Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 315C L ➔
The Caterpillar 315C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 315C series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which provides added stability and improved ground contact for digging and lifting applications. The 315C L is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic boom and stick system, and a cab built for operator visibility and control. It is used in construction, civil engineering, landscaping, and material handling. As an excavator, the Caterpillar 315C L is suited to medium-duty work where reach, balance, and digging performance are required.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 7' 5" (2250mm)
Max Cutting Height
28.67 ft (8.74 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.75 ft (5.71 m)
Max Loading Height
20.18 ft (6.15 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
27.58 ft (8.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.18 ft (4.93 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.83 ft (8.48 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 8' 6" (2600mm)
Max Cutting Height
29.25 ft (8.92 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.83 ft (6.04 m)
Max Loading Height
20.75 ft (6.32 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.67 ft (8.74 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.50 ft (5.33 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.92 ft (8.51 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 10' 2" (3100mm)
Max Cutting Height
29.42 ft (8.97 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Loading Height
21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.25 ft (5.56 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.00 ft (8.53 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.2 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.8 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
305.00 cu in (4,998.07 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3046T
Gross Power
115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Net Power
110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Operational
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Capacity
75.00 gal (283.88 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
39.60 gpm (149.89 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
50.20 gal (190.01 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
36,930.00 lbs (16,751.19 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
Swing Torque
31,700.00 lbs ft (42,978.86 nm)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
34,620.00 lbs (15,703.39 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.66 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Shoe Size
24.00 in (60.96 cm)
