Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Specs

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

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 Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Max Loading Height	20.30 ft (6.19 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.50 ft (8.69 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.90 ft (4.85 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.10 ft (8.87 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	30.40 ft (9.27 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Loading Height	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.00 ft (8.84 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.00 ft (8.84 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.60 cu yd (0.46 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Digging Reach	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.20 ft (2.80 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	389.00 cu in (6,374.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	3066T
Gross Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Net Power	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Operating Specifications 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 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	2.10 gal (7.95 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 318C L Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.8 rpm

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	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

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