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Caterpillar 315B Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 315B Excavator boasts impressive specifications for various boom/stick options, including maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights. With a powerful engine and robust hydraulic system, this excavator offers efficient operation for a range of construction tasks. From its compact dimensions to its sturdy undercarriage, the Caterpillar 315B is designed to deliver reliable performance on the job site. This excavator is equipped with features like a turbocharged engine, high hydraulic pressure capabilities, and comfortable cab environment for operators. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 315B Excavator to see how it can enhance your construction projects.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 boom w/ stick 1850mm
Max Cutting Height 27.89 ft (8.50 m)
Max Digging Depth 17.43 ft (5.31 m)
Max Loading Height 19.46 ft (5.93 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 26.38 ft (8.04 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 14.44 ft (4.40 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom / Stick 7\'5\" (2250mm)
Max Cutting Height 28.66 ft (8.74 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.72 ft (5.71 m)
Max Loading Height 20.18 ft (6.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 27.63 ft (8.42 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.18 ft (4.93 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.13 ft (2.78 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.79 ft (8.47 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom / Stick 8\'6\" (2600mm)
Max Cutting Height 29.24 ft (8.91 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.87 ft (6.06 m)
Max Loading Height 20.74 ft (6.32 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.68 ft (8.74 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.51 ft (5.34 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.39 ft (2.86 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.89 ft (8.50 m)

Boom/Stick 4

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4 Boom / Stick 10\'2\" (3100mm)
Max Cutting Height 29.43 ft (8.97 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.51 ft (6.56 m)
Max Loading Height 21.04 ft (6.41 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.99 ft (9.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 18.28 ft (5.57 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.96 ft (8.52 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.7 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.51 ft (0.46 m)
Height 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.45 ft (2.88 m)
Length 27.92 ft (8.51 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 9.45 ft (2.88 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.45 ft (1.05 m)
Tail Swing Radius 8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Weight 35,280.00 lbs (16,002.76 kg)
Width 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull 30,340.00 lbs (13,762.01 kg)
Travel Speed 3.40 mph (5.47 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement 305.00 cu in (4,998.07 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model Cat 3046T Diesel Engine
Flywheel Power 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Gross Power 102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Iso 9249 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Net Power 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2100 rpm
Sae J1349 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Stroke 4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Boom Cylinder - Bore 4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke 47.00 in (119.38 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Bore 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke 41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x) 35.00 gpm (132.48 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements 4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 4980 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow 4.50 gpm (17.03 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure 570 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke 52.40 in (133.10 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity 74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 69.80 gpm (264.19 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 49.70 gal (188.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4980 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 34,800.00 lbs (15,785.03 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 4.50 gal (17.03 l)
Engine Oil 3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Final Drive - Each 0.90 gal (3.41 l)
Fuel Tank 74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 49.60 gal (187.74 l)
Hydraulic Tank 27.70 gal (104.84 l)
Swing Drive - Each 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.1 rpm
Swing Torque 28,400.00 lbs ft (38,504.72 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 29,480.00 lbs (13,371.92 kg)
Ground Pressure 7.02 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.42 mph (5.50 kph)
Shoe Size 19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Track Gauge 6.53 ft (1.99 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 315B Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight 36,400.00 lbs (16,510.78 kg)
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