# 2012 Caterpillar M318D PMTQ for Sale in Novi, MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/m318d_pmtq/id/89188519>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $70,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89188519
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** M318D PMTQ
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Wheeled Excavators
- **Hours:** 8489
- **Serial number:** D8W00340
- **Location:** Novi, MI

## Description

CAB, AC, 1PC BOOM, 9'2" STK, COMBO PLMB, HQC, PRO SERIES THUMB FOR USE WITH QC & BKT, 4 OUTRIGGERS, PRODUCT LINK, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACH SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **S.O.S. Taken:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Brake Hold:** Good
- **Horn:** Good

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Belts / Pulleys:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Hoses:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Batteries / Cables:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### STEERING

- **Steering Cylinder:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Boom Cylinder:** Good
- **Bucket Cylinder:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Fair
- **Out Rigger Cylinder:** Fair
- **Pump Drive:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Stick Cylinder:** Good
- **Swing Gear:** Good
- **Thumb Cylinder:** Good

### BOOM & STICK

- **Notes - BOOM & STICK:** 9’3” lonf stick

### BUCKET

- **Notes - BUCKET:** 32” wide Cat bucket

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Notes - FINAL DRIVES:** Right rear wheel seal leaking slight

### TIRES

- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 10.00-20

## Manufacturer specifications

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1:** VA Boom / stick 2.2m
- **Max Cutting Height:** 31.86 ft (9.71 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.87 ft (5.75 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 21.99 ft (6.7 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 29.43 ft (8.97 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 10.57 ft (3.22 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 29.11 ft (8.87 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2:** VA Boom / stick 2.8m
- **Max Cutting Height:** 33.5 ft (10.21 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 20.87 ft (6.36 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 23.59 ft (7.19 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 31.47 ft (9.59 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 13 ft (3.96 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.83 ft (3.3 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 28.94 ft (8.82 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3:** One-piece Boom / stick 2.2m
- **Max Cutting Height:** 28.75 ft (8.76 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 18.71 ft (5.7 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 19.36 ft (5.9 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 29.53 ft (9 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 9.45 ft (2.88 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.47 ft (3.19 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 29.11 ft (8.87 m)

### Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

- **Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4:** One-piece Boom / stick 2.8m
- **Max Cutting Height:** 30.09 ft (9.17 m)
- **Max Digging Depth:** 20.67 ft (6.3 m)
- **Max Loading Height:** 20.58 ft (6.27 m)
- **Max Reach Along Ground:** 31.5 ft (9.6 m)
- **Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth:** 11.88 ft (3.62 m)
- **Shipping Height Of Unit:** 10.93 ft (3.33 m)
- **Shipping Length Of Unit:** 29.37 ft (8.95 m)

### Bucket Specifications

- **Bucket Capacities:** 0.38 to 1.26 m3 (0.5 to 1.65 yd3)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 2.1 cu yd
- **Minimum Bucket Capacity:** 0.8 cu yd
- **Reference Bucket Capacity:** 1 cu yd

### Cab/Rops/Fogs

- **Standards:** Standards

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.22 ft (0.37 m)
- **Height:** 10.8333 ft (3.3 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.41 ft (3.17 m)
- **Length:** 29.0833 ft (8.86 m)
- **Overall Width:** 8.37 in (21.26 cm)
- **Overall Width - Outriggers Down:** 12.54 ft (3.82 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 8.21 ft (2.5 m)
- **Upper Structure Clearance:** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Weight:** 44313 lbs (20100.06 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 8.54 ft (2.6 m)
- **Width:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m)

### Drive

- **Maximum Travel Speed:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Cylinders:** 6
- **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C6.6 Acert
- **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 with ACERT Technology
- **Gross Power:** 174 hp (129.75 kw)
- **Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm:** 596 lbs ft (808.06 nm)
- **Net Power:** 166 hp (123.79 kw)
- **Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 166 hp (123.79 kw)
- **Net Power - 80/1269/Eec:** 166 hp (123.79 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 166 hp (123.79 kw)
- **Net Torque:** 596 lbs ft (808.06 nm)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Ratings:** 1800 rpm
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 1400 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure:** 66 gpm (249.81 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure:** 13 gpm (49.21 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit:** 77 gpm (291.45 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism:** 30 gpm (113.55 lpm)
- **Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure:** 5076 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure:** 2683 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift:** 5439 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal:** 5076 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism:** 4496 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit:** 5076 psi
- **System:** 67 gal (US)
- **Tank Capacity:** 45 gal (170.33 l)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 75 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 8.5 gal (32.17 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 4 gal (15.14 l)
- **Front Diff Fluid Capacity:** 2.8 gal (10.6 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 102 gal (386.07 l)
- **Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity:** 77 gpm (291.45 lpm)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 71 gal (268.74 l)
- **Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure:** 5076 psi
- **Max Steering Angle:** 35 degrees
- **Operating Weight:** 44313 lbs (20100.06 kg)
- **Oscillating Axle Angle:** 9 degrees
- **Rear Diff Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Tire Size:** 10.00-20 16PR, dual

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling:** 9.5 gal (35.96 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 4 gal (15.14 l)
- **Final Drive:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)
- **Front Steering Axle - Differential:** 2.8 gal (10.6 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 102 gal (386.07 l)
- **Powershift Transmission:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)
- **Rear Axle - Housing (Differential):** 3.7 gal (14 l)

### Sound Levels

- **Exterior Sound:** Exterior Sound

### Swing Mechanism

- **Swing Speed:** 10.5 rpm
- **Swing Torque:** 35403 lbs ft (47999.39 nm)

### Tires

- **Optional:** 1) 11.00-20 (dual pneumatic) 2) 18 R 19.5 XF (single pneumatic) 3) 10.00-20 (dual solid rubber)
- **Standard:** 1) 10.00-20 (dual pneumatic)

### Transmission

- **Creeper Speed - 1st Gear:** 2 mph (3.22 kph)
- **Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear:** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)
- **Max Travel Speed:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)
- **Maximum Gradeability:** 60%
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 2
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 2

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.25 ft (0.38 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom:** 27 ft (8.23 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - End Of Va Boom:** 23 ft (7.01 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Standard Axle - Outside Of Tire:** 21 ft (6.4 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of One-Piece Boom:** 28 ft (8.53 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - End Of Va Boom:** 23 ft (7.01 m)
- **Minimum Turning Radius - Wide Axle - Outside Of Tire:** 21 ft (6.4 m)
- **Oscillation Axle Angle:** 9 degrees

### Weights

- **Counterweight:** 8810 lbs (3996.15 kg)
- **Dozer Blade:** 1700 lbs (771.11 kg)
- **One-Piece Boom\* - Front And Rear Outriggers:** 40896 lbs (18550.14 kg)
- **One-Piece Boom\* - Rear Dozer Only:** 38250 lbs (17349.93 kg)
- **One-Piece Boom\* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers:** 40455 lbs (18350.1 kg)
- **Outriggers:** 2270 lbs (1029.66 kg)
- **Sticks - Industrial (3300 Mm):** 1146 lbs (519.82 kg)
- **Sticks - Long (2800 Mm):** 1323 lbs (600.1 kg)
- **Sticks - Medium (2500 Mm):** 1279 lbs (580.15 kg)
- **Sticks - Short (2200 Mm):** 1213 lbs (550.21 kg)
- **Va Boom\* - Front And Rear Outriggers:** 42108 lbs (19099.89 kg)
- **Va Boom\* - Rear Dozer Only:** 39353 lbs (17850.24 kg)
- **Va Boom\* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers:** 41667 lbs (18899.86 kg)

### Working Ranges

- **Maximum Digging Depth:** 20.9 ft (6.37 m)
- **Maximum Reach - Ground Level:** 31.5 ft (9.6 m)

## About this model

The Caterpillar M318D is a wheeled excavator in Caterpillar's M Series lineup, designed for road work, utility, material handling, and general excavation applications. It is powered by a diesel engine and uses a hydraulic system optimized for digging, lifting, and attachment operation. The M318D features a wheeled undercarriage for travel between job sites and work areas without the need for transport equipment. Common configurations include a boom, stick, bucket, and optional auxiliary hydraulics for attachments. The model is used in construction, municipal, and infrastructure projects where mobility, reach, and versatility are required.

## Photos

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