# 2005 Caterpillar M316C for Sale in Houston, TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/m316c/id/76290153>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $49,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 76290153
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** M316C
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Wheeled Excavators
- **Hours:** 8774
- **Serial number:** BDX02162
- **Location:** Houston, TX

## Description

The machine comes with Wain Roy Swinger (Tilt) Coupler, Dig bucket, Grade Bucket and hydraulic thumb.

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1:** VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mm
- **Max Cutting Height:** 33.01 ft (10.06 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.28 ft (5.57 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 22.87 ft (6.97 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 29.24 ft (8.91 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 12.14 ft (3.7 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 13 ft (3.96 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 28.06 ft (8.55 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2:** VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2400mm
- **Max Cutting Height:** 33.63 ft (10.25 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 19.26 ft (5.87 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 23.5 ft (7.16 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 30.16 ft (9.19 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 12.8 ft (3.9 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 13 ft (3.96 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 28.06 ft (8.55 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3:** VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mm
- **Max Cutting Height:** 34.13 ft (10.4 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 19.92 ft (6.07 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 24.02 ft (7.32 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 30.78 ft (9.38 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 13.36 ft (4.07 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 13 ft (3.96 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 28.02 ft (8.54 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4:** Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mm
- **Max Cutting Height:** 29.53 ft (9 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 17.62 ft (5.37 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 19.76 ft (6.02 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 28.58 ft (8.71 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 11.46 ft (3.49 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 27.53 ft (8.39 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 1.3 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.5 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 1 cu yd

### Cab

- **Cab/Fogs Option:** ISO 10262

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.24 ft (0.38 m)
- **Height:** 10.0833 ft (3.07 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)
- **Length:** 27.5833 ft (8.41 m)
- **Overall Width:** 8.37 in (21.26 cm)
- **Overall Width - Outriggers Down:** 12.07 ft (3.68 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 7.52 ft (2.29 m)
- **Upper Structure Clearance:** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Weight:** 38250 lbs (17349.93 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 8.54 ft (2.6 m)
- **Width:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged with Aftercooler
- **Bore:** 3.9 in (9.91 cm)
- **Cylinders:** 6
- **Displacement:** 366 cu in (5997.68 cu cm)
- **Eec 80/1269:** 138 hp (102.91 kw)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3056E DIT ATAAC
- **Engine Model:** Cat 3056E ATAAC
- **Flywheel Power:** 138 hp (102.91 kw)
- **Iso 9249:** 138 hp (102.91 kw)
- **Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm:** 461 lbs ft (625.02 nm)
- **Net Power:** 138 hp (102.91 kw)
- **Net Torque:** 461 lbs ft (625.02 nm)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 1400 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Implement/Travel Circuit:** 65 gpm (246.03 lpm)
- **Medium Pressure:** 450 psi
- **Normal:** 5076 psi
- **Travel Circuit:** 5076 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 30.3 ft (9.24 m)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 75 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.4 gal (39.36 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 4.3 gal (16.28 l)
- **Front Diff Fluid Capacity:** 2.8 gal (10.6 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 81.9 gal (309.99 l)
- **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 64.8 gpm (245.27 lpm)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 60.8 gal (230.13 l)
- **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 5076.4 psi
- **Max Steering Angle:** 32 degrees
- **Operating Weight:** 39352.6 lbs (17846.98 kg)
- **Oscillating Axle Angle:** 18 degrees
- **Rear Diff Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Tire Size:** 10.00-20

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l)
- **Disk Brakes:** 0.5 gal (1.89 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 4.8 gal (18.17 l)
- **Front Steering Axle - Differential:** 2.1 gal (7.95 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 81.9 gal (309.99 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 61 gal (230.89 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 36 gal (136.26 l)
- **Powershift Transmission:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l)
- **Rear Axle - Housing (Differential):** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)

### Swing Mechanism

- **Maximum Flow:** 21.1 gpm (79.86 lpm)
- **Pressure:** 5366 psi
- **Swing Speed:** 10.5 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 29575 lbs ft (40097.79 nm)

### Tires

- **Optional:** 10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single; 600/40-22.5 single; 11.00-20 dual
- **Standard:** 10.00-20 dual pneumatic

### Transmission

- **2nd Gear - Forward:** 21 mph (33.8 kph)
- **2nd Gear - Reverse:** 12.4 mph (19.96 kph)
- **Creeper Speed - 1st Gear:** 2.5 mph (4.02 kph)
- **Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear:** 8.1 mph (13.04 kph)
- **Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph)
- **Max Travel Speed:** 21.2 mph (34.12 kph)
- **Maximum Gradeability:** 69
- **Maximum Travel Speed:** 21 mph (33.8 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 2
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 2
- **Transmission Type:** Hydrostatic

### Weights

- **Counterweight:** 8160 lbs (3700.68 kg)
- **Dozer Blade:** 1675 lbs (759.64 kg)
- **Front And Rear Outriggers (1):** 40120 lbs (18195.01 kg)
- **Front And Rear Outriggers (2):** 39020 lbs (17696.15 kg)
- **Outriggers:** 2250 lbs (1020.41 kg)
- **Rear - Dozer Only (1):** 36930 lbs (16748.3 kg)
- **Rear - Dozer Only (2):** 35940 lbs (16299.32 kg)
- **Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1):** 39350 lbs (17845.81 kg)
- **Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2):** 38250 lbs (17346.94 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar M316C is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for road work, utility, municipal, and general construction applications. It features a diesel engine, hydraulic excavator system, and a wheeled undercarriage for mobility between job sites. The M316C is commonly used for digging, trenching, lifting, loading, and material handling where travel speed and maneuverability are important. Typical configurations include a boom, stick, bucket, and optional attachments for varied tasks. As an excavator, the M316C combines digging performance with on-road movement capability, making it suitable for urban and infrastructure projects requiring frequent repositioning.

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