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Caterpillar 318B L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 318B L ➔

The Caterpillar 318B L Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for various digging, loading, and lifting tasks. With impressive specifications including a maximum cutting height of 32 ft and a digging depth of 23 ft, this excavator offers excellent reach and performance. Equipped with a high-performing engine and hydraulic system, the 318B L is suitable for demanding construction projects. Its operating weight of 40,521 lbs and sturdy undercarriage make it a reliable choice for heavy-duty applications.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	28.20 ft (8.60 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Max Loading Height	18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.40 ft (8.35 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	12.90 ft (3.93 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.90 ft (8.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.30 ft (5.27 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	30.70 ft (9.36 m)
Max Digging Depth	21.40 ft (6.52 m)
Max Loading Height	20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.40 ft (9.27 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.10 ft (5.82 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Max Loading Height	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.10 ft (9.78 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21.10 ft (6.43 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.20 ft (2.80 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull	39,000.00 lbs (17,690.12 kg)
Travel Speed	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)

Engine

Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	305.00 cu in (4,998.07 cu cm)
Engine Model	3046T
Flywheel Power	115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
ISO 9249	115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Net Power	119.00 hp (88.74 kw)
SAE J1349	115.00 hp (85.76 kw)
Stroke	4.80 in (12.19 cm)

Hydraulic System

Boom Cylinder - Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	47.00 in (119.38 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Bore	4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	41.00 in (104.14 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)	40.00 gpm (151.40 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements	4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3700 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4980 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	5.10 in (12.95 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	54.00 in (137.16 cm)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	79.30 gpm (300.15 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	49.70 gal (188.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Weight	40,521.00 lbs (18,380.04 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4.60 gal (17.41 l)
Engine Oil	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Final Drive - Each	0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Fuel Tank	74.00 gal (280.09 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	49.70 gal (188.11 l)
Hydraulic Tank	27.70 gal (104.84 l)
Swing Drive - Each	0.80 gal (3.03 l)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	39,000.00 lbs (17,690.12 kg)
Max Travel Speed	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Weights

Operating Weight	40,543.00 lbs (18,390.02 kg)
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage	40,540.00 lbs (18,388.66 kg)

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