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Caterpillar 312E L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 312E L ➔

The Caterpillar 312E L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 12-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a compact tail swing design for improved maneuverability in confined job sites and is commonly used in urban construction and infrastructure projects. The 312E L is equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a comfortable operator cab with visibility and control layout suited for long operating hours. Its undercarriage, boom, and stick configuration support digging performance, lifting capability, and attachment versatility across a range of earthmoving applications.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7.10 ft (2.16 m)

Engine

Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	C4.4 ACERT
Net Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Fuel Capacity	66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.40 gal (164.27 l)
Operating Weight	33,069.00 lbs (14,999.86 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.70 gal (2.65 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

11.5 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	25,628.00 lbs (11,624.68 kg)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	46
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7

Caterpillar 312E Ls currently for sale

A 2013 Caterpillar 312E L From Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for $102,250.00 USD

A 2012 Caterpillar 312E L From MacAllister Machinery – North for $66,900.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 312E L From Tractor and Equipment CAT for $78,000.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 312E L From for $90,000.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 312E L From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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