The Caterpillar 318C L Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a variety of digging and loading tasks with efficiency and precision. With a range of boom/stick options and impressive specifications such as a maximum digging depth of 22.5 ft and a maximum bucket capacity of 1.4 cu yd, this excavator is ideal for construction and excavation projects of all sizes. Powered by a turbocharged engine with a gross power of 130 hp, the 318C L offers reliable performance and durability to tackle tough job site conditions.
Boom/Stick 1
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1
Boom 5.3m (17' 5") 2250mm (7' 5" )Stick
Max Cutting Height
29.25 ft (8.92 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.43 ft (5.92 m)
Max Loading Height
20.25 ft (6.17 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.42 ft (8.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
15.83 ft (4.82 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
29.08 ft (8.86 m)
Boom/Stick 2
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2
Boom 5.3m (17' 5") 2700mm (8' 10")Stick
Max Cutting Height
30.33 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth
20.83 ft (6.35 m)
Max Loading Height
21.25 ft (6.48 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
29.92 ft (9.12 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17.68 ft (5.39 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.92 ft (8.81 m)
Boom/Stick 3
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3
Boom 5.3m (17' 5") 3200mm (10' 6")Stick
Max Cutting Height
31.67 ft (9.65 m)
Max Digging Depth
22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height
22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
31.58 ft (9.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
19.75 ft (6.02 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.4 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.6 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Dimensions
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Length
29.17 ft (8.89 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Tail Swing Radius
8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Weight
44,445.00 lbs (20,159.94 kg)
Width
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks
9.17 ft (2.80 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
389.00 cu in (6,374.58 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3066T
Gross Power
130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Net Power
125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Operational
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Fuel Capacity
85.00 gal (321.73 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
50.20 gpm (190.01 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
67.40 gal (255.11 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4980 psi
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
43,320.00 lbs (19,649.65 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
10.8 rpm
Swing Torque
36,875.00 lbs ft (49,995.13 nm)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull
45,500.00 lbs (20,638.48 kg)
Ground Pressure
6.2 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Shoe Size
24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Track Gauge
7.83 ft (2.39 m)
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