# 2012 Caterpillar 316EL for Sale in Charleston , SC

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/316e-l/id/85606755>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $64,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 85606755
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 316EL
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Stock number:** 18639
- **Location:** Charleston , SC

## Description

CAB WITH AC, MANUAL THUMB WITH 36" BUCKET, UNDERCARRIAGE AT 40%, OPTIONAL CLEANOUT BUCKET, RUNS GOOD

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 6237
- **airconditioning:** Yes
- **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR
- **heater:** Yes
- **quickattach:** No
- **enginerebuilt:** No
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **thumb:** Yes
- **thumbtype:** Mechanical
- **accondition:** Good
- **hydrhighflow:** No
- **tracktype:** Steel
- **undercarriageremaining:** 40
- **blade:** No
- **coupler:** No
- **numberofbuckets:** 1
- **bucketwidth:** 36
- **bucketwidthUnit:** inch
- **longundercarriage:** Yes
- **undercarriagetype:** Fixed
- **boltonpads:** Steel
- **counterweight:** No
- **seatmaterial:** Cloth
- **boomreachtype:** Standard
- **amphibious:** No
- **powertype:** Engine Powered

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 9.5 ft (2.9 m)
- **Length of Track on Ground:** 13.1 ft (3.99 m)
- **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 3.4 ft (1.04 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 8.3 ft (2.53 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 268.6 cu in (4401.58 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** C4.4 ACERT
- **Net Power:** 119 hp (88.74 kw)

### Operating Specifications

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3.6 gal (13.63 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 76.7 gal (290.31 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 50.2 gal (190.01 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 37920 lbs (17200.24 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 9.3 rpm

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 35115 lbs (15927.92 kg)
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.2 mph (5.15 kph)
- **Number of Carrier Rollers per Side:** 2
- **Number of Shoes per Side:** 44
- **Number of Track Rollers per Side:** 7

## About this model

The Caterpillar 316E L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 16-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and material handling. The machine features a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, hydraulic system, and an undercarriage configured for stability and reduced ground pressure. The 316E L is commonly used in construction, utility, and earthmoving applications where reach, digging force, and maneuverability are required. Typical equipment includes a standard boom, stick, bucket options, and a comfortable operator cab with integrated controls and monitoring systems. The model is part of Caterpillar's E Series excavator lineup.

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