Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M315F (2017) ➔

Drive

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Travel Speed	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	268.50 cu in (4,399.94 cu cm)
Emissions	Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 ACERT with Twin Turbo
Engine Power - Maximum Gross - Iso 14396	117 kW (157 hp [159 hp]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	112 kW (150 hp [152 hp]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm	523.00 lbs ft (709.08 nm)
Net Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Note	*Metric values.
Number Of Cylinders - In Line	4
Ratings	1800 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	58.00 gpm (219.53 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	12.70 gpm (48.07 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit	58.00 gpm (219.53 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism	18.50 gpm (70.02 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	2683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift	5439 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal And Travel Circuit	5076 psi
Swing Mechanism	4786 psi
System	64.7 gal (US)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Tank - Total Capacity	77.90 gal (294.85 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque	27,289.00 lbs ft (36,998.43 nm)
Swing Speed	8.1 rpm

Swing Radius And Key Dimensions - Maximum Footprint With Outriggers Down

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Swing Radius And Key Dimensions - Maximum Footprint With Outriggers Down specifications
Maximum Shipping Length - With Long Stick	26.75 ft (8.15 m)
Maximum Width - With Parallel Blade	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Tail Swing Radius	5.75 ft (1.75 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Transmission specifications
Drawbar Pull	23,380.00 lbs (10,605.00 kg)
Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)
Maximum Gradeability (16 500 Kg/36,380 Lb)	78%

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft (0.37 m)

Weights

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweight	8,267.00 lbs (3,749.85 kg)
Note	*Includes medium stick, counterweight, full fuel tank, operator, dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
Va Boom - Front Radial Dozer, Rear Outriggers	36,972.00 lbs (16,770.24 kg)
Va Boom - Rear Radial Dozer Only	34,811.00 lbs (15,790.02 kg)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar M315F (2017) Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Note	Range values are calculated with GD bucket 1100 mm (43"), 0.68 m3 (0.89 yd3) with tips J250 and quick coupler with a tip radius of 1437 mm (56.6").
Va Boom - 2300 Mm (7'7") Stick Length: Digging Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Va Boom - 2300 Mm (7'7") Stick Length: Digging Height	32.50 ft (9.91 m)
Va Boom - 2300 Mm (7'7") Stick Length: Dump Height	23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Va Boom - 2300 Mm (7'7") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Va Boom - 2450 Mm (8'0") Stick Length: Digging Depth	18.30 ft (5.58 m)
Va Boom - 2450 Mm (8'0") Stick Length: Digging Height	32.10 ft (9.78 m)
Va Boom - 2450 Mm (8'0") Stick Length: Dump Height	22.80 ft (6.95 m)
Va Boom - 2450 Mm (8'0") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	28.70 ft (8.75 m)

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