Caterpillar announces heavy-duty undercarriage configuration for Cat 325 Excavator

Caterpillar, an Irving, Texas-based equipment manufacturer, has launched a new heavy-duty undercarriage configuration for its Cat 325 Excavator. 

The Cat 325 Excavator features technology such as Cat Grade with 2D, Grade Assist, Lift Assist and Payload to boost productivity and allow operators to work efficiently.  

Caterpillar says the long heavy-duty undercarriage with oversized 203 millimeters track pitch delivers stability and durability in harsh, uneven ground conditions, including site preparation, land clearing and forestry. The optional blade simplifies backfilling and helps keep the machine level when working on slopes. 

Featuring a 16,540-pound counterweight, Caterpillar says 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.  

“We are excited to launch the new 325 configuration,” says Adrian Grigorita, vice president of product management for medium hydraulic excavators at Caterpillar. “Designed with our customers in mind, it supports heavier work tool combinations while delivering enhanced stability. The extended undercarriage and dedicated counterweight contribute to a solid, balanced platform while increased drawbar pull and swing torque help improve performance on challenging terrain and slopes.” 

The new configuration offers factory-integrated technology, extended maintenance intervals and electrohydraulic efficiency. 

The excavator’s electrohydraulic pump and main control valve work together to optimize power and efficiency for the 325. Caterpillar says by automatically adjusting the engine power to match hydraulic demands, Smart Mode operation helps lower fuel consumption.