Caterpillar M315F Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M315F ➔

Caterpillar M315F is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series, designed for urban construction, roadwork, utility, and general excavation applications. It is commonly configured with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and a wheeled undercarriage for travel between job sites without a trailer. The M315F supports a range of attachments and boom, stick, and bucket combinations for digging, trenching, lifting, and material handling. Typical features include operator cab controls, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and site mobility suited to municipal and infrastructure work. The model is used in applications requiring maneuverability, transport efficiency, and versatile excavation performance.

General Specifications

Caterpillar M315F Excavator General Specifications specifications
Engine	C4.4 ACERT — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Travel Speed	19.00 mph (30.58 kph) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Net Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	36,972.00 lbs (16,770.24 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year

DRIVE SYSTEM

Caterpillar M315F Excavator DRIVE SYSTEM specifications
Maximum Travel Speed	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar M315F 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 [159]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	112 kW (150 [152]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm	523.00 lbs ft (709.08 nm)
Net Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Note	*Metric values.
Ratings	1800 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M315F 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	64.70 gal (244.89 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M315F 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 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque	27289 lb ft (8,317.69 m)
Swing Speed	8.1 rpm

Transmission

Caterpillar M315F Excavator Transmission specifications
Drawbar Pull	23,380.00 lbs (10,605.00 kg)
Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M315F Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)

Weights

Caterpillar M315F Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweight	8,267.00 lbs (3,749.85 kg)

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