Why is my cat excavator engine overheating?

Over relief or in compound operations, the engine will lug down (droop) to a specified speed, Cat should have checked this to ensure that the hydraulic system is absorbing as much as the HP and torque as the engine is designed to produce in that excavator. If the engine pulls down towards stall, it may be trying to overload the engine.

What causes an excavator cooler to overheat?

(The hydraulic cooler is in front of the radiator, thus transfering the heat to the engine) Many excavators have check valves in the cooler circuit lines, if one of these sticks you will get overheating. I’ve found that many heating problems in excavators are caused by hydraulic problems.

Can a weak hydraulic pump cause an excavator to overheat?

A weak hydraulic pump will create heat and this can cause engine overheating. (The hydraulic cooler is in front of the radiator, thus transfering the heat to the engine) Many excavators have check valves in the cooler circuit lines, if one of these sticks you will get overheating.

What should I do if my cat 320 overheats?

There are rubber and foam strips that will control airflow to move the air to the right places, some will be attached to the hood maybe and can fall off – overlook none of them because they can cause trouble. Hopefully coolant is no more than 50% glycol, don’t overlook this as too high a concentration can result in overheating.

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What should I do if my excavator overheats?

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