Caterpillar M313C Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M313C ➔

The Caterpillar M313C excavator boasts impressive capabilities, with various boom/stick mobile options offering maximum cutting heights up to 33.1 ft and digging depths up to 18.9 ft. Equipped with a powerful Cat 3054E ATAAC engine that delivers 118 hp, this excavator also features a bucket reference capacity of 0.8 cu yd and an operating weight of 31,967.1 lbs. With advanced hydraulic systems and efficient transmission, this excavator offers exceptional performance for a range of construction and digging tasks.

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.80 ft (9.69 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Max Loading Height	22.70 ft (6.92 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.90 ft (8.50 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.50 ft (3.51 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	32.30 ft (9.85 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Max Loading Height	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.90 ft (3.63 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	33.10 ft (10.09 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Max Loading Height	24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	12.80 ft (3.90 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height	28.30 ft (8.63 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.40 ft (5.00 m)
Max Loading Height	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.10 ft (8.26 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.20 ft (3.41 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Counterweight Clearance	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Width	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Upper Structure Clearance	4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Wheelbase	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3054E ATAAC
ISO 9249	118.00 hp (87.99 kw)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm	368.80 lbs ft (500.02 nm)
Net Power	118.00 hp (87.99 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Fuel Tank

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Fuel Tank specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity	62.10 gal (235.05 l)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Implement/Travel Circuit	50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Normal	5076 psi
Travel Circuit	5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Fuel Capacity	62.10 gal (235.05 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	71.40 gpm (270.25 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43.60 gal (165.03 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5076.4 psi
Max Steering Angle	33.5 degrees
Operating Weight	31,967.10 lbs (14,500.05 kg)
Oscillating Axle Angle	18 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Tire Size	10-20 (dual pneumatic)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Final Drive	0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Front Steering Axle - Differential	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Fuel Tank	62.00 gal (234.67 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	44.00 gal (166.54 l)
Hydraulic Tank	25.00 gal (94.63 l)
Powershift Transmission	0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)	2.90 gal (10.98 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.5 rpm

Tires

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Tires specifications
Optional	See Optional Equipment
Standard	10.00-20 dual pneumatic

Transmission

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Transmission specifications
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear	9.90 mph (15.93 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
Max Travel Speed	21.20 mph (34.12 kph)
Maximum Gradeability	67%
Maximum Travel Speed	21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2

Weights

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweight	6,393.00 lbs (2,899.82 kg)
Dozer Blade	1,422.00 lbs (645.01 kg)
Front and Rear Outriggers (1)	32,518.00 lbs (14,749.94 kg)
Front and Rear Outriggers (2)	31,747.00 lbs (14,400.21 kg)
Outriggers	1,962.00 lbs (889.95 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (1)	29,983.00 lbs (13,600.08 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (2)	28,880.00 lbs (13,099.76 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)	31,967.00 lbs (14,500.01 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)	30,865.00 lbs (14,000.15 kg)

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