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Cat 320 vs SANY SY335

The SANY SY335 is the heavier machine, at 33.6 t against 21.3 t.

The Cat 320 is ahead on: turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The SANY SY335 is ahead on: digs deeper, dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 320 and the SANY SY335 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 320

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    SANY SY335

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 320SANY SY335
Operating weight21,300 kg33,600 kg
Max digging depthHigher is better6.72 m6.815 m+1%
Max dumping heightHigher is better6.49 m7.359 m+13%
Bucket capacityHigher is better1.19 m³1.7 m³+43%
Bucket digging forceHigher is better150 kN153 kN+2%
Tail swing radiusLower is better2.83 m+15%3.315 m
Overall widthLower is better2.98 m+12%3.396 m
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better2.96 m+15%3.47 m
Overall length9.53 m10.667 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall height (to top of cab)2.96 m3.47 m
Handrail height2.95 mNot published
Overall length9.53 m10.667 mTransport length
Tail swing radius2.83 m3.315 m
Ground clearance, counterweight1.05 mNot published
Ground clearance (minimum)0.47 m0.55 m
Track length4.45 m5.055 m
Track length on ground3.65 mNot published
Track gauge2.38 m2.59 m
Overall width2.98 m3.396 mTransport width
Shoe width0.6 m0.8 mStandard
Overall width of upperstructureNot published3.147 m
Tumbler distanceNot published4.14 m
Boom lengthNot published6.15 m
Stick lengthNot published3.2 m

Performance

Max digging depth6.72 m6.815 m
Max reach at ground level9.86 mNot published
Max digging height9.37 m10.497 m
Max dumping height6.49 m7.359 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 m5.8 m
Bucket capacity1.19 m³HD bucket1.7 m³
Bucket digging force150 kN153 kN
Arm digging force106 kN204 kN
Swing speed11.3 r/min10.8 rpm
Max swing torque82 kN·mNot published
Max digging reachNot published10.87 m
Min front swing radiusNot published4 m
Height at min swing radiusNot published8.405 m
Travel speed (high)Not published5.4 km/h
Travel speed (low)Not published3.2 km/h
Max travel forceNot published281 kN
GradeabilityNot published70% (35°)
Ground pressureNot published60.3 kPa

Weight

Operating weight21,300 kg33,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1L9Flyer prints only 'L9'
EmissionsMeets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIAStage V
Net power117 kW (157 hp)ISO 9249, at 1,800 rpmNot published
Net power (DIN)159 hp (metric)ISO 9249 (DIN)Not published
Gross power118 kW (158 hp)ISO 14396Not published
Gross power (DIN)160 hp (metric)ISO 14396 (DIN)Not published
Bore105 mmNot published
Stroke135 mmNot published
Displacement7 L8.9 L
Biodiesel capabilityUp to B20Not published
Engine powerNot published209 kW (280 hp)
Max torqueNot published1,472 NmAt 1,400 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow429 L/minMain system, maximum flowNot published
Max pressure35 000 kPaEquipmentNot published
Max pressure, equipment (lift mode)38 000 kPaNot published
Max pressure, travel34 300 kPaNot published
Max pressure, swing27 500 kPaNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank345 LNot published
Cooling system25 LNot published
Engine oil25 LNot published
Swing drive (each)6 LNot published
Final drive (each)5 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank234 LNot published
Hydraulic tank115 LNot published

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

Sources: Cat 320 Hydraulic Excavator (Tier 3) brochure AEXQ2332-09 (2024, build 07G) · SANY SY335LC flyer (Stage V, version 2026-02-11), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

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

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Cat 320SANY SY335Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 320 vs SANY SY335: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 320 or SANY SY335?

By operating weight the SANY SY335 is the biggest at 33.6 t, then the Cat 320 at 21.3 t.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 320 or SANY SY335?

The SANY SY335: Cat 320 6.72 m, SANY SY335 6.815 m (max digging depth), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 320 or SANY SY335?

The SANY SY335: Cat 320 1.19 m³, SANY SY335 1.7 m³ (bucket capacity), a 43% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 320 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 2.83 m, SANY SY335 3.315 m (tail swing radius), a 15% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 320 or SANY SY335?

The Cat 320: Cat 320 2.98 m, SANY SY335 3.396 m (overall width), a 12% 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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