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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 9249108 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)110 hp (metric)
Engine ModelCat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396110 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)111 hp (metric)
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Displacement220 inÂł
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20Âą
EmissionsMeets 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 Flow276 l/min (73 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3770 psi
Swing Speed12 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque25815 lbf·ft
Operating Weight34000 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity49 gal (US)
Cooling System4 gal (US)
Engine Oil2 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank22.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank19 gal (US)
DEF Tank6 gal (US)
BoomReach 4.65 m (15'3")
StickReach R3.0 m (9'10")
BucketGD 0.68 mÂł (0.89 ydÂł)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.3 ft
Handrail Height9.4 ft
Shipping Length24.4 ft
Shipping Length - with Blade26.3 ft
Tail Swing Radius5.2 ft
Counterweight Clearance2.9 ft
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Track Length12.3 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10 ft
Track Gauge6.5 ft
Transport Width8.2 ft
Maximum Digging Depth19.7 ft
BoomReach 4.65 m (15'3")
StickReach R3.0 m (9'10")
BucketGD 0.68 mÂł (0.89 ydÂł)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level28.5 ft
Maximum Cutting Height31.8 ft
Maximum Loading Height23.7 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.8 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom19.1 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth17 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius7.3 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO22180 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO13330 lbf
Air ConditioningThe 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.
Recyclability95%

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