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Caterpillar 317 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 317 ➔

The Caterpillar 317 is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's medium-size excavator range, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, trenching, and material handling. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and undercarriage built for tracked mobility and stable operation on varied job sites. The 317 is used in construction, infrastructure, and landscaping applications where digging depth, lift capacity, and cycle efficiency are important. Depending on configuration, it may be fitted with different boom, stick, bucket, and cab options to suit specific operating requirements. Caterpillar excavators are known for serviceability, operator controls, and compatibility with multiple attachments.

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General Specifications

Digging Depth ft (m)	21.7 (6.6) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)	30.2 (9.2) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C4.4 Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)	133 (98.9) Starting 2025 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	21 ft ft (6.40 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	40,200.00 lbs (18,234.44 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	40,200 (18,200) Starting 2025 Model Year

Caterpillar 317s currently for sale

A Caterpillar 317 From Utah Track & Welding Inc. for $3,500.00 USD

A 2021 Caterpillar 317 From A. Montano Co., Inc. for $189,500.00 USD

A 2021 Caterpillar 317 From A. Montano Co., Inc. for $179,000.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar 317 From American Equipment, LLC for $250,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 317 From Yancey Bros. Co. for $221,500.00 USD

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