# Caterpillar launches next-generation excavators Cat320D3 and Cat323D3 in India

Caterpillar launched the next-generation 20-tonne excavators Cat320D3 and Cat323D3, manufactured at its Tiruvallur unit near Chennai, India.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2018-09-06
- Where: Tiruvallur, near Chennai, India, India
- Status: completed
- Products: excavators Cat320D3, excavators Cat323D3
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md)

## Sources

- [thehindu.com](https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/caterpillar-to-beef-up-products-in-india/article24884799.ece), 2018-09-06: "On Thursday, Mr. Fallows launched the next generation excavators 20-tonne size Cat320D3 and Cat323D3 that are manufactured in Tiruvallur unit, near Chennai."
- [heavyquipmag.com](https://www.heavyquipmag.com/page/429/?_dnlink=154731&t=1743828681), 2018-09-07: "The new Cat GRADE with 3D system for D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 track-type tractors is an automated grade control system using GNSS technology to precisely position the machine's blade."

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