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Caterpillar M315C Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar M315C Excavator offers impressive capabilities and performance for a variety of digging and loading tasks. With options for different boom and stick configurations, this excavator boasts maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights that make it versatile on the job site. Equipped with a powerful 124 hp turbocharged engine and a hydraulic system with ample capacity, this excavator ensures efficiency and productivity. Its compact dimensions and sturdy build, coupled with features like swing mechanism and transmission options, make it a reliable choice for construction and excavation projects.


Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mm
Max Cutting Height 32.94 ft (10.04 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.34 ft (5.59 m)
Max Loading Height 22.81 ft (6.95 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.24 ft (8.91 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 12.21 ft (3.72 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 13.06 ft (3.98 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.83 ft (8.48 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mm
Max Cutting Height 34.06 ft (10.38 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.99 ft (6.09 m)
Max Loading Height 23.96 ft (7.30 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 30.78 ft (9.38 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 13.42 ft (4.09 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.79 ft (8.47 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 One-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mm
Max Cutting Height 29.47 ft (8.98 m)
Max Digging Depth 17.69 ft (5.39 m)
Max Loading Height 19.69 ft (6.00 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.58 ft (8.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 11.52 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 13.06 ft (3.98 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.30 ft (8.32 m)

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 One-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2600mm
Max Cutting Height 30.16 ft (9.19 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.33 ft (5.89 m)
Max Loading Height 20.44 ft (6.23 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 30.09 ft (9.17 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 12.54 ft (3.82 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.33 ft (8.33 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.2 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.4 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.4 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.22 ft (0.37 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Overall Width 8.37 in (21.26 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down 12.03 ft (3.67 m)
Tail Swing Radius 7.21 ft (2.20 m)
Wheelbase 8.21 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration turbocharged
Displacement 268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3054E
Net Power 124.00 hp (92.47 kw)
Net Torque 368.80 lbs ft (500.02 nm)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity 2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Fuel Capacity 62.10 gal (235.05 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 21.20 gpm (80.24 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Max Steering Angle 32 degrees
Operating Weight 36,707.00 lbs (16,650.04 kg)
Operational Voltage 12 V
Oscillating Axle Angle 18 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity 3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Tire Size 10.00-20 16PR

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.5 rpm
Swing Torque 29,576.30 lbs ft (40,099.55 nm)

Transmission

Caterpillar M315C Excavator Transmission specifications
Max Travel Speed 21.20 mph (34.12 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears 2
Number Of Reverse Gears 2
Transmission Type powershift
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