The Caterpillar 316F L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's F Series lineup, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. As a compact-radius excavator, the 316F L is suited to urban construction, utility work, and confined job sites where maneuverability is important. It features a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab configured for productivity and control. The machine is commonly used with buckets, thumbs, and other work tools. The 316F L is part of the excavators category and is recognized for its balance of digging performance, transportability, and versatility across construction applications.
Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick; General Duty Bucket
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Bucket & Stick Forces* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick; General Duty Bucket specifications
Bucket Digging Force - Iso
25,000.00 lbs ft (33,895.00 nm)
Bucket Digging Force - Sae
22,000.00 lbs ft (29,827.60 nm)
Note
*With a 0.76 m3 (1.00 yd3), 900 mm (41") bucket.
Stick Digging Force - Iso
18,000.00 lbs ft (24,404.40 nm)
Stick Digging Force - Sae
15,500.00 lbs ft (21,014.90 nm)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height
10.42 ft (3.18 m)
Length
28.08 ft (8.56 m)
Weight
39,900.00 lbs (18,098.36 kg)
Width
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Dimensions* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick specifications
Cab Height
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Cab Height - With Top Guard
10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Counterweight Clearance
3.33 ft (1.01 m)
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers
10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Note
*With a 0.76 m3 (1.00 yd3), 900 mm (41") bucket.
Shipping Height
10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Shipping Length
28.08 ft (8.56 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Track Gauge
6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Track Length
13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Transport Width - 700 Mm (28 In) Shoes
8.67 ft (2.64 m)
Drive
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Drawbar Pull
35,053.00 lbs (15,899.79 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed
3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Engine
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement
269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat C4.4 ACERT
Flywheel Power
117.00 hp (87.25 kw)
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow - Total
79.00 gpm (299.02 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3336 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi
Pilot System - Maximum Flow
1593 in/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure
598 psi
Machine Weight
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Machine Weight specifications
Maximum Operating Weight
39,710.00 lbs (18,012.18 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight
38,410.00 lbs (17,422.50 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight
39,710.00 lbs (18,012.18 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Def Tank Capacity
11.70 gal (44.28 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter
3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Final Drive - Each
2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Fuel Tank Capacity
76.70 gal (290.31 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
32.00 gal (121.12 l)
Hydraulic Tank
28.00 gal (105.98 l)
Swing Drive
2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Sound Performance
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Exterior Sound Power Level
102 dB(A)
Iso 6396 - Operator Sound Pressure Level
71 dB(A)
Swing
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Swing specifications
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
Swing Torque
36,582.00 lbs ft (49,597.88 nm)
Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick
Caterpillar 316F L Excavator Working Ranges* - Reach Boom - 5.1 M (16'9"); R2.6 M (8'6") Stick specifications
Maximum Cutting Height
29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Maximum Depth Cut For 2440 Mm (8'0") Level Bottom
19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Maximum Digging Depth
20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Maximum Loading Height
20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
28.90 ft (8.81 m)
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Minimum Loading Height
7.50 ft (2.29 m)
Note
*With a 0.76 m3 (1.00 yd3), 900 mm (41") bucket.
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