Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : M315 ➔
The Caterpillar M315 is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for urban construction, utility work, road maintenance, and material handling. It combines mobility, hydraulic performance, and operator comfort in a machine suited for frequent travel between job sites. The M315 typically features a diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, a reinforced undercarriage, and a cab configured for visibility and productivity. As an excavator, it is used for digging, trenching, lifting, loading, and site preparation. The Caterpillar M315 is recognized for its versatility in applications requiring both excavation capability and on-road maneuverability.
Dimensions
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Boom
Variable Adjustable Boom 5.02 m (16'6") - Starting 2026
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) - Starting 2026
Counterweight Clearance
4.10 ft (1.25 m) - Starting 2026
Ground Clearance
1.10 ft (0.34 m) - Starting 2026
Height
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Length
29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
10.80 ft (3.29 m) - Starting 2026
Shipping Length
27.90 ft (8.50 m) - Starting 2026
Stick
2.2 m (7'3") - Starting 2026
Support Point
11.40 ft (3.47 m) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing Radius
5.70 ft (1.74 m) - Starting 2026
Undercarriage Length
16.00 ft (4.88 m) - Starting 2026
Weight
35,300.00 lbs (16,011.83 kg)
Wheel Base
8.40 ft (2.56 m) - Starting 2026
Width
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Drive
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Travel Speed
21.70 mph (34.92 kph) - Starting 2026
Engine
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Engine specifications
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹ - Starting 2026
Bore
4.10 in (10.41 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement
268.50 cu in (4,399.94 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. - Starting 2026
Engine Model
Cat® C4.4 - Starting 2026
Engine Power - ISO 14396
148.00 hp (110.37 kw) - Starting 2026
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
150.00 hp (111.86 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - ISO 9249
141.00 hp (105.15 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
143.00 hp (106.64 kw) - Starting 2026
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
73.00 gpm (276.31 lpm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift
5366 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal
5076 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit
5076 psi - Starting 2026
Machine Weight
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Machine Weight specifications
Operating Weight Maximum
39,680.00 lbs (17,998.57 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight Minimum
34,610.00 lbs (15,698.85 kg) - Starting 2026
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
6.30 gal (23.85 l) - Starting 2026
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
5.30 gal (20.06 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank
74.00 gal (280.09 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
58.10 gal (219.91 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank
24.30 gal (91.98 l) - Starting 2026
Sustainability
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability
95% - Starting 2026
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Speed*
9.1 r/min - Starting 2026
Maximum Swing Torque
28,860.00 lbs ft (39,128.39 nm) - Starting 2026
Working Ranges And Forces
Caterpillar M315 Excavator Working Ranges And Forces specifications
Boom
Variable Adjustable Boom 5.02 m (16'6") - Starting 2026
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) - Starting 2026
Bucket Forces (ISO)
23,830.00 lbs ft (32,308.71 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Cutting Height
33.30 ft (10.15 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Digging Depth
17.40 ft (5.30 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Loading Height
24.30 ft (7.41 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach at Ground Line
28.50 ft (8.69 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
13.90 ft (4.24 m) - Starting 2026
Stick
2.2 m (7'3") - Starting 2026
Stick Forces (ISO)
15,961.00 lbs ft (21,639.92 nm) - Starting 2026
