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Cat 320 vs Hyundai HX210AL

The Hyundai HX210AL is the heavier machine, at 22.9 t against 21.3 t, and the Hyundai HX210AL has more power (127 kW against 117 kW).

The Cat 320 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, bigger bucket or body, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Hyundai HX210AL is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 320 and the Hyundai HX210AL drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 320

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    Hyundai HX210AL

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At a glance

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FigureCat 320Hyundai HX210AL
Operating weight21,300 kg22,890 kg
Net powerHigher is better117 kW127 kW+9%
Max digging depthHigher is better6.72 m+1%6.64 m
Max reach at ground levelHigher is better9.86 m+1%9.8 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better6.49 m6.9 m+6%
Bucket capacityHigher is better1.19 m³+29%0.92 m³
Pump flowHigher is better429 L/min468 L/min+9%
Fuel tankHigher is better345 L400 L+16%
Tail swing radiusLower is better2.83 m+1%2.85 m
Overall widthLower is better2.98 m+7%3.19 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.96 m+1%3 m
Overall length9.53 m9.51 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)2.96 m3 m
Handrail height2.95 mNot published
Overall length9.53 m9.51 m
Tail swing radius2.83 m2.85 m
Ground clearance, counterweight1.05 m1.06 m
Ground clearance (minimum)0.47 m0.47 m
Track length4.45 m4.404 m
Track length on ground3.65 mNot published
Track gauge2.38 m2.39 mHX210AL (HX210ANL 2,000 mm)
Overall width2.98 m3.19 m
Shoe width0.6 m0.8 m
Tumbler distanceNot published3.65 m
Swing centre to rear endNot published2.77 m
Overall width of upperstructureNot published2.53 m
Overall height of guardrailNot published3.21 m
Overall height (to top of boom)Not published3.1 m

Performance

Max digging depth6.72 m6.64 m
Max reach at ground level9.86 m9.8 m
Max digging height9.37 m9.74 m
Max dumping height6.49 m6.9 m
Min loading height2.17 mNot published
Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottom6.55 mNot published
Max vertical wall digging depth5.19 m6.25 m
Bucket capacity1.19 m³HD bucket0.92 m³
Bucket digging force150 kNNot published
Arm digging force106 kNNot published
Swing speed11.3 r/min12 rpm
Max swing torque82 kN·mNot published
Max digging reachNot published9.96 m
Max digging depth (8 ft level)Not published6.47 m
Min front swing radiusNot published3.58 m
Travel speed (high)Not published5.8 km/h
Travel speed (low)Not published3.7 km/h
Max drawbar pullNot published20,800 kgf45,860 lbf
GradeabilityNot published35° (70%)

Weight

Operating weight21,300 kg22,890 kg
Ground pressureNot published0.37 kgf/cm² (800 mm triple grouser)
CounterweightNot published3,800 kgFrom the lifting-capacity chart header

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B4.5
EmissionsMeets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIAEU Stage V
Net power117 kW (157 hp)ISO 9249, at 1,800 rpm127 kW (170 hp)At 2,200 rpm
Net power (DIN)159 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published
Gross power118 kW (158 hp)ISO 14396129 kW (173 hp)At 2,200 rpm
Gross power (DIN)160 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published
Bore105 mmNot published
Stroke135 mmNot published
Displacement7 L4.5 L
Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published
CylindersNot published4
Max powerNot published142 kW (190 hp)At 2,000 rpm
Max torqueNot published780 NmPeak torque at 1,500 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow429 L/minMain system, maximum flow468 L/min
Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipment350 kgf/cm² implement and travel; 380 kgf/cm² power boost
Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, travel34 300 kPaNot published
Max pressure, swing27 500 kPaNot published
Swing circuit relief pressureNot published290 kgf/cm²
Pilot circuit pressureNot published40 kgf/cm²

Service capacities

Fuel tank345 L400 L
Cooling system25 L40 L
Engine oil25 L23.1 L
Swing drive (each)6 LNot published
Final drive (each)5 L4.5 L
Hydraulic system, with tank234 L275 L
Hydraulic tank115 L155 L
Swing deviceNot published6.2 L
DEF/AdBlue tankNot published48 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published
Fuel filters1,000 hoursNot published
Swing drive oil1,000 hoursFirst change at 500 hNot published
Final drive oil2,000 hoursEach side; first change at 500 hNot published
Hydraulic return filter3,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursNot published
Boom and stick linkage grease500 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published
Bucket linkage grease100 hoursDaily for the first 50 hNot published

Undercarriage

Shoes per sideNot published49
Carrier rollers per sideNot published2
Track rollers per sideNot published9

Sources: Cat 320 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ2332-09 (2024, build 07G) · Hyundai HX210AL / HX210ANL brochure (HYUNDAI-CE.EU, 2021), copy hosted by Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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Cat 320 vs Hyundai HX210AL: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

By operating weight the Hyundai HX210AL is the biggest at 22.9 t, then the Cat 320 at 21.3 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Hyundai HX210AL: Cat 320 117 kW (157 hp), Hyundai HX210AL 127 kW (170 hp) (net power), a 9% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 6.72 m, Hyundai HX210AL 6.64 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 9.86 m, Hyundai HX210AL 9.8 m (max reach at ground level), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 1.19 m³, Hyundai HX210AL 0.92 m³ (bucket capacity), a 29% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Hyundai HX210AL: Cat 320 345 L, Hyundai HX210AL 400 L (fuel tank), a 16% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 2.83 m, Hyundai HX210AL 2.85 m (tail swing radius), a 1% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 320 or Hyundai HX210AL?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 2.98 m, Hyundai HX210AL 3.19 m (overall width), a 7% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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