# Caterpillar 312C for Sale in Birmingham, AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/312c/id/47392238>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47392238
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 312C
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Serial number:** CBA3217
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick 1

- **Boom/Stick 1:** Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 8'2" (2500mm)
- **Max Cutting Height:** 27.81 ft (8.48 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.21 ft (5.55 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 20 ft (6.1 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 26.83 ft (8.18 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 16.31 ft (4.97 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 24.84 ft (7.57 m)

### Boom/Stick 2

- **Boom/Stick 2:** Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 9'0" (3000mm)
- **Max Cutting Height:** 28.53 ft (8.7 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 19.85 ft (6.05 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 20.77 ft (6.33 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 28.3 ft (8.63 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.54 ft (5.35 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 24.84 ft (7.57 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 1 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.4 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 0.8 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 9.1667 ft (2.79 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.06 ft (2.76 m)
- **Length:** 24.8333 ft (7.57 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 9.13 ft (2.78 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 6.99 ft (2.13 m)
- **Weight:** 28170 lbs (12775.51 kg)
- **Width:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 259.4 cu in (4250.81 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3046 T
- **Gross Power:** 94 hp (70.1 kw)
- **Net Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **Power Measured @:** 1950 rpm

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 55 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 4.7 gal (17.79 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 4.7 gal (17.79 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 66.1 gal (250.19 l)
- **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 42.8 gal (162 l)
- **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 4980 psi
- **Operating Weight:** 28170 lbs (12777.71 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l)

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 12.9 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 22496 lbs ft (30500.08 nm)

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 24728.99 lbs (11216.9 kg)
- **Ground Pressure:** 4.79 psi
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.42 mph (5.5 kph)
- **Shoe Size:** 24 in (60.96 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 6.53 ft (1.99 m)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 312C is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 12-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, utility work, and site preparation. It is equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and crawler undercarriage for stable operation on uneven ground. The 312C is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications where digging depth, reach, and maneuverability are required. Typical configurations may include a standard boom, stick options, and multiple bucket sizes. As part of the Caterpillar excavator lineup, the 312C is known for service access, operator comfort, and compatibility with a range of attachments.

## Photos

![Caterpillar 312C](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)