Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 315 ➔
The Caterpillar 315 is a compact hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's excavator lineup, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It is typically used on construction, landscaping, roadwork, and municipal projects where maneuverability and digging performance are required in a smaller machine size. The 315 features a crawler undercarriage, hydraulic boom and stick, and a cab or canopy configuration depending on market and specification. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic thumbs, and auxiliary tools. Caterpillar 315 excavators are known for balanced digging capability, transportability, and compatibility with a range of jobsite applications.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 315 Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth
19.70 ft (6.00 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach
28.50 ft (8.69 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine
108.00 hp (80.54 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight
34,000.00 lbs (15,422.16 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Dimensions
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Boom
Reach 4.65 m (15'3") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket
GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweight Clearance
2.90 ft (0.88 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance
1.40 ft (0.43 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Handrail Height
9.40 ft (2.87 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Length
28.00 ft (8.53 m)
Length to Center of Rollers
10.00 ft (3.05 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
9.30 ft (2.83 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shipping Length
24.40 ft (7.44 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Shipping Length - with Blade
26.30 ft (8.02 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick
Reach R3 m (9'10") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tail Swing Radius
5.20 ft (1.58 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track Gauge
6.50 ft (1.98 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Track Length
12.30 ft (3.75 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transport Width
8.20 ft (2.50 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weight
35,100.00 lbs (15,921.11 kg)
Width
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Engine specifications
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹ — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bore
4.00 in (10.16 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement
220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model
Cat C3.6 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396
110.00 hp (82.03 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
111.00 hp (82.77 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249
108.00 hp (80.54 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
110.00 hp (82.03 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow
276.00 lpm (72.92 gpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3770 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5075 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
4.00 gal (15.14 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
DEF Tank
6.00 gal (22.71 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Oil
2.00 gal (7.57 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Final Drive - Each
1.00 gal (3.79 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank Capacity
49.00 gal (185.47 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
22.50 gal (85.16 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank
19.00 gal (71.92 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sustainability
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability
95% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque
25,815.00 lbs ft (34,999.98 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Swing Speed
12 r/min — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weights
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
34,000.00 lbs (15,422.16 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Working Ranges And Forces
Caterpillar 315 Excavator Working Ranges And Forces specifications
Boom
Reach 4.65 m (15'3") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket
GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
22,180.00 lbs ft (30,071.64 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Cutting Height
31.80 ft (9.69 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
19.10 ft (5.82 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Digging Depth
19.70 ft (6.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Loading Height
23.70 ft (7.22 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
28.50 ft (8.69 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.00 ft (5.18 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Minimum Loading Height
6.80 ft (2.07 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Minimum Working Equipment Radius
7.30 ft (2.23 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick
Reach R3 m (9'10") — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stick Digging Force - ISO
13,330.00 lbs ft (18,072.81 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
