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Caterpillar M316C Excavator Specs

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 Mobile Excavator Option 1

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height 33.10 ft (10.09 m)
Max Digging Depth 18.30 ft (5.58 m)
Max Loading Height 22.90 ft (6.98 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 28.10 ft (8.56 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height 33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Max Digging Depth 19.30 ft (5.88 m)
Max Loading Height 23.50 ft (7.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 30.20 ft (9.20 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 28.10 ft (8.56 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height 34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Max Loading Height 24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 30.80 ft (9.39 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 13.40 ft (4.08 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 28.10 ft (8.56 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height 29.60 ft (9.02 m)
Max Digging Depth 17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Max Loading Height 19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth 11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Shipping Height of Unit 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit 27.60 ft (8.41 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Overall Width 8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down 12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Tail Swing Radius 7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Upper Structure Clearance 4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Wheelbase 8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged with Aftercooler
Bore 3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement 366.00 cu in (5,997.68 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat 3056E ATAAC
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)
Normal 5076 psi
Travel Circuit 5076 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar M316C Excavator Operating Specifications 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 35,940.00 lbs (16,302.13 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)
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
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
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)
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