Caterpillar 315F Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 315F is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's F Series lineup, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. It is typically used in construction, utility, and earthmoving applications where a compact-to-mid-size excavator is required. The 315F features a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab configured for productivity and control. Common attachments may include buckets, thumbs, and hydraulic tools. The model is known for its balance of digging performance, fuel efficiency, and service accessibility. The Caterpillar 315F is part of the excavator category and is used on a wide range of job sites.

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 315F Excavator Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.858 metric tonnes.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 315F Excavator Dimensions specifications
Boom	Reach Boom - 4.65 m (15'3")
Bucket	GD 0.53 m3 (0.69 yd3)
Cab Height	2,810.00 ft (856.49 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)
Height	9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Length	26.67 ft (8.13 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers	10 ft
Shipping Height	9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Shipping Length	26.25 ft (8.00 m)
Stick	R3.0 m (9'10")
Tail Swing Radius	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Track Gauge	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Track Length	12.33 ft (3.76 m)
Transport Width - 600 Mm (24") Shoes	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Weight	36,340.00 lbs (16,483.57 kg)
Width	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 315F 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
Flywheel Power	96.60 hp (72.04 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	97.00 hp (72.33 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 315F 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 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)
Operating Weight	37,794.00 lbs (17,143.09 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 315F 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)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar 315F Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Boom	Reach Boom - 4.65 m (15'3")
Bucket	0.53 m3 (0.69 yd3)
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)
Maximum Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Maximum Depth Cut For 2440 Mm (80) Level Bottom	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Maximum Loading Height	23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Maximum Reach At 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)
Stick	R3.0 m (9'10")
Stick Digging Force (Iso)	13130 lbf
Stick Digging Force (Sae)	57.00 lbs ft (77.28 nm)

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

Caterpillar 315F Excavator Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 4.65 M (15'3"); R3.0 M (9'10") Stick specifications
Maximum Loading Height	7,190.00 ft (2,191.51 m)

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