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Overview

The Cat® 315 excavator offers excellent performance in a compact design. Standard, easy-to-use Cat technologies boost operator efficiencies and improve jobsite productivity while a large, ergonomic cab provides a comfortable working environment. Combined with simplified maintenance points, the 315 keeps you working, quickly and efficiently.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

A Cat® C3.6 engine, powerful hydraulics, and increased swing torque give you the power to move material with speed and precision.

ENHANCED COMFORT

Large cab provides the space and visibility you need to keep you working comfortably and safely all day long.

MORE OPERATOR EFFICIENCY

Offering world-class standard factory-equipped technology, including Cat Grade with 2D, Grade wth Assist and Payload.

LOWER CO2 EMISSIONS

The 315 emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the 315F.

Specifications

Net Power - ISO 9249 108 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 110 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396 110 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 111 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, 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 276 l/min (73 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3770 psi
Swing Speed 12 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 25815 lbf·ft
Operating Weight 34000 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 gal (US)
Cooling System 4 gal (US)
Engine Oil 2 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 22.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 19 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6 gal (US)
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
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 24.4 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 8.2 ft
Maximum Digging Depth 19.7 ft
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.
Recyclability 95%

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