Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : M316C ➔
The Caterpillar M316C is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for road work, utility, municipal, and general construction applications. It features a diesel engine, hydraulic excavator system, and a wheeled undercarriage for mobility between job sites. The M316C is commonly used for digging, trenching, lifting, loading, and material handling where travel speed and maneuverability are important. Typical configurations include a boom, stick, bucket, and optional attachments for varied tasks. As an excavator, the M316C combines digging performance with on-road movement capability, making it suitable for urban and infrastructure projects requiring frequent repositioning.
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mm
Max Cutting Height
33.01 ft (10.06 m)
Max Digging Depth
18.28 ft (5.57 m)
Max Loading Height
22.87 ft (6.97 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
29.24 ft (8.91 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.06 ft (8.55 m)
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2400mm
Max Cutting Height
33.63 ft (10.25 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.26 ft (5.87 m)
Max Loading Height
23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.16 ft (9.19 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.06 ft (8.55 m)
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mm
Max Cutting Height
34.13 ft (10.40 m)
Max Digging Depth
19.92 ft (6.07 m)
Max Loading Height
24.02 ft (7.32 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
30.78 ft (9.38 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
13.36 ft (4.07 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
28.02 ft (8.54 m)
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4 specifications
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mm
Max Cutting Height
29.53 ft (9.00 m)
Max Digging Depth
17.62 ft (5.37 m)
Max Loading Height
19.76 ft (6.02 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
28.58 ft (8.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth
11.46 ft (3.49 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit
10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit
27.53 ft (8.39 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
1.3 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity
1 cu yd
Cab
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Cab specifications
Cab/Fogs Option
ISO 10262
Dimensions
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.24 ft (0.38 m)
Height
10.08 ft (3.07 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Length
27.58 ft (8.41 m)
Overall Width
8.37 in (21.26 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down
12.07 ft (3.68 m)
Tail Swing Radius
7.52 ft (2.29 m)
Upper Structure Clearance
4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Weight
38,250.00 lbs (17,349.93 kg)
Wheelbase
8.54 ft (2.60 m)
Width
8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Engine
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged with Aftercooler
Bore
3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
366.00 cu in (5,997.68 cu cm)
Eec 80/1269
138.00 hp (102.91 kw)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3056E DIT ATAAC
Flywheel Power
138.00 hp (102.91 kw)
Iso 9249
138.00 hp (102.91 kw)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm
461.00 lbs ft (625.02 nm)
Net Power
138.00 hp (102.91 kw)
Net Torque
461.00 lbs ft (625.02 nm)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2000 rpm
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Implement/Travel Circuit
65.00 gpm (246.03 lpm)
Medium Pressure
450 psi
Normal
5076 psi
Travel Circuit
5076 psi
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Maximum Reach - Ground Level
30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Operational
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Fuel Capacity
81.90 gal (309.99 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
64.80 gpm (245.27 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
5076.4 psi
Max Steering Angle
32 degrees
Operating Weight
39,352.60 lbs (17,850.06 kg)
Oscillating Axle Angle
18 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Tire Size
10.00-20
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling
10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Disk Brakes
0.50 gal (1.89 l)
Engine Crankcase
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Front Steering Axle - Differential
2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank
81.90 gal (309.99 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
61.00 gal (230.89 l)
Hydraulic Tank
36.00 gal (136.26 l)
Powershift Transmission
0.80 gal (3.03 l)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)
2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Flow
21.10 gpm (79.86 lpm)
Pressure
5366 psi
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
Swing Torque
29,575.00 lbs ft (40,097.79 nm)
Tires
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Tires specifications
Optional
10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single; 600/40-22.5 single; 11.00-20 dual
Standard
10.00-20 dual pneumatic
Transmission
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Transmission specifications
2nd Gear - Forward
21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
2nd Gear - Reverse
12.40 mph (19.96 kph)
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear
2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear
8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear
5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Max Travel Speed
21.20 mph (34.12 kph)
Maximum Gradeability
69
Maximum Travel Speed
21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
2
Number Of Reverse Gears
2
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Weights
Caterpillar M316C Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweight
8,160.00 lbs (3,701.32 kg)
Dozer Blade
1,675.00 lbs (759.77 kg)
Front And Rear Outriggers (1)
40,120.00 lbs (18,198.15 kg)
Front And Rear Outriggers (2)
39,020.00 lbs (17,699.20 kg)
Outriggers
2,250.00 lbs (1,020.58 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (1)
36,930.00 lbs (16,751.19 kg)
Rear - Dozer Only (2)
35,940.00 lbs (16,302.13 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)
39,350.00 lbs (17,848.88 kg)
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)
38,250.00 lbs (17,349.93 kg)
