized on the right-hand switch console. Features like the heavy lift mode, ride control* or SmartBoom™* will not only increase your productivity but also help reduce fatigue for your operators.

Large Color Monitor

Easy to read and in local language, you can rely on the high-resolution LCD monitor, which will keep you aware of any important information. “Quick Access” buttons allow a quick selection of favorite functions. The tool select function lets you preset up to ten different hydraulic attachments for quick tool changes.

Optimized Visibility

All glass is affixed directly to the cab, eliminating the use of window frames. The 70/30 split front windshield stores the upper portion above the operator and is easy to release. A large skylight provides upward visibility and includes a retractable sunscreen. The parallel wiper system covers the entire front windshield.

Standard Rearview Camera

Together with the best in class visibility to all sides, the rear view displayed on the monitor helps ensure a safe operation.

*Not available in all territories like Africa, Middle East and Eurasia. Please contact your Cat dealer for details.

High Travel Speed (Maximum 37 km/h)

Reduces travel time between sites.

Stabilizers and Dozer Blade – Versatile Solutions to Do It All.

Various undercarriage configurations are available to provide the best solution for your work environment including dozer blades and/or outriggers. Outriggers can be individually controlled to horizontally stabilize the machine even on slight slopes.

Smart Travel Alarm (Adjustable)

The alarm sounds when the machine starts moving. The Auto Mode stops the alarm when it has been sounding for an uninterrupted 10-second interval. It can also be disabled (optional).

Heavy Duty Axles

Rigidity and long life with effective transmission protection and heavy-duty axles. The transmission is mounted directly on the rear axle for protection and optimum ground clearance. The front axle offers wide oscillating and steering angles.

Advanced Disc Brake System

Minimizes the rocking effect when working free on wheels. The disc brake system acts directly on the hub instead of the drive shaft to avoid planetary gear backlash. The axle design lowers life costs. Oil change intervals can be up to 2,000 working hours depending on the machine usage.

Dedicated Swing Pump

This closed hydraulic circuit being dedicated to the swing only, maximizes swing performance without reducing power to the other hydraulic functions, resulting in smoother combined movements.

Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics, Tremendous Versatility

The versatility of the hydraulic system can be expanded to utilize a wide variety of hydraulic work tools. Basic controls include (optional):

• The Multi-Combined Valve allows the operator to select up to ten preset work tools from the monitor.
• A medium pressure function providing proportional flow, ideal for tilting buckets or rotating tools.
• A hammer circuit (one-way high pressure).
• A dedicated circuit to operate hydraulic quick couplers.

Heavy Lift Mode

Maximizes your lifting performance by boosting the lifting capacity of the machine up to 7%.

Adjustable Swing Aggressiveness

Allows you to adjust the aggressiveness of the machine swing to match the operator's preferences.

Stick Regeneration Circuit

Increases efficiency and helps enhance controllability for higher productivity.

Rugged Performance

Booms and sticks are welded, box section structures with thick, multiplate fabrications in high stress areas for the tough work you do.

Flexibility

The choice of various booms and sticks provides the right balance of reach and digging forces for all applications.

Sticks

• Short stick (2200 mm) for maximum breakout force and lifting capability
• Medium stick (2500 mm) for greater crowd force and lift capacity
• Long stick (2800 mm) for greater depth and reach

Booms

• Variable Adjustable (VA) – improved right side visibility and roading balance. When working in tight quarters or lifting heavy loads, the VA boom offers the best flexibility.
• One-Piece Boom – Fits best for all standard applications such as truck loading and digging. A unique straight section in the curve of the side plate reduces stress flow and helps increase boom life.

SmartBoom*

Reduces Stress and Vibration.

Rock Scraping

Scraping rock and finishing work is easy and fast. SmartBoom simplifies the task and allows more focus on stick and bucket, while the boom freely goes up and down without using pump flow.

Hammer Work

The front parts automatically follow the hammer while penetrating the rock. Blank shots or excessive force on the hammer are avoided resulting in longer life for the hammer and the machine. Similar advantages with vibratory plate compactors.

Truck Loading

Loading trucks from a bench is more productive and fuel efficient as the return cycle is reduced while the boom down function does not require pump flow.

*Not available in all territories like Africa, Middle East and Eurasia. Please contact your Cat dealer for details.

Ride Control*

Fast Travel Speed with More Comfort

The ride control system lets you travel faster over rough terrain with improved ride quality for the operator. Accumulators are acting as shock absorbers to dampen the front part motion. It can be activated through a button located on the soft switch panel in the cab.

*Not available in all territories like Africa, Middle East and Eurasia. Please contact your Cat dealer for details.

Get the Most from Your Machine

If you have multiple tasks to get done in a typical work day, the M322D2 can help. Highly versatile, you can easily expand all the possibilities it offers by utilizing any of the variety of Cat attachments.

Change Jobs Quickly

A quick coupler brings the ability to quickly change attachments, and increase your flexibility. Operators will be encouraged to use the right tool for the job and fewer machines will be needed.

Dig, Load and Landscape

A wide range of buckets offers solutions for digging, excavating, trenching, loading and finishing. Ditch Cleaning buckets are suitable for grading and finishing in landscaping applications or for loading loose material that is stockpiled, where teeth would damage the surface.

Sort and Handle Material

With increasing environmental regulations, you need efficient ways to deal with waste. Save on transportation, manpower and dumping costs with Cat grapples by sorting debris at source and trucking it separately. And when you need good penetration, you can count on Cat digging grapples.

Build, Compact and Maintain Roads

Whether you do finish grading with leveling buckets, ditch cleaning, sewer and water, or compaction, the machine in combination with the appropriate work tool will do the job quickly.

Save Time with Every Tool Change

Perform tool changes in seconds … Combine a quick coupler with common attachments that can be shared between the same size machines and you'll get flexibility on every job. The hydraulic quick coupler automates tool exchange, so operators can change work tools quickly, from the safety and comfort of their cabs. Make your operators more efficient and productive.

Power Match

Match your Cat hydraulic work tools to your Cat machine, and get the most out of the standard, built-in software. Work tool changes have never been easier!

Attachment availability varies depending on territories. Contact your Cat dealer to learn more about the specific attachment choices available in your region.

• FOPS certified cab
• Falling object guards “bolt-on” compatibility (optional guards)
• Anti-drift devices for booms, sticks and buckets
• Sound proofing
• Ground level maintenance
• Punched, anti-slippery walking surfaces
• Three points of contact ingress
• LED rear roading lights
• Excellent visibility
• Standard rearview camera
• Adjustable travel alarm
• Emergency shut-off switch
• Battery disconnect switch
• Swing mechanical lock
• Rotating beacon (optional)
• Emergency hammer and exit

From helping you to choose the right machine to knowledgeable on-going support, Cat dealers provide the best-in-sales and services.

• Best long-term investment with financing options and services
• Productive operation with training programs
• Preventive maintenance and guaranteed maintenance contracts
• Uptime, with best-in-class parts availability
• Repair, rebuild, or replace? Your dealer can help evaluate the best option.

Extended Service Intervals to Reduce Costs

• S·O·SSM Oil Sampling Analysis – Enhances performance and durability. This system can predict potential failures and can extend hydraulic oil change intervals up to 6,000 hours.
• Engine Oil (low ash oil) – Cat engine oil is more cost effective and provides industry-leading performance. Engine oil change interval can be extended up to 500 hours.
• Capsule Filter – The hydraulic return filter prevents from contamination when the hydraulic oil is changed.
• Fuel Filters and Water Separator – The new filtration system is suited for challenging work conditions, even when using poor fuel quality. The new primary filter offers increased filtration capabilities and works in conjunction with a water separator. Fuel filters are designed to last up to 500 hours (250 hours with very poor fuel quality). The primary fuel filter includes a fuel priming pump, a water level switch and a visual restriction indicator.
• Remote Greasing – Centralized or grouped points for hard to reach and critical locations.

Easy Ground Level Maintenance

Our excavators are designed with the operator and technician in mind. Door opening is assisted with gaz springs.

• Front Compartment – Ground level access to the batteries, air-to-air aftercooler, air conditioner condenser and the air cleaner filter.
• Swing-out Air Conditioner Condenser allows cleaning on both sides and access to the air-to-air aftercooler.
• Engine Compartment – The longitudinal layout ensures accessibility from ground level.

CAT® CONNECT

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you'll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before.

Cat Connect technologies offer improvements in these key areas: Equipment Management – increase uptime and reduce operating costs. Productivity – monitor production and manage job site efficiency. Safety – enhance job site awareness to keep your people and equipment safe.

Featured Cat Connect technologies include the following:

Link

Link technologies provide wireless capability to machines to enable two-way transfer of information collected by on-board sensors, control modules, and other Cat Connect technologies.

Manage Your Machine Remotely

Cat Product Link is a system that is deeply integrated into the machine monitoring system to take the guesswork out of managing your equipment. The system tracks location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes and shares it with you through VisionLink® to help you maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower operating costs.