# Caterpillar 312CL for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL **URL:** > This machine is being sold for parts. ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 47391595 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 312CL - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Serial number:** CBA2979 - **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL ## 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 (13140.59 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) ### General Specifications - **A Maximum Reach at Ground Level (since 2001):** 494 in (1254.76 cm) - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2001):** 28970 lbs (13140.59 kg) - **Approx. Operating Weight (since 2001):** 29260 lbs (13272.13 kg) - **B Maximum Digging Depth (since 2001):** 386 in (980.44 cm) - **Bore (since 2001):** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Bore (since 2006):** 3.9 in (9.91 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 24.0 in (60.96 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 30.0 in (76.2 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 36.0 in (91.44 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 42.0 in (106.68 cm) - **Bucket Bite Width (since 2001):** 48.0 in (121.92 cm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2001):** 0 - 1 cu yd (0 - 1 cu m) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.39 cu yd (300 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.53 cu yd (410 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.68 cu yd (520 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.82 cu yd (630 L) - **Bucket Heaped Capacity (since 2001):** 0.97 cu yd (740 L) - **Bucket Tip Radius (since 2001):** 48.0 in (121.92 cm) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 668 lbs (303 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 767 lbs (347.91 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 869 lbs (394.17 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 950 lbs (430.91 kg) - **Bucket Weight with Teeth (since 2001):** 1043 lbs (473.1 kg) - **C Maximum Cutting Height (since 2001):** 431 in (1094.74 cm) - **C Maximum Cutting Height (since 2006):** 433 in (1099.82 cm) - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 2001):** 71/96 hp - **cont'd) Flywheel Horsepower (since 2003):** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **D Maximum Dumping Height (since 2001):** 357 in (906.78 cm) - **D Maximum Dumping Height (since 2006):** 355 in (901.7 cm) - **Displacement (since 2001):** 259 cu in (4244.26 cu cm) - **Displacement (since 2006):** 244 cu in (3998.45 cu cm) - **E Minimum Loading Height (since 2001):** 85 in (215.9 cm) - **Engine Model (since 2001):** 3064 T - **Flywheel Horsepower (since 2001):** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Flywheel Power (since 2001):** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Flywheel Power (since 2006):** 96 hp (71.59 kw) - **Fuel Tank Refill - Capacity (since 2001):** 66 US gal (250 L) - **Ground Contact Area - with Std. Shoe (since 2001):** 5925 sq in (3.95 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - with Std. Shoe (since 2006):** 6120 sq in (3.95 sq m) - **Ground Pressure (since 2001):** 4.10 psi (28.5 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2001):** 3.80 psi (26.2 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2006):** 5.60 psi (38.5 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2006):** 4.50 psi (31 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2006):** 3.92 psi (27 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2006):** 3.63 psi (25 kPa) - **Height (since 2001):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **Height (since 2001):** 114 in (289.56 cm) - **Hydraulic System - (includes tank) (since 2001):** 43 US gal (162 L) - **Hydraulic System - (includes tank) (since 2006):** 42.8 US gal (162 L) - **Hydraulic System - (includes tank) (since 2006):** 43.5 US gal (164 L) - **Length (since 2001):** 298 in (756.92 cm) - **Length (since 2001):** 299 in (759.46 cm) - **Lift Capacity (since 2001):** 3200 lbs (1451.5 kg) - **Lift Capacity (since 2001):** 11025 lbs (5000.86 kg) - **Max. Reach (since 2001):** 327 in (830.58 cm) - **Max. Reach (since 2001):** 344 in (873.76 cm) - **Maximum Drawbar - Heavy (since 2006):** 28326 lbs (12848.47 kg) - **Maximum Drawbar - Pull: Standard (since 2001):** 25130 lbs (11398.79 kg) - **Maximum Drawbar - Pull: Standard (since 2006):** 24720 lbs (11212.82 kg) - **Maximum Travel (since 2001):** Two Speed Travel - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - High (since 2001):** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - High (since 2006):** 3.1 mph (4.99 kph) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2001):** 2.4 mph (3.86 kph) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM - Low (since 2006):** 1.9 mph (3.06 kph) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2001):** 4 - **Operating Weight (since 2001):** 28970 lbs (13140.59 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2006):** 33407 lbs (15153.18 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2001):** 148 in (375.92 cm) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** CBT(CBA) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 2001):** CBT - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 250 in (635 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 248 in (629.92 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 237 in (601.98 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 240 in (609.6 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 229 in (581.66 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 230 in (584.2 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 249 in (632.46 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 215 in (546.1 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 270 in (685.8 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 239 in (607.06 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 283 in (718.82 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 227 in (576.58 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 269 in (683.26 cm) - **Range Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2006):** 298 in (756.92 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 339 in (861.06 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 340 in (863.6 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 322 in (817.88 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 307 in (779.78 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 298 in (756.92 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 285 in (723.9 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 319 in (810.26 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 313 in (795.02 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 346 in (878.84 cm) - **Range Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2006):** 328 in (833.12 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 238 in (604.52 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 218 in (553.72 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 203 in (515.62 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 202 in (513.08 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 198 in (502.92 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 219 in (556.26 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 215 in (546.1 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 191 in (485.14 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 234 in (594.36 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 220 in (558.8 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 226 in (574.04 cm) - **Range Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2006):** 206 in (523.24 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 209 in (530.86 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 217 in (551.18 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 197 in (500.38 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 195 in (495.3 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 182 in (462.28 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 177 in (449.58 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 174 in (441.96 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 196 in (497.84 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 193 in (490.22 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 142 in (360.68 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 194 in (492.76 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 113 in (287.02 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 143 in (363.22 cm) - **Range Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2006):** 125 in (317.5 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 226 in (574.04 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 231 in (586.74 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 210 in (533.4 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 206 in (523.24 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 193 in (490.22 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 190 in (482.6 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 176 in (447.04 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 227 in (576.58 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 214 in (543.56 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 185 in (469.9 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 221 in (561.34 cm) - **Range Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2006):** 201 in (510.54 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 298 in (756.92 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 297 in (754.38 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 288 in (731.52 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 278 in (706.12 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 263 in (668.02 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 319 in (810.26 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 294 in (746.76 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 332 in (843.28 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 276 in (701.04 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 317 in (805.18 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 347 in (881.38 cm) - **Range Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2006):** 331 in (840.74 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 343 in (871.22 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 344 in (873.76 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 335 in (850.9 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 334 in (848.36 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 325 in (825.5 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 324 in (822.96 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 307 in (779.78 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 366 in (929.64 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 333 in (845.82 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 379 in (962.66 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 320 in (812.8 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 365 in (927.1 cm) - **Range Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2006):** 395 in (1003.3 cm) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2001):** 1900 rpm - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2006):** 1950 rpm - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2001):** 4340 psi (29900 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2001):** 600 psi (4100 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2006):** 600 psi (4120 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2001):** 3560 psi (24500 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2006):** 3550 psi (24500 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2006):** 3340 psi (23050 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2001):** 4980 psi (34300 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2006):** 4970 psi (34300 kPa) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2001):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2001):** 98 in (248.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2001):** 102 in (259.08 cm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2001):** 17 in (43.18 cm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2001):** 36 in (91.44 cm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2001):** 84 in (213.36 cm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2001):** 148 in (375.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2001):** 298 in (756.92 cm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2001):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2001):** 120 in (304.8 cm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2001):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Sourcing (since 2001):** Japan - **Sourcing (since 2006):** France - **Stick (since 2001):** 73 in (185.42 cm) - **Stick (since 2001):** 122 in (309.88 cm) - **Stick (since 2001):** 102 in (259.08 cm) - **Stick (since 2001):** 118 in (299.72 cm) - **Stick (since 2001):** 89 in (226.06 cm) - **Stick (since 2001):** 98 in (248.92 cm) - **Stick (since 2006):** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **Stick (since 2006):** 84 in (213.36 cm) - **Stroke (since 2001):** 5.1 in (12.95 cm) - **Stroke (since 2006):** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Track Gauge (since 2001):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Track Shoe Width (since 2001):** 30 in (76.2 cm) - **Track Shoe Width (since 2006):** 20 in (50.8 cm) - **Track Shoe Width (since 2006):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Width (since 2001):** 102 in (259.08 cm) - **Width of Standard - Track Shoe (since 2001):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,002 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,022 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,006 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,007 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,010 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,012 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,013 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,015 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,016 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,017 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,018 - **Years Built (since 2001):** 2,001 - 2,019 ### 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 ground contact, making it suitable for digging and lifting in varied jobsite conditions. The 312C L is typically equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab configured for productivity and service access. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic hammers, and thumbs. As part of the Caterpillar excavator lineup, the 312C L is used in construction, landscaping, and municipal applications where compact size and reach are important. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 312CL](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)