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Caterpillar M318 Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M318 ➔

The Caterpillar M318 is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series, designed for road work, utility projects, and urban construction. It combines mobility, hydraulic performance, and operator comfort in a machine suited to frequent travel between work areas. The M318 typically features a fuel-efficient diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and compatibility with a range of attachments for digging, lifting, grading, and material handling. Its wheeled undercarriage allows faster repositioning than tracked excavators on paved surfaces. Common applications include municipal work, infrastructure maintenance, site preparation, and general excavation where maneuverability and transport efficiency are important.

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General Specifications

Engine	C4.4 Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Travel Speed	21.70 mph (34.92 kph) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	174.00 hp (129.75 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	43,980.00 lbs (19,949.02 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year

Dimensions

Digging Depth	20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Digging Reach	20.00 ft (6.10 m)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

39,490.00 lbs (17,912.38 kg)

Caterpillar M318s currently for sale

A 2022 Caterpillar M318 From Five Star Equipment, Inc. for $190,000.00 USD

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A 2022 Caterpillar M318 From Zeppelin Baumaschinen for $149,000.00 USD

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