Caterpillar 315C Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 315C ➔

The Caterpillar 315C Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a variety of digging and loading tasks. With options for different boom/stick configurations, this excavator offers impressive specifications including a maximum digging depth of up to 21.6 feet and a maximum reach along the ground of 30 feet. The reliable 3046 T engine provides a gross power of 115 horsepower, ensuring efficient performance on the job site. Operating specifications such as a 39.6 gpm hydraulic pump flow capacity and a 4980 psi hydraulic system relief valve pressure further enhance the excavator's capabilities. Built with durability and efficiency in mind, the Caterpillar 315C Excavator is a top choice for construction and excavation projects.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 315C 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	27.70 ft (8.44 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	27.80 ft (8.47 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 315C 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	17.60 ft (5.36 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 3

Caterpillar 315C Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Loading Height	21.10 ft (6.43 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 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 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Digging Reach	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Length of Track on Ground	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 315C Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	304.60 cu in (4,991.51 cu cm)
Engine Model	3046 T
Gross Power	115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Net Power	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 315C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Fuel Capacity	75.30 gal (285.01 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
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 315C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.2 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 315C Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	33,721.40 lbs (15,295.79 kg)
Ground Pressure	6.1 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

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