The Caterpillar 315D L Excavator is a versatile and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty excavation work. With a maximum cutting height of 29.5 ft and a digging depth of 21.6 ft, this excavator is equipped to handle a variety of tasks with efficiency and precision. The powerful engine, operating weight of 38,095.9 lbs, and hydraulic system specifications make the Caterpillar 315D L a top choice for construction and earthmoving projects. Discover more about its capabilities and features in the detailed specs provided below.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Caterpillar 315D 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
30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
28.00 ft (8.53 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Max Loading Height
7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
28.10 ft (8.56 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Loading Height
20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
29.40 ft (8.96 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
28.10 ft (8.56 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height
29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Loading Height
21.70 ft (6.61 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.40 ft (9.27 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
28.10 ft (8.56 m)
Bucket
Caterpillar 315D 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 315D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Length of Track on Ground
10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.40 ft (1.04 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement
259.40 cu in (4,250.81 cu cm)
Engine Model
C4.2 ACERT
Flywheel Power
117.00 hp (87.25 kw)
Gross Power
122.00 hp (90.98 kw)
Net Power
115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.70 gal (17.79 l)
Fuel Capacity
79.30 gal (300.15 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
39.70 gpm (150.26 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
50.20 gal (190.01 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
5076.4 psi
Operating Weight
38,095.90 lbs (17,280.03 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
35,295.10 lbs (16,009.61 kg)
Ground Pressure
6 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)
Weights
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
36,817.00 lbs (16,699.93 kg)
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