Caterpillar M318F Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar M318F is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series, designed for roadwork, utility, municipal, and general construction applications. It is equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic excavator system, and wheeled undercarriage for mobility between job sites and work areas. The M318F is commonly used for digging, trenching, lifting, material handling, and attachment work. Typical features include a rotating upper structure, enclosed operator cab, and compatibility with a range of buckets and hydraulic tools. As an excavator, the Caterpillar M318F is valued for maneuverability, transport efficiency, and versatility in urban and infrastructure projects.

Bucket

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities	1.43 cu yd (1.09 cu m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Caterpillar M318F Excavator DRIVE SYSTEM 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)
Engine Gross Power (Maximum) - ISO 14396	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Engine Power - Maximum Gross - ISO 14396	129.4 kW (174 [176]*)
Engine Power - Maximum Net - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	126 kW (169 [171]*)
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm	578.00 lbs ft (783.65 nm)
Net Power	169.00 hp (126.03 kw)
Note	*Metric values.
Number of Cylinders	6
Ratings	1750 rpm
Stroke	5.30 in (13.46 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure	12.90 gpm (48.83 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit	67.00 gpm (253.60 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure	5076 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
Swing Mechanism	5366 psi
System	55.50 gal (210.07 l)
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)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Maximum Swing Torque	30977 lb ft (9,441.79 m)
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%

Undercarriage

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Oscillation Axle Angle	9 degrees

Weights

Caterpillar M318F Excavator Weights specifications
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)

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)

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