SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 322C L vs John Deere 230 LC
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 322C L and the John Deere 230 LC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 322C L129 kW (173 HP)
John Deere 230 LC127 kW (170 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 322C L24222 kg (53400 lbs)
John Deere 230 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 322C L24222 kg (53400 lbs)
John Deere 230 LC23773 kg (52410 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 322C L Mid-Size Excavators | John Deere 230 LC Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 24222 kg (53400 lbs) | 23773 kg (52410 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 129 kW (173 HP) | 127 kW (170 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 427 cm (168 in.) | 622 cm (245 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 427 cm (168 in.) | 622 cm (245 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 792.5 cm (312.0 in.) | 655.3 cm (258.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 969.3 cm (381.6 in.) | 445.0 cm (175.2 in.) |
| Max Digging Reach | 701.0 cm (276.0 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 326.1 cm (128.4 in.) | 591.3 cm (232.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1039.4 cm (409.2 in.) | 1027.2 cm (404.4 in.) |
| Track Length | 4602.5 cm (1812.0 in.) | 4602.5 cm (1812.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m2 (1.6 cu yds) | 1.1 m2 (1.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) | — |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.5 m2 (0.7 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 48.8 cm (19.2 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 301.8 cm (118.8 in.) | 295.7 cm (116.4 in.) |
| Overall Width | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | — |
| Engine Model | 3126 B | 6068 H |
| Net Power | 129 kW (173 HP) | 127 kW (170 HP) |
| Gross Power | 137.4 kW (184.3 HP) | 135.2 kW (181.3 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 24222 kg (53400 lbs) | 23773 kg (52410 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.5 km (3.4 mph) |
| Cab Height | 301.8 cm (118.8 in.) | 295.7 cm (116.4 in.) |
| Fuel Capacity | 499.7 l (132.0 gal) | 310.4 l (82.0 gal) |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | — |
| Bore | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) | — |
| Shoe Size | 80.0 cm (31.5 in.) | 61.0 cm (24.0 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1124.7 cm (442.8 in.) | 941.8 cm (370.8 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 22.740 kg (50132 lbs) | 19.242 kg (42420 lbs) |
| Rated Power | — | 2100 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | — | 204 LPM (54 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 268.8 l (71.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | — | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Swing Speed | — | 13.5 RPM |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | — | 715.9 Nm (528.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | — | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | — | 46.2 kPa (6.7 psi) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 51 |
| Displacement | — | 6784.2 cc (414 cu. in.) |
| Alternator | — | 45 A |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 109.7 cm (43.2 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 1400 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.