The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, long maintenance intervals, and fuel-saving features and components keep owning and operating costs low. Combined with its compact radius design and a large, ergonomic cab, the 315 GC keeps you working efficiently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.
Two power modes and an updated control valve and electro-hydraulic pump minimize fuel use and increase engine efficiency.
With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 315F.
Large cab provides the space and visibility you need to keep you working comfortably and safely all day long.
The 315 GC emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the 315F.
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 98 hp |
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.6 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 hp |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 101 hp (metric) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 100 hp (metric) |
| Bore | 4 in |
| Stroke | 5 in |
| Displacement | 220 in³ |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. |
| Main System - Maximum Flow | 247 L/min (65 gal/min) |
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| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5075 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5075 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3770 psi |
| Swing Speed | 11.5 r/min |
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| Maximum Swing Torque | 25815 lbf·ft |
| Operating Weight | 34000 lb |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49.4 gal (US) |
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| Cooling System | 4 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 2.1 gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 0.8 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 22.5 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 19 gal (US) |
| Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
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| Stick | Reach R3.0 m (9'10") |
| Bucket | GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) |
| Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 9.3 ft |
| Handrail Height | 9.4 ft |
| Shipping Length | 24.5 ft |
| Shipping Length - with Blade | 26.3 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 5.2 ft |
| Counterweight Clearance | 2.9 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.4 ft |
| Track Length | 12.3 ft |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 10 ft |
| Track Gauge | 6.5 ft |
| Transport Width | 8.8 ft |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 19.7 ft |
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| Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
| Stick | Reach R3.0 m (9'10") |
| Bucket | GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 28.5 ft |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 31.8 ft |
| Maximum Loading Height | 23.7 ft |
| Minimum Loading Height | 6.8 ft |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 19.1 ft |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17 ft |
| Minimum Working Equipment Radius | 7.3 ft |
| Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 22180 lbf |
| Stick Digging Force - ISO | 13330 lbf |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes. |
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