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Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 312D L Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for efficient digging and lifting operations. With multiple boom/stick options and impressive reach and digging depths, this excavator is perfect for a wide range of construction and excavation tasks. Its high-performance engine, ample bucket capacity, and robust hydraulic system make it a reliable choice for any job site, while its compact dimensions and ease of operation ensure smooth and efficient productivity.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 5680mm (18\' 7\'\') / Stick 2500mm (8\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' 2\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\')
Max Cutting Height 27.83 ft (8.48 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.18 ft (5.54 m)
Max Loading Height 20.02 ft (6.10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 26.81 ft (8.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.34 ft (4.98 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.29 ft (2.83 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 24.97 ft (7.61 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 5680mm (18\' 7\'\') / Stick 2800mm (9\\\\\\\' 2\\\\\\\'\\\\\\\')
Max Cutting Height 28.15 ft (8.58 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.17 ft (5.84 m)
Max Loading Height 20.38 ft (6.21 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 27.66 ft (8.43 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.93 ft (5.16 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 24.91 ft (7.59 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom 5680mm (18\' 7\'\') / Stick 3000mm (9\\\\\\\' 10\\\\\\\'\\\\\\\')
Max Cutting Height 28.55 ft (8.70 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.82 ft (6.04 m)
Max Loading Height 20.81 ft (6.34 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.29 ft (8.62 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.59 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.29 ft (2.83 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 24.97 ft (7.61 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.4 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.7 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height 9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Length 24.92 ft (7.59 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 9.98 ft (3.04 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.01 ft (0.92 m)
Tail Swing Radius 7.03 ft (2.14 m)
Weight 29,360.00 lbs (13,317.49 kg)
Width 8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement 259.40 cu in (4,250.81 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C4.2 ACERT
Gross Power 97.00 hp (72.33 kw)
Net Power 90.00 hp (67.11 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 5.20 gal (19.68 l)
Fuel Capacity 66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 33.60 gpm (127.18 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 42.80 gal (162.00 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 5076.4 psi
Operating Weight 29,652.20 lbs (13,450.03 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 12.4 rpm
Swing Torque 22,827.60 lbs ft (30,949.66 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 312D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 25,628.22 lbs (11,624.78 kg)
Ground Pressure 4.87 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Shoe Size 23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge 6.53 ft (1.99 m)
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