Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Specs

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

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 Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar 318C LN 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	28.40 ft (8.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15.90 ft (4.85 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	29.20 ft (8.90 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar 318C LN 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	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.90 ft (9.11 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.80 ft (5.43 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 LN Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.70 ft (9.66 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.60 ft (6.89 m)
Max Loading Height	22.60 ft (6.89 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 LN 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 LN Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 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	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Engine specifications
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)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 318C LN Excavator Operating Specifications 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

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	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

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