# 2002 Caterpillar 312C L for Sale in Salem, IL **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $37,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89083438 - **Year:** 2002 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 312C L - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Hours:** 5293 - **Serial number:** CBT00345 - **Location:** Salem, IL ## Description \*\*ATTACHMENTS PICTURED ARE, 312CL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICING\*\*, BOOM, 15'3" ONE-PIECE, Engine, GUARD, SWIVEL, GUARD, TRACK GUIDING56 SN:1105, LIGHTS, WORKING,CAB MOUNTED, 2, LINKAGE, BUCKET, MONITOR, WEST EUROPE LANGUAGE, Online Owner's Manual , PIN-ON BUCKET, PIN-ON DITCHING BUCKET, Protection \*\*ATTACHMENTS PICTURED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICING\*\*, STICK, 118" LONG, SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY NOT, THUMB (USA) MDL:MT1856 SN:1105, TRACK, 28", TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE LINE ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes - **Extra Fuel Tanks:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** No - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** Yes - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Notes - ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM:** Overall good ### HYDRAULICS - **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** See notes ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Thumb:** Yes ### BOOM - **Notes - BOOM:** Overall fair. ### STICK - **Notes - STICK:** Overall fair - **Stick Length:** 118” ### BUCKET - **Notes - BUCKET:** Overall fair - **Width:** 60 ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Pins & Bushings Turned?:** No ### FINAL DRIVES - **Notes - FINAL DRIVES:** See notes ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Play in all pins and bushings. Needs to be further inspected by shop - **comment 2:** Right F/D leaking - **comment 3:** Codes on monitor - **comment 4:** Bucket cylinder leaking and rod appears to be bent - **comment 5:** Cab bent ## Manufacturer specifications ### Boom/Stick 1 - **Boom/Stick 1:** Stick Length 2500mm (8' 2") - **Max Cutting Height:** 27.1 ft (8.26 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 18.25 ft (5.56 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 20 ft (6.1 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 26.83 ft (8.18 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 16.33 ft (4.98 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 24.83 ft (7.57 m) ### Boom/Stick 2 - **Boom/Stick 2:** Stick Length 3000mm (9' 10") - **Max Cutting Height:** 28.5 ft (8.69 m) - **Max Digging Depth:** 19.83 ft (6.04 m) - **Max Loading Height:** 20.75 ft (6.32 m) - **Max Reach Along Ground:** 28.33 ft (8.63 m) - **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.5 ft (5.33 m) - **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m) - **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 24.83 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:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m) - **Height:** 9.0833 ft (2.77 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m) - **Length:** 24.8333 ft (7.57 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 7 ft (2.13 m) - **Transport Width:** 2.53 ft (0.77 m) - **Weight:** 28970 lbs (13138.32 kg) - **Width:** 8.9167 ft (2.72 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m) ### Drive - **Maximum Drawbar Pull:** 25200 lbs (11430.54 kg) - **Travel Speed:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged - **Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Displacement:** 259 cu in (4244.26 cu cm) - **Eec 80/1269:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3064T - **Engine Model:** Cat 3064T - **Flywheel Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Gross Power:** 94 hp (70.1 kw) - **Iso 9249:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Net Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Power Measured @:** 1950 rpm - **Sae J1349:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Stroke:** 5.1 in (12.95 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Blade - Maximum Flow:** 15.5 gpm (58.67 lpm) - **Blade System - Maximum Pressure:** 2990 psi - **Boom Cylinder - Bore:** 4.3 in (10.92 cm) - **Boom Cylinder - Stroke:** 40 in (101.6 cm) - **Bucket Cylinder - Bore:** 3.9 in (9.91 cm) - **Bucket Cylinder - Stroke:** 37 in (93.98 cm) - **Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x):** 33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm) - **Maximum Pressure - Implements:** 4340 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Swing:** 3340 psi - **Maximum Pressure - Travel:** 4980 psi - **Pilot System - Maximum Flow:** 6.3 gpm (23.85 lpm) - **Pilot System - Maximum Pressure:** 600 psi - **Stick Cylinder - Bore:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Stick Cylinder - Stroke:** 47.1 in (119.63 cm) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 50 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 66 gal (249.81 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:** 4340 psi - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 28970 lbs (13140.59 kg) - **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l) - **Engine Oil:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l) - **Final Drive - Each:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 66 gal (249.81 l) - **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 42.8 gal (162 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l) - **Swing Drive - Each:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l) ### Swing Mechanism - **Swing Speed:** 12.4 rpm - **Swing Torque:** 22830 lbs ft (30952.91 nm) ### Undercarriage - **Drawbar Pull:** 24720 lbs (11212.82 kg) - **Ground Pressure:** 4.5 psi - **Max Travel Speed:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph) - **Shoe Size:** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Track Gauge:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 28970 lbs (13140.59 kg) - **Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage:** 29010 lbs (13158.73 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 312C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 12-ton class, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, utility work, and site preparation. It features a long undercarriage for improved stability and a compact tail swing profile for operation in confined areas. The 312C L is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. Common attachments include buckets, thumbs, and hydraulic tools. Used in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications, the 312C L is known for balanced digging performance, transportability, and versatility across a range of jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![2002 Caterpillar 312C L](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODg2NmM3YTk1MWNmNDcwY2FjYTQzMzk1NTJkZTk1MyYkdHh0PUZBQklDSyUyMENBVCYzMTYwNg==) ![2002 Caterpillar 312C L photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMDUxZjc2OTEwYThkYjcxOTllOGMwOGMzZTNkMTA0YSYkdHh0PUZBQklDSyUyMENBVCY0MDY0Mg==) ![2002 Caterpillar 312C L photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZTc2ZGRhN2E0YWZhNTdkY2ZmN2I1Mzk1YzE4ZWU5OSYkdHh0PUZBQklDSyUyMENBVCY2MjMzNA==) ![2002 Caterpillar 312C L photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMjliNzc5YWZiNmY1ZDYyYzkyZmQxMTNiY2ZlMmZiOCYkdHh0PUZBQklDSyUyMENBVCY1OTc4OQ==) ![2002 Caterpillar 312C L photo 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