Caterpillar M318 Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar M318 is a wheeled excavator designed for road work, utility projects, and urban construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is commonly used where mobility, lifting capability, and attachment versatility are required. The M318 typically features a diesel engine, hydraulic system, operator cab, and a wheeled undercarriage for travel between work areas without a trailer. It is compatible with a range of buckets and work tools for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling. The model is used in construction, infrastructure maintenance, and municipal operations where maneuverability and transport efficiency are important.

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General Specifications

Caterpillar M318 Excavator General Specifications 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

Caterpillar M318 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Digging Reach	20.00 ft (6.10 m)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar M318 Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight	39,490.00 lbs (17,912.38 kg)

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