Excavator Repair Cost
A a/c compressor / system repair on a Caterpillar 320 GC typically runs $1,000-$4,600 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.
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Caterpillar 320 GC air conditioning
$1,000-$4,600
estimated total, parts and labor
Labor hours
3-8 hrs
Shop rate
$125-$175/hr
Parts
$600-$3,200
* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →
Recovering refrigerant, replacing the compressor (and usually the receiver-drier and orifice or expansion valve), flushing the lines, pulling a vacuum, and recharging. If the compressor came apart internally, the whole system needs flushing to clear debris.
The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.
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A air conditioning repair at $1,000-$4,600 is usually worth it on a Caterpillar 320 GC, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.
See Caterpillar 320 GC resale value →Hydraulic Pump Replacement
$6,000-$14,400
Final Drive / Travel Motor Replacement
$4,600-$14,600
Undercarriage Replacement
$8,550-$52,000
Engine Rebuild / Replacement
$14,700-$53,450
Hydraulic Cylinder Reseal / Replacement
$1,200-$7,650
Fuel Injector / Injection System Repair
$2,100-$13,150
Alternator Replacement
$600-$2,300
Starter Motor Replacement
$700-$2,650