# 2003 Caterpillar 315CL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/315cl/id/88714698>

> This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale.

## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 88714698
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 315CL
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Stock number:** XC068
- **Location:** Athol, MA

## Description

hydraulic Caterpillar coupler, 6 cylinder Caterpillar turbo, 109 hp, 1-way auxiliary hydraulics, 22" CAT bucket, 37k lbs

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **horsepower:** 109
- **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower
- **hours:** 8944
- **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR
- **padsize:** 23.5
- **padsizeUnit:** inch
- **operatingweight:** 37000
- **operatingweightUnit:** pound
- **shippingweight:** 37000
- **shippingweightUnit:** pound
- **hydraux:** Yes
- **quickattach:** Yes
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **thumb:** No
- **turbo:** Yes
- **tracktype:** Steel
- **coupler:** Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick 1

- **Boom/Stick 1:** Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 7' 5" (2250mm)
- **Max Cutting Height:** 28.67 ft (8.74 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.75 ft (5.71 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 20.18 ft (6.15 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 27.58 ft (8.41 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 16.18 ft (4.93 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 27.83 ft (8.48 m)

### Boom/Stick 2

- **Boom/Stick 2:** Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 8' 6" (2600mm)
- **Max Cutting Height:** 29.25 ft (8.92 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 19.83 ft (6.04 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 20.75 ft (6.32 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 28.67 ft (8.74 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 17.5 ft (5.33 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 27.92 ft (8.51 m)

### Boom/Stick 3

- **Boom/Stick 3:** Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 10' 2" (3100mm)
- **Max Cutting Height:** 29.42 ft (8.97 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 21.5 ft (6.55 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 21 ft (6.4 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 30 ft (9.14 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth:** 18.25 ft (5.56 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 9.83 ft (3 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 28 ft (8.53 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 1.2 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.5 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 0.8 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 10.42 ft (3.18 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 305 cu in (4998.07 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3046T
- **Gross Power:** 115 hp (85.76 kw)
- **Net Power:** 110 hp (82.03 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 4
- **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 50 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 5.8 gal (21.95 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 75 gal (283.88 l)
- **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 39.6 gpm (149.89 lpm)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 50.2 gal (190.01 l)
- **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 4980 psi
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 36930 lbs (16748.3 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l)

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 10.2 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 31700 lbs ft (42978.86 nm)

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 34620 lbs (15700.68 kg)
- **Ground Pressure:** 5.66 psi
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph)
- **Shoe Size:** 24 in (60.96 cm)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 315C L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 315C series, designed for general earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. As a tracked excavator, the 315C L provides stable operation on uneven ground and is commonly used in construction, civil engineering, and material handling applications. The "L" designation typically indicates a long undercarriage configuration, which supports improved stability and ground contact. The machine is equipped for use with a range of buckets and attachments, depending on job requirements. The Caterpillar 315C L is recognized as a mid-size excavator suited to versatile digging and loading tasks.

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