# 2005 Caterpillar 312CL for Sale in Billings, MT

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $66,892.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 62799328
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 312CL
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Hours:** 5275
- **Stock number:** 11485
- **Location:** Billings, MT

## Description

Description: • Maximum Bucket Capacity 1 cu yds (1 m) • Digging Depth 19 ft (6 m), Digging Reach 19 ft (6 m) • Ground Clearance 1.5 ft (0 m) • Height - Top of Cab 9.1 ft (3 m) • Tail Swing Radius 7 ft (2 m) • Transport Width 2.6 ft (1 m) • Width to Outside of Tracks 8.5 ft (2 m) • Turbocharged, Cat 3064T, 90 hp (67 ... rpm • Maximum Flow (2x) 33.5 gal/min • Maximum Pressure – Implements 4340 psi • Ground Pressure 4.5 psi • Max Travel Speed 3.4 mph (5 kph) • Shoe Size 24 in (61 cm) • Track Gauge 6.5 ft (2 m) • Operating Weight -29010 lbs (13,159 kg) With dozer blade, thumb, 42-inch digging bucket, 60-inch ditch cleaning bucket, and 24-inch backfill bucket with integrated compactor wheel. EngineMake: CATERPILLAR EngineModel: 3064

## 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 (11428.57 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 (13138.32 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 (11210.88 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 (13138.32 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage:** 29010 lbs (13156.46 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

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