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Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 315C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 315C series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. As a tracked excavator, the 315C L provides stable operation on uneven ground and is commonly used in construction, civil engineering, and material handling applications. The "L" designation typically indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which supports improved stability and ground contact. The machine is equipped for use with a range of buckets and attachments, depending on job requirements. The Caterpillar 315C L is recognized as a mid-size excavator suited to versatile digging and loading tasks.


Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height 28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Loading Height 20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 27.90 ft (8.50 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height 29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height 20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.50 ft (5.33 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 28.00 ft (8.53 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height 29.50 ft (8.99 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 18.30 ft (5.58 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 28.00 ft (8.53 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth 21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Digging Reach 21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Ground Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Length of Track on Ground 10.50 ft (3.20 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 Model 3046T
Gross Power 115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Net Power 110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Operating Specifications 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 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.2 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 315C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 34,620.00 lbs (15,703.39 kg)
Ground Pressure 5.7 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Shoe Size 24.00 in (60.96 cm)
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