Caterpillar M318F Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: M318F ➔

The Caterpillar M318F is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for road work, utility, municipal, and general construction applications. It is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and features a hydraulic system optimized for digging, lifting, trenching, and material handling. The M318F typically includes a cab with operator controls, boom and stick configurations for varied reach, and compatibility with multiple work tools and attachments. Its wheeled undercarriage supports travel between job sites and operation on paved surfaces. The model is used in applications requiring mobility, versatility, and excavator performance in urban and infrastructure environments.

Blade

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Blade specifications
Blade Options - Width	2550 mm, 2750 mm (100.4 in, 108.3 in)
Blade Roll - Over Height	22.70 in (57.66 cm)
Blade Total Height	2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Blade Type	Parallel
Maximum Lowering Depth From Ground	0.50 ft (0.15 m)
Maximum Raising Height Above Ground	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Width - Standard Axles	100.40 in (255.02 cm)
Width - Wide Axles	108.30 in (275.08 cm)

Bucket Specifications

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Bucket Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacities	0.35 m3-1.09 m3 (0.46 yd3-1.43 yd3)

Dimensions

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Length	28.25 ft (8.61 m)
Weight	42,549.00 lbs (19,299.93 kg)
Width	8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Drive

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Drive specifications
Maximum Travel Speed	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)

Engine

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
Emissions	Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards.
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - Iso 14396 - (Ps) - Metric	176.00 hp (131.25 kw)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Engine Power - Maximum Gross - Iso 14396	129.4 kW (174 hp [176 hp]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	126 kW (169 hp [171 hp]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm	578.00 lbs ft (783.65 nm)
Net Power	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power (Rated) - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric	171.00 hp (127.52 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - 80/1269/Eec	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 13496 At 1,750 Rpm (Gross)	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249 At 1,750 Rpm	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Maximum - Iso 9249/Sae J1349 - (Ps) - Metric	171.00 hp (127.52 kw)
Net Power - Rated - 80/1269/Eec	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Net Power - Rated - Iso 9249/Sae J1349	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Note	*Metric values.
Number Of Cylinders	6
Number Of Cylinders - In Line	6
Ratings	1750 rpm
Stroke	5.30 in (13.46 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	67.00 gpm (253.60 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	12.90 gpm (48.83 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit	67.00 gpm (253.60 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism	22.20 gpm (84.03 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	2683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Swing Mechanism	5366 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift	5366 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
Swing Mechanism	5366 psi
System	55.5 gal (US)
Tank Capacity	32.20 gal (121.88 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	12.40 gal (46.93 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	9.10 gal (34.44 l)
Engine Crankcase	4.90 gal (18.55 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 M318F Excavator Sound Performance specifications
Operator Sound - 2000/14/Ec	71 dB(A)
Spectator Sound - 2000/14/Ec	100 dB(A)

Standards

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Standards specifications
Cab/Sound Levels	Meets appropriate standards as listed
Fops	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

Sustainability

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Sustainability 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
Vibration Levels - Maximum Hand/Arm - Iso 5349:2001	Less Than 2.5 m/s2 (Less Than 8.2 ft/s)
Vibration Levels - Maximum Whole Body - Iso/Tr 25398:2006	Less Than 0.5 m/s2 (Less Than 1.6 ft/s)
Vibration Levels - Seat Transmissibility Factor - Iso 7096:2000 - Spectral Class Em6	Less Than 0.7

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque	30,977.00 lbs ft (41,998.62 nm)
Swing Speed	10 rpm
Swing Torque	28,027.00 lbs ft (37,999.01 nm)

Tires

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Tires specifications
Optional	1) 11.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic); 2) 445/70/R19.5 TL XF (Single Pneumatic); 3) 10.00-20 (Dual Solid Rubber)
Standard	10.00-20 (Dual Pneumatic)

Transmission

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Transmission specifications
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear	1.90 mph (3.06 kph)
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Drawbar Pull	23,155.00 lbs (10,502.94 kg)
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear	6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	21.70 mph (34.92 kph)
Maximum Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Maximum Gradeability	64%
Maximum Gradeability (17 500 Kg/38,580 Lb)	75%

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M318F 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 - Standard Axle - End Of Offset Boom	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom	27.20 ft (8.29 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of Va Boom	23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - Outside Of Tire	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of Offset Boom	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom	27.90 ft (8.50 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of Va Boom	23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - Outside Of Tire	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Note	*For Optional Trailer Package Not available in Australia/New Zealand.
Oscillation Axle Angle	9 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Weights specifications
Counterweights	3400/3900 kg (7,496/8,598 lb)
Note	*Includes medium stick, 3400 kg (7,496 lb) counterweight, full fuel tank, operator, quick coupler (250 kg/551 lb), bucket (600 kg/1,323 lb), dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	40,080.00 lbs (18,180.00 kg)
One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	39,507.00 lbs (17,920.10 kg)
Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	41,160.00 lbs (18,669.89 kg)
Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	40,587.00 lbs (18,409.98 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Optional	8,598.00 lbs (3,899.99 kg)
Weight - Counterweight - Standard	7,496.00 lbs (3,400.13 kg)
Weight - Offset Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	42,351.00 lbs (19,210.11 kg)
Weight - Offset Boom - Rear Dozer Only	39,573.00 lbs (17,950.03 kg)
Weight - Offset Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	41,778.00 lbs (18,950.21 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	40,080.00 lbs (18,180.00 kg)
Weight - One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	39,507.00 lbs (17,920.10 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Industrial (3100 Mm/10'2")	904.00 lbs (410.05 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Long (2600 Mm/8'6")	1,653.00 lbs (749.79 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Medium (2400 Mm/7'10")	1,609.00 lbs (729.83 kg)
Weight - Sticks - Short (2100 Mm/6'11")	1,543.00 lbs (699.89 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Front And Rear Outriggers	41,160.00 lbs (18,669.89 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer Only	38,360.00 lbs (17,399.82 kg)
Weight - Va Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers	40,587.00 lbs (18,409.98 kg)

Working Ranges

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Digging Depth	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Note	Range values are calculated with GD bucket 1200 mm (48 in), 0.91 m3 (1.19 yd3) with tips K080 and quick coupler with a tip radius of 1574 mm (5'2").
One-Piece Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Digging Depth	18.70 ft (5.70 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	20.10 ft (6.13 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	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Digging Height	30.40 ft (9.27 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Dump Height	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
One-Piece Boom - 2600 Mm (8'6") Stick Length: Reach At Ground Level	30.20 ft (9.20 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	33.80 ft (10.30 m)
Va Boom - 2400 Mm (7'10") Stick Length: Dump Height	23.50 ft (7.16 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	34.30 ft (10.45 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)