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Caterpillar M316F Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar M316F Excavator is a powerful and efficient machine designed for heavy-duty construction and excavation tasks. With a maximum gross power of 148 horsepower and impressive hydraulic system capabilities, this excavator offers exceptional performance and productivity on the job site. Its compact design, superior swing torque, and variety of attachment options make it a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range of applications. Whether digging deep trenches, lifting heavy loads, or reaching high distances, the Caterpillar M316F Excavator delivers exceptional working ranges and capabilities to meet the demands of any construction project.


Bucket Specifications

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Bucket Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacities 0.35 m-1.09 m (0.46 yd-1.43 yd)

Dimensions

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height 10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Length 28.33 ft (8.64 m)
Weight 39,793.00 lbs (18,049.82 kg)
Width 8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Dozer Blade - Parallel

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Dozer Blade - Parallel specifications
Blade Roll - Over Height 1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Blade Total Height 2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Maximum Lowering Depth From Ground 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Maximum Raising Height Above Ground 1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Width 8.40 ft (2.56 m)

Dozer Blade - Radial

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Dozer Blade - Radial specifications
Blade Roll - Over Height 1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Blade Total Height 1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Maximum Lowering Depth From Ground 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Maximum Raising Height Above Ground 1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Width 8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Drive

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Travel Speed 22.00 mph (35.41 kph)

Emissions And Safety

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Emissions And Safety specifications
Engine Emissions Tier 4 Final
Fluids (Optional) - Biodiesel Up To B20 Meets EN 14214 or ASTM D6751 with EN590 or ASTM D975 Standard Mineral diesel fuels
Fluids (Optional) - Cat Bio Hydo Advanced Readily biodegradable EU Flower eco-label certified
Fluids (Optional) - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Must meet ISO 22241
Vibration Levels - Maximum Hand/Arm - Iso 5349:2001 Less Than 2.5 m/s (Less Than 8.2 ft/s)
Vibration Levels - Maximum Whole Body - Iso/Tr 25398:2006 Less Than 0.5 m/s (Less Than 1.6 ft/s)
Vibration Levels - Seat Transmissibility Factor - Iso 7096:2000 - Spectral Class Em6 Less Than 0.7

Engine

Caterpillar M316F 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 Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396 - (Ps) - Metric 150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Engine Model Cat C4.4 ACERT
Engine Power - Maximum Gross - Iso 14396 110 kW (148 hp [150 hp]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 105 kW (141 hp [143 hp]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm 413.00 lbs ft (559.95 nm)
Net Power 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Net Power (Rated) - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric 143.00 hp (106.64 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - 80/1269/Eec 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 14396 At 2,000 Rpm 148.00 hp (110.37 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 14396 At 2,000 Rpm - (Ps) - Metric 150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric 143.00 hp (106.64 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 At 2,000 Rpm 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 At 2,000 Rpm - (Ps) - Metric 143.00 hp (106.64 kw)
Net Power - Rated - 80/1269/Eec 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Note *Metric values.
Number Of Cylinders 4
Number Of Cylinders - In Line 4
Ratings 2000 rpm
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure 63.00 gpm (238.46 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure 13.20 gpm (49.96 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit 63.00 gpm (238.46 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism 20.60 gpm (77.97 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 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal And Travel Circuit 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism 5366 psi
Swing Mechanism 5366 psi
System 63.4 gal (US)
Tank Capacity 32.20 gal (121.88 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Engine Crankcase 2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Final Drive 0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Front Steering Axle - Differential 2.80 gal (10.60 l)
Fuel Tank - Total Capacity 87.20 gal (330.05 l)
Powershift Transmission 0.70 gal (2.65 l)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 3.70 gal (14.00 l)

Sound Performance

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Operator Sound - 2000/14/Ec 71 dB(A)
Spectator Sound - 2000/14/Ec 101 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Standards specifications
Cab/Sound Levels Meets appropriate standards as listed in "Sound Performance"
Operator Protective Structure - Top/Front Guards FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) meets FOPS criteria ISO 10262:1998 and SAE J1356:2008
Rops ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) offered by Caterpillar meets ROPS criteria ISO 12117-2:2008

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque 30,977.00 lbs ft (41,998.62 nm)
Swing Speed 9 rpm
Swing Torque 28,120.00 lbs ft (38,125.10 nm)

Tires

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Tires specifications
Optional (1) 10.00-20 (Dual Solid Rubber)
Optional (2) 11.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic)
Optional (3) 445/70/R19.5 TL XF (Single Pneumatic)
Standard 10.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic)

Transmission

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Transmission specifications
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear 1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear 6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Drawbar Pull 23,380.00 lbs (10,605.00 kg)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear 6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear 22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear 22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Maximum Gradeability (16 500 Kg/36,380 Lb) 78%

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance 1.22 ft (0.37 m)
Maximum Towable Trailer Mass* 17,637.00 lbs (8,000.02 kg)
Minimum Turning Radius - End Of Offset Boom 23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - End Of One-Piece Boom 27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - End Of Va Boom 23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Outside Of Tire 20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Note *For Optional Trailer Package Not available in Australia/New Zealand.
Oscillation Axle Angle 8.5 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweights 3200/3700 kg (7,055/8,157 lb)
Note *Includes long stick, 3200 kg (7,055 lb) counterweight, full fuel tank, operator, dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers 35,605.00 lbs (16,150.18 kg)
One-Piece Boom - Front Dozer, Rear Outriggers 35,009.00 lbs (15,879.83 kg)
Operating Weight - With Attachment 15 410 kg-17 490 kg (33,973 lb-38,559 lb)
Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers 36,663.00 lbs (16,630.08 kg)
Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers 36,068.00 lbs (16,360.19 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Optional 8,160.00 lbs (3,701.32 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Standard 7,055.00 lbs (3,200.10 kg)
Weight - Offset Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers 37,831.00 lbs (17,159.87 kg)
Weight - Offset Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers 37,236.00 lbs (16,889.99 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers 35,605.00 lbs (16,150.18 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Front Dozer, Rear Outriggers 35,009.00 lbs (15,879.83 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Industrial - Drop Nose (3100 Mm/10'2") 926.00 lbs (420.03 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Long (2600 Mm/8'6") 1,664.00 lbs (754.78 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Medium (2400 Mm/7'10") 1,620.00 lbs (734.82 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Short (2100 Mm/6'11") 1,554.00 lbs (704.88 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers 36,663.00 lbs (16,630.08 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer Only 33,929.00 lbs (15,389.95 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers 36,068.00 lbs (16,360.19 kg)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar M316F Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Digging Depth 20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level 30.80 ft (9.39 m)
Note (1) Range values are calculated with GD bucket 1100 mm (3'7"), 0.80 m3 (1.05 yd3) with tips K080 and quick coupler with a tip radius of 1574 mm (5'2").
Note (2) *Industrial stick (no bucket linkage). Not available in Australia and New Zealand.
One-Piece Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Digging Depth 18.80 ft (5.73 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Digging Height 30.00 ft (9.14 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Dump Height 20.00 ft (6.10 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level 29.50 ft (8.99 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Digging Depth 19.50 ft (5.94 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Digging Height 30.30 ft (9.24 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Dump Height 20.40 ft (6.22 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level 30.20 ft (9.20 m)
One-Piece Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Digging Depth 16.00 ft (4.88 m)
One-Piece Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Digging Height 25.30 ft (7.71 m)
One-Piece Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Reach At Ground Level 26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Va Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Digging Depth 19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Va Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Digging Height 33.70 ft (10.27 m)
Va Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Dump Height 23.40 ft (7.13 m)
Va Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level 30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Va Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Digging Depth 20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Va Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Digging Height 34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Va Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Dump Height 23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Va Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level 30.90 ft (9.42 m)
Va Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Digging Depth 16.60 ft (5.06 m)
Va Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Digging Height 29.40 ft (8.96 m)
Va Boom - 3100 Mm (10'2") Stick Length*: Reach At Ground Level 26.90 ft (8.20 m)
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