# 2012 Caterpillar 316EL for Sale in Charleston , SC

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

## Listing details

- **Price:** $63,900.00 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:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 10.1667 ft (3.1 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.49 ft (2.89 m)
- **Length:** 28.4167 ft (8.66 m)
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 13.03 ft (3.97 m)
- **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 3.32 ft (1.01 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 8.21 ft (2.5 m)
- **Weight:** 41226 lbs (18699.82 kg)
- **Width:** 8.8333 ft (2.69 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 268.6 cu in (4401.58 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C4.4 ACERT
- **Gross Power:** 119 hp (88.74 kw)

### Operational

- **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
- **Swing Torque:** 32969 lbs ft (44699.37 nm)

### 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 earthmoving, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a reduced-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability in confined job sites and a long undercarriage for stability during digging and lifting operations. The 316E L is typically equipped with a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a comfortable operator cab with monitoring systems. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic thumbs, and breakers. The model is used in construction, civil engineering, landscaping, and utility applications where reach, control, and reliable performance are required.

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