Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 315D L ➔
The Caterpillar 315D L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 15-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. The "L" designation indicates a long undercarriage for improved stability and ground contact. The 315D L is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, hydraulic system, enclosed cab, and a boom and stick configuration suited to digging, trenching, and loading applications. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic thumbs, and auxiliary tools. It is used in construction, landscaping, roadwork, and municipal projects where maneuverability, reach, and dependable digging performance are required.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 5100mm (16\\\' 9\\\'\\\') / Stick 2250mm (7\\\' 5\\\'\\\')
Max Cutting Height
28.68 ft (8.74 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.77 ft (5.72 m)
Max Loading Height
20.15 ft (6.14 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
27.66 ft (8.43 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.15 ft (4.92 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.62 ft (2.93 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.96 ft (8.52 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 5100mm (16\\\' 9\\\'\\\') / Stick 2600mm (8\\\' 6\\\'\\\')
Max Cutting Height
29.27 ft (8.92 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.92 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height
7.65 ft (2.33 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.71 ft (8.75 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.56 ft (5.35 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
9.95 ft (3.03 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.02 ft (8.54 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 5100mm (16\\\' 9\\\'\\\') / Stick 2900mm (9\\\' 6\\\'\\\')
Max Cutting Height
29.11 ft (8.87 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Loading Height
20.71 ft (6.31 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
29.40 ft (8.96 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.59 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.09 ft (8.56 m)
Boom/Stick 4
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Boom/Stick 4 specifications
Boom/Stick 4
Boom 5100mm (16\\\' 9\\\'\\\') / Stick 3100mm (10\\\' 2\\\'\\\')
Max Cutting Height
29.43 ft (8.97 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.56 ft (6.57 m)
Max Loading Height
21.66 ft (6.60 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.32 ft (9.24 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
19.13 ft (5.83 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.03 ft (3.36 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.02 ft (8.54 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 315D 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 315D L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.51 ft (0.46 m)
Height
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Length
27.92 ft (8.51 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.21 ft (2.50 m)
Weight
36,200.00 lbs (16,420.06 kg)
Width
9.58 ft (2.92 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 Make
2236
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)
Operational
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Operational 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
Swing Torque
32,010.20 lbs ft (43,399.43 nm)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
35,295.01 lbs (16,009.57 kg)
Ground Pressure
5.91 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.48 mph (5.60 kph)
Shoe Size
23.63 in (60.02 cm)
Track Gauge
6.53 ft (1.99 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 315D L Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
36,817.00 lbs (16,699.93 kg)
