# 2004 Caterpillar 312CL for Sale in Caledonia, NY

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $64,900.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 86567869
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 312CL
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Stock number:** 1621
- **Location:** Caledonia, NY

## Rental rates

- **Weekly:** $1,150.00
- **Monthly:** $3,450.00

## Description

Cat 312C, long stick, new chains and sprockets. has trenching bucket 38" wide. Mechanical thumb., Cat 312C excavator with long stick, mechanical thumb, 38" bucket. Has new track chains and sprockets. Ready to go to work.

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 6185
- **ropstype:** Enclosed

## 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.

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