Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 313F L ➔

The Caterpillar 313F L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 13-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a compact tail swing design, a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, and hydraulic systems engineered for smooth control and responsive digging performance. The 313F L is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications where maneuverability and productivity are important. Operator comfort, service access, and durability are key design elements of the model. As part of the Caterpillar F Series, the 313F L is built for reliable performance in medium-duty earthmoving applications.

Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick; General Duty Bucket

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick; General Duty Bucket specifications
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	21,400.00 lbs ft (29,014.12 nm)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	19,200.00 lbs ft (26,031.36 nm)
Note	*With 0.53 m (0.69 yd), 900 mm (35 in) bucket.
Stick Digging Force - Iso	13,100.00 lbs ft (17,760.98 nm)
Stick Digging Force - Sae	12,800.00 lbs ft (17,354.24 nm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Length	25.17 ft (7.67 m)
Weight	32,850.00 lbs (14,900.53 kg)
Width	8.83 ft (2.69 m)

Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick specifications
Cab Height	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Cab Height - With Top Guard	9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Counterweight Clearance	2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Note	*With 0.53 m (0.69 yd), 900 mm (35 in) bucket.
Shipping Height	9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Shipping Length	25.17 ft (7.67 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7.08 ft (2.16 m)
Track Gauge	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Track Length	12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Transport Width - 700 Mm (28 In) Shoes	8.83 ft (2.69 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull	25,628.00 lbs (11,624.68 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	C4.4 ACERT
Flywheel Power	92.00 hp (68.61 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total	67.00 gpm (253.60 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	4424 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3336 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow	1336 in/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure	598 psi

Machine Weight

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Machine Weight specifications
Maximum Operating Weight	33,080.00 lbs (15,004.85 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight	29,770.00 lbs (13,503.46 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	33,080.00 lbs (15,004.85 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Def Tank Capacity	5.40 gal (20.44 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Final Drive - Each	0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	58.90 gal (222.94 l)
Hydraulic System Oil - Including Tank	43.40 gal (164.27 l)
Hydraulic Tank Oil	24.00 gal (90.84 l)
Swing Drive	0.70 gal (2.65 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Iso 6395 - Exterior Sound Power Level	101 dB(A)
Iso 6396 - Operator Sound Pressure Level	69 dB(A)

Swing

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Swing specifications
Swing Speed	10.9 rpm
Swing Torque	22,791.00 lbs ft (30,900.04 nm)

Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick

Caterpillar 313F L Excavator Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick specifications
Maximum Cutting Height	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Maximum Depth Cut For 2440 Mm (8'0") Level Bottom	19.30 ft (5.88 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Maximum Loading Height	20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	28.30 ft (8.63 m)
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.10 ft (5.21 m)
Minimum Loading Height	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Note	*With 0.53 m (0.69 yd), 900 mm (35 in) bucket.

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