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Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator offers impressive capabilities for various digging and loading tasks with its different boom/stick options. With maximum cutting heights ranging from 29.3 to 31.7 feet and digging depths from 19.5 to 22.6 feet, this excavator is a versatile machine suitable for a range of construction projects. It is powered by a robust 125-horsepower engine with a hydraulic system fluid capacity of 67.4 gallons, ensuring efficient performance. With an operating weight of 42,660 pounds, a 1.4 cubic yard bucket capacity, and a ground pressure of 7.4 psi, the Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator is a reliable and powerful asset on any job site.


Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 17'5" (5300mm)/Stick 7'5" (2250mm)
Max Cutting Height 29.27 ft (8.92 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.43 ft (5.92 m)
Max Loading Height 20.21 ft (6.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.38 ft (8.65 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 15.85 ft (4.83 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.11 ft (3.08 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 29.11 ft (8.87 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 17'5" (5300mm)/Stick 8'10" (2700mm)
Max Cutting Height 30.32 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Max Loading Height 21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.89 ft (9.11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.72 ft (5.40 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.24 ft (3.12 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 28.94 ft (8.82 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom 17'5" (5300mm)/Stick 10'6" (3200mm)
Max Cutting Height 31.67 ft (9.65 m)
Max Digging Depth 22.54 ft (6.87 m)
Max Loading Height 22.51 ft (6.86 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 19.72 ft (6.01 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 28.97 ft (8.83 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 318C LN 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 LN Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.51 ft (0.46 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 11.32 ft (3.45 m)
Tail Swing Radius 8.34 ft (2.54 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Engine specifications
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)

Operational

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity 84.60 gal (320.21 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 Weight 42,660.00 lbs (19,350.27 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 2.20 gal (8.33 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.8 rpm
Swing Torque 36,875.00 lbs ft (49,995.13 nm)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 45,500.00 lbs (20,638.48 kg)
Ground Pressure 7.4 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Shoe Size 19.69 in (50.01 cm)
Track Gauge 6.53 ft (1.99 m)
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