325 - Tier 4 / Stage V

Machine Setup Simplification

    
• At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.

    

• The interface allows operators to maintain accuracy and makes the most of every second of their shift. Adding the ability to input couplers and attachments into the system makes setting up work tool combinations highly efficient by significantly reducing calibration time. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

Cat® Grade 3D Ready

    
• The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. This option provides an easier upgrade path for customers who want to add Grade with 3D after their initial purchase. To activate, contact your Cat Dealer to purchase the required 3D software licenses. Licenses can be installed remotely or manually loaded onto the machine.

Cat Payload and Advanced Payload*

    
• Cat Payload provides operators with on-the-go weighing to help them hit load targets and avoid overloading, underloading, or misloading materials. Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing. Combine Payload with VisionLink™** to analyze jobsites and individual assets for remote management of production targets and key metrics.

*Payload technologies are not legal for trade.
**VisionLink subscription required. 

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area. Build Number: 07H

    
• Smart mode helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.

    

• Compact radius helps you work in tight spaces. 

    

• High swing torque makes working on slopes easier.

    

• Increase operating efficiency with standard Cat® technologies that help lower operator fatigue and your operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance.

    

• C4.4 engine that meets emission standards. An aftertreatment system that requires no maintenance or downtime.

    

• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise digging requirements.

    

• Match the excavator to the job with power modes; let Smart mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.

    

• Advansys™ bucket tips increase penetration and improve cycle times. Tip changes can be done quickly with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.

    

• Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.

    

• Available SmartBoom™ lets the boom freely travel up and down without using any pump flow so operators can focus on stick and bucket work. The benefits are reduced operator stress and reduced fuel consumption(not available in all regions – consult your local dealer on availability).

    

• Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 50° C (122° F) with de-rate and cold start capability of –18° C (0° F). An optional –32° C (–25° F) cold start package is available. 

    
• The latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) has been designed to maximize uptime by allowing operators to easily reorder work tool lists and quickly create new work tool combinations. It also eliminates the need to measure up again when changing Cat® work tool attachments and makes it manageable for a single person to check and adjust for bucket wear.

    

• Leverage standard Cat Grade with 2D system with indicate-only and laser capability to help boost productivity.

    

• The Cat Grade 3D Ready option includes all the hardware required for the Grade with 3D system, installed and tested from the factory. Activation requires the purchase of additional 3D software licenses.

    

• Want a 3D system to improve your digging results? Caterpillar’s single antenna global navigation satellite system (GNSS) makes it easy by giving you visual and auditory guidance to grade. Plus, you can create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job. If your application calls for a dual antenna system, it’s easy to upgrade.

    

• Upgrade to our dual antenna GNSS for maximum grading efficiency. The system lets you create and edit designs on the touchscreen monitor while you’re on the job, or you can have the plan design sent to the excavator to make your work easier. Plus, you get added benefits of avoidance zones, cut and fill mapping, lane guidance, and augmented reality along with advanced positioning capability.

    

• All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.

    

• Standard Grade Assist helps you stay on grade – simply and effortlessly – with single-lever digging.

    

• Keep the tracks on ground in lifting and hard digging with Boom Assist.

    

• Set your desired bucket angle and let Bucket Assist automatically maintain the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading, and trenching applications.

    

• Automatically stop excavator swing at operator-defined set points in truck loading and trenching applications with Swing Assist, which will help you use less effort and consume less fuel.

    

• Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material–with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments–and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.

    

• Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities, including custom tags, daily totals, and electronic ticketing (E-Tickets).*

    

• Combine Payload with VisionLink™ and remotely manage your production targets.

    

• Optional Operator Coaching is an in-cab system that recognizes specific opportunities for operators to be more productive and prevent unnecessary machine wear and tear.

*Advanced Payload requires an additional software license (SEA). E-Ticket functionality requires a subscription to VisionLink™ .

    
• VisionLink™ provides actionable data insights for all assets – regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer.* Review equipment data from your desktop or mobile device to maximize uptime and optimize assets. Equipment management features provide up-to-date asset tracking of your entire fleet. You can track asset location, operating hours, fuel level, health issues, and overall utilization. Monitor equipment health with fault codes, fluid analysis, and inspection due dates. It’s all about making informed, data-based decisions to help reduce operating costs. Productivity management features enable you to analyze overall job site performance. You’ll be able to track tonnage moved, production targets, and payload, as well as Grade 3D and compaction data. These vital metrics help you to reduce costs and improve jobsite operational efficiency.

    

• Cat® Inspect is a mobile application that allows you to easily perform digital preventative maintenance (PM) checks, inspections, and daily walkarounds. Inspections can easily be integrated with other Cat data systems like VisionLink so you can keep a close eye on your fleet.

    

• Remote Troubleshoot is a mobile application that allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely to help ensure that issues are resolved quickly and with less downtime.

    

• Remote Flash is a mobile application that allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.

    

• The Cat PL161 attachment locator allows you to track attachments across all worksites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement. The work tool recognition feature automatically adjusts machine settings based on the selected tool.

* Data field availability can vary by equipment manufacturer.

    
• Choose between Comfort, Deluxe and Premium cabs – all with automatic climate control (consult your local dealer on availability in your region).

    

• The Comfort cab is equipped with a mechanical suspension seat. The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable. The Premium seat is heated and cooled and adjusts automatically.  

    

• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console available in the deluxe and premium cabs.

    

• Improved viscous mounts help reduce cab vibration, increasing operator comfort and efficiency.

    

• Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls all located in front of you.

    

• Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.

    

• Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.

    
• Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth® key fob*, or the unique Operator ID function.  

    

• Program your power mode and joystick preferences using Operator ID; the excavator will remember what you set each time you go to work.

    

• Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor, or with the optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor (available on the Deluxe and Premium cabs only), or with the aid of the jog dial control.

    

• Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.

    

• Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. Additional auxiliary relays allow you to power on or turn off a CB radio, beacon light, and even a dust suppression watering system without taking your hands off the joysticks.

    

• Tiltrotator attachments-ours or other brands-work seamlessly with Cat 2D Grade, Assist, Payload, and E-Fence . With no additional hardware required, all you have to do is simply select “Third Party Tiltrotator System Installation” in the monitor, do the calibration, and get to work.

    

• Find the tool you need – even if it’s hidden beneath overgrowth or debris. The excavator’s onboard Bluetooth reader can locate any work tool equipped with Cat asset tracking devices up to a range of 60 m (200 ft).*

    

• Auto Dig Boost increases power by up to 8% for better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times, and greater payloads.**

    

• Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.

    

• Need more lift during your shift? Turn on Auto Heavy Lift and get up to 8% more power exactly when you need it for as long as you need it.**

*Not available with the Comfort cab.
**Auto Dig Boost and Auto Heavy Lift calculations are based on 300 bar (boost pressure) divided by 350 bar (standard pressure). 

    
• Expect lower maintenance cost with extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals. All maintenance checkpoints are accessible at ground level, resulting in faster, easier, and safer daily maintenance checks.

    

• Do all daily maintenance at ground level.

    

• Check engine oil level quickly and safely with the ground-level engine oil dipstick; fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.   

    

• Track your excavator’s filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.

    

• No required maintenance on the Cat® Clean Emissions Module. 

    

• Using Cat genuine oil and filters and doing typical S∙O∙S monitoring will extend the current service interval to 1,000 hours, giving you greater uptime to do more work.

    

• S·O·S ports are on ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.

    

• Expect the latest air intake filter with pre-cleaner to last up to 1,000 hours.

    

• The latest hydraulic oil filter offers high-quality filtration performance, features anti-drain valves to keep the oil clean when the filter is replaced, and provides an extended 3,000-hour replacement interval for efficiency and convenience.

    

• High-efficiency cooling fans run only when needed; you can program intervals so they automatically reverse to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.

    

• Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance along with parts needed so you don’t experience any unnecessary downtime.

    
• Optional Cat® Detect – People Detection helps protect the most valuable asset on any jobsite – people. The system uses smart cameras with depth sensors to provide the operator with visual and auditory alerts so he or she can take immediate action when a person is too close to the excavator.*

    

• Optional Cat Command remote control enables equipment operators to work safely outside the machine when working in hazardous environments. Command offers the choice of handheld Consoles (line-of-sight) or long-distance virtual Stations** (non-line-of-sight). Deep integration with machine systems enables efficiency and productivity by maintaining the use of in-cab technology** features (Grade, Payload, Assist, etc.).

    

• Cat Lift Assist helps avoid machine tipping. With visual and auditory alerts, operators will know if their load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.

    

• 2D E-Fence prevents the excavator from moving outside of operator-defined set points; the system works with thumb and bucket combinations along with hammer, grapple, and clamshell attachments.

    

• Access all service points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the excavator.

    

• The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.

    

• Enjoy great visibility into the trench, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design.

    

• The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.

    

• Ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.

    

• A rearview camera and a right-side-view camera are standard. Upgrade to 360° visibility and you’ll easily visualize objects and personnel around the excavator in a single view.

    

• The latest service platform design in the front of the machine provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.

    

• Optional boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.

    

• Brightly colored seatbelts allow easy recognition of properly utilized safety restraints.

    

• Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you’re rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.

*The system may not detect personnel in certain circumstances, such as fast swing speeds, people lying down or crouching, or when cameras are impaired by low light conditions (dusk, dawn, overcast), inclement weather (snow, rain, fog), or other similar conditions. For limitations of use, refer to the operation and maintenance manual.
**Operator assist features for the Command Console are not available in the Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

    
• The Cat® C4.4 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.

    

• The 325 emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the previous 325F. 

    

• Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. 

    

• Cat Grade technologies combine advanced guidance with optional automated machine control helping you reach grading targets while reducing fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by improving efficiency, job site productivity, and accuracy.

    

• Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.

    

• Cat® Payload for excavators provides on-the-go material weighing which helps reduce fuel burn by improving loading efficiency, job site productivity, and eliminating trips to the scale.

    

• Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.

    

• VisionLink™ displays the CO2 emissions for monitored assets, calculated by fuel type for the Runtime Fuel Burned each day in a selected date range.

    

• Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.

*While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. 
**Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. 
***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of  blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).

NOTE

1. Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

1. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
2. Mechanical-suspension seat (Comfort only)
3. Heated air-suspension seat (Deluxe only)
4. Heated and ventilated air-suspension seat (Premium only)
5. High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Comfort only)
6. High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor (Deluxe, Premium only)

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

1. VisionLink™
2. Remote Flash
3. Remote Troubleshoot
4. Work tool recognition and tracking (PL161)
5. Cat Grade with 2D
6. Cat Assist
7. Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries
2. Programmable time-delay LED working lights
3. LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights

ENGINE

1. Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
2. One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
3. Auto engine idle shutdown
4. 50° C (122° F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
5. –18° C (0° F) cold start capability
6. Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
7. Reversing electric cooling fans

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1. Boom and stick regeneration circuits
2. Auto hydraulic warm up
3. Auto two-speed travel
4. Boom and stick drift reduction valve
5. Auto dig boost

SAFETY AND SECURITY

1. 2D E-Fence
2. Auto hammer stop
3. Rearview camera
4. Right-side-view camera
5. Lift assist
6. Ground-level engine shutoff switch
7. Lockable disconnect switch
8. Right-hand handrail and hand hold
9. Signaling/warning horn

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
2. Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
3. Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

1. Long undercarriage
2. Tie-down points on base frame

NOTE

1. Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

1. 5.7 m (18’8″) Reach boom
2. 5.7 m (18’8″) HD Reach boom
3. 2.8 m + 3.3 m (9’2″ + 10’10”) Variable Angle boom
4. 2.9 m (9’6″) Reach stick
5. 2.9 m (9’6″) HD Reach stick
6. 2.9 m (9’6″) Thumb Ready stick

CAB

1. Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
2. Roller rear sunscreen
3. Cat Stick Steer

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

1. Operator Coaching
2. Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
3. Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
4. Cat Grade 3D Ready
5. Cat Grade Connectivity
6. Cat Advanced Payload
7. Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) integration

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. 360° lighting

ENGINE

1. –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1. SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
2. Hydraulic efficiency monitoring
3. Hammer return filter circuit

SAFETY AND SECURITY

1. Cat Command remote control
2. 360° visibility
3. Swing alarm
4. Inspection lighting

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

1. Standard undercarriage (Japan only)
2. 600 mm (24″) triple grouser shoes
3. 600 mm (24″) HD triple grouser shoes
4. 700 mm (28″) triple grouser shoes
5. 700 mm (28″) HD triple grouser shoes
6. 790 mm (31″) triple grouser shoes
7. 790 mm (31″) HD triple grouser shoes
8. 4900 kg (10,800 lb) counterweight
9. 6700 kg (14,771 lb) counterweight
10. 8300 kg (18,300 lb) counterweight
11. 2980 mm (9’9″) blade
12. 3170 mm (10’5″) blade