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 Option (Mex) 1

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	VA boom w/ stick 2000mm
Max Cutting Height	31.73 ft (9.67 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.93 ft (5.16 m)
Max Loading Height	22.64 ft (6.90 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.86 ft (8.49 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.49 ft (3.50 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2	VA boom w/ stick 2300mm
Max Cutting Height	32.22 ft (9.82 m)
Max Digging Depth	17.89 ft (5.45 m)
Max Loading Height	23.17 ft (7.06 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.68 ft (8.74 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.82 ft (3.60 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3	VA boom w/ stick 2600mm
Max Cutting Height	33.01 ft (10.06 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.87 ft (5.75 m)
Max Loading Height	23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.63 ft (9.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	12.77 ft (3.89 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4	One piece boom w/ stick 2000mm
Max Cutting Height	28.22 ft (8.60 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.38 ft (4.99 m)
Max Loading Height	19.39 ft (5.91 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.01 ft (8.23 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	11.19 ft (3.41 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Buckets specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.8 cu yd

Cab

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Cab specifications
Cab/Fogs Option	ISO 10262

Dimensions

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Counterweight Clearance	4.05 ft (1.23 m)
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft (0.37 m)
Height	10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.24 ft (3.12 m)
Length	28.25 ft (8.61 m)
Overall Width	8.37 in (21.26 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.03 ft (3.67 m)
Support Point	136.62 in (347.01 cm)
Upper Structure Clearance	4.05 ft (1.23 m)
Weight	30,870.00 lbs (14,002.41 kg)
Wheelbase	8.21 ft (2.50 m)
Width	8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Cylinders	4
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269	118.00 hp (87.99 kw)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3054E DIT ATAAC diesel engine
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
High Pressure (1)	4786 psi
High Pressure (2)	50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Implement/Travel Circuit	50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Medium Pressure (1)	2500 psi
Medium Pressure (2)	13.00 gpm (49.21 lpm)
Normal	5076 psi
Travel Circuit	5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom	19,558.40 lbs (8,871.55 kg)
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom	19,558.40 lbs (8,871.55 kg)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom	18.40 ft (5.61 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom	18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom	28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom	15,287.10 lbs (6,934.12 kg)
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom	15,287.10 lbs (6,934.12 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar M313C Excavator Operational 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
Maximum Flow	21.10 gpm (79.86 lpm)
Pressure	5076 psi
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
2.01 M (6'7") Stick	783.00 lbs (355.16 kg)
2.32 M (7'7") Stick	849.00 lbs (385.10 kg)
2.6 M (8'6") Stick	937.00 lbs (425.02 kg)
2.9 M (9'6") Industrial Stick	904.00 lbs (410.05 kg)
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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