- Category: Excavators ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: M315F ➔
The Caterpillar M315F is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for urban construction, roadwork, utility installation, and material handling. It is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and features hydraulic systems optimized for digging, lifting, trenching, and attachment use. The M315F typically includes a cab with operator controls, boom and stick configurations, and undercarriage components suited to mobility on paved surfaces. As an excavator, it is used for earthmoving, site preparation, and loading tasks. The model is part of Caterpillar's equipment range for contractors requiring a versatile, road-capable excavator.
General 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
| Maximum Travel Speed | 19.00 mph (30.58 kph)
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Engine
| Bore | 4.10 in (10.41 cm)
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| Displacement | 268.50 cu in (4,399.94 cu cm)
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| Emissions | Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
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| Engine Model | Cat C4.4 ACERT with Twin Turbo
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| Engine Power - Maximum Gross - ISO 14396 | 117 kW (157 [159]*)
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| Engine Power - Maximum Net - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 112 kW (150 [152]*)
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| Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm | 523.00 lbs ft (709.08 nm)
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| Net Power | 150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
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| Note | *Metric values.
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| Ratings | 1800 rpm
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| Stroke | 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure | 58.00 gpm (219.53 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure | 12.70 gpm (48.07 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit | 58.00 gpm (219.53 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism | 18.50 gpm (70.02 lpm)
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| Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure | 5076 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure | 2683 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift | 5439 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal and Travel Circuit | 5076 psi
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| Swing Mechanism | 4786 psi
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| System | 64.70 gal (244.89 l)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 5.00 gal (18.93 l)
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| Fuel Tank - Total Capacity | 77.90 gal (294.85 l)
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Swing Mechanism
| Maximum Swing Torque | 27289 lb ft (8,317.69 m)
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| Swing Speed | 8.1 rpm
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Transmission
| Drawbar Pull | 23,380.00 lbs (10,605.00 kg)
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| Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear | 19.00 mph (30.58 kph)
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Undercarriage
| Ground Clearance | 1.30 ft (0.40 m)
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Weights
| Counterweight | 8,267.00 lbs (3,749.85 kg)
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