Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 315F L ➔

The Caterpillar 315F L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 15-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a reduced-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability in confined job sites and is commonly configured with a long undercarriage for stability and ground contact. The 315F L is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and uses hydraulic controls for digging, lifting, and attachment operation. Typical applications include construction, landscaping, roadwork, and material handling. As part of the Cat F Series, the 315F L is known for service access, operator comfort, and compatibility with a range of work tools.

Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick; General Duty Bucket

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick; General Duty Bucket specifications
Bucket Digging Force - Iso	21,420.00 lbs ft (29,041.24 nm)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae	19,200.00 lbs ft (26,031.36 nm)
Note	*With 0.53 m3 (0.69 yd3), 900 mm (35") bucket.
Stick Digging Force - Iso	13,130.00 lbs ft (17,801.65 nm)
Stick Digging Force - Sae	12,800.00 lbs ft (17,354.24 nm)

Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick specifications
Cab Height	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Cab Height - With Top Guard	9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Counterweight Clearance	2.83 ft (0.86 m)
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Note	*With 0.53 m3 (0.69 yd3), 900 mm (35") bucket.
Shipping Height	9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Shipping Length - With Blade	26.25 ft (8.00 m)
Tail Swing Radius	4.92 ft (1.50 m)
Track Gauge	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Track Length	12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Transport Width - 600 Mm (24 In) Shoes	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Drive

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull	25,400.00 lbs (11,521.26 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	270.00 cu in (4,424.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 ACERT
Flywheel Power	97.00 hp (72.33 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total	67.00 gpm (253.60 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	4420 psi
Maximum Pressure - Power Offset Boom - Optional	4340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5080 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow	4.80 gpm (18.17 lpm)
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure	600 psi

Machine Weight

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Machine Weight specifications
Maximum Operating Weight	37,794.00 lbs (17,143.09 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight	33,296.00 lbs (15,102.83 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	37,794.00 lbs (17,143.09 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Def Tank Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Final Drive - Each	0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity	47.00 gal (177.90 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	42.30 gal (160.11 l)
Hydraulic Tank	22.20 gal (84.03 l)
Swing Drive - Each	0.60 gal (2.27 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Iso 6395 - Exterior Sound Power Level	101 dB(A)
Iso 6396 - Operator Sound Pressure Level	69 dB(A)

Swing

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Swing specifications
Swing Speed	11.5 rpm
Swing Torque	22,790.00 lbs ft (30,898.68 nm)

Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick

Caterpillar 315F L Excavator Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick specifications
Maximum Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Maximum Depth Cut For 2440 Mm (8'0") Level Bottom	18.60 ft (5.67 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Maximum Loading Height	23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	28.50 ft (8.69 m)
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Minimum Loading Height	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Note	*With 0.53 m3 (0.69 yd3), 900 mm (35") bucket.

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