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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 312C L

The Caterpillar 312C L pairs the 3064T engine (90 hp) with an operating weight near 13.1 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight28970 lb13140 kg
03Selected published values80
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 24.83 ft / 7570 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.08 ft / 2760 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 27.1 ft / 8475 mm
  • Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 16.33 ft / 4970 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 312C L include a published maximum digging depth of 18.25 ft / 5550 mm, published operating weight of 28970 lb / 13140 kg, published engine power of 94 hp / 70.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (24.83 ft / 7570 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.08 ft / 2760 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.1 ft / 8475 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 312C: 34 of 47 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 312CCaterpillar 312C L
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Length Of Unit24.84 ft / 7570 mm24.83 ft / 7570 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Height Of Unit9.06 ft / 2760 mm9.08 ft / 2760 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Cutting Height27.81 ft / 8475 mm27.1 ft / 8475 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.31 ft / 4970 mm16.33 ft / 4970 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Digging Depth18.21 ft / 5550 mm18.25 ft / 5550 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 8'2" (2500mm) / Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 8'2" (2500mm)Stick Length 2500mm (8' 2") / Stick Length 2500mm (8' 2")
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Shipping Length Of Unit24.84 ft / 7570 mm24.83 ft / 7570 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Cutting Height28.53 ft / 8695 mm28.5 ft / 8695 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Shipping Height Of Unit9.06 ft / 2760 mm9.08 ft / 2760 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Loading Height20.77 ft / 6330 mm20.75 ft / 6330 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Reach Along Ground28.3 ft / 8625 mm28.33 ft / 8625 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.54 ft / 5345 mm17.5 ft / 5345 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Digging Depth19.85 ft / 6050 mm19.83 ft / 6050 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 9'0" (3000mm) / Boom 15'3" (4650mm)/ Stick 9'0" (3000mm)Stick Length 3000mm (9' 10") / Stick Length 3000mm (9' 10")
DimensionsGround Clearance1.45 ft / 440 mm1.42 ft / 440 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab9.06 ft / 2760 mm9.08 ft / 2760 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground9.13 ft / 2780 mm9.08 ft / 2780 mm
DimensionsTail Swing Radius6.99 ft / 2130 mm7 ft / 2130 mm
UndercarriageTrack Gauge6.53 ft / 1990 mm6.5 ft / 1990 mm
UndercarriageMax Travel Speed3.42 mph / 5.5 km/h3.4 mph / 5.5 km/h
UndercarriageGround Pressure4.79 psi / 33.03 kPa4.5 psi / 31 kPa
UndercarriageDrawbar Pull24728.99 lb / 110 kN24720 lb / 110 kN
EngineEngine Model3046 T / 3046 T3064T / 3064T
EngineNet Power90 hp / 67.2 kw90 hp / 67 kw
EngineDisplacement259.4 cu in / 4.3 L259 cu in / 4.3 L
OperationalOperating Weight28170 lb / 12777.7 kg28970 lb / 13140 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity66.1 gal / 250 L66 gal / 250 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity4.7 gal / 17.5 L4.6 gal / 17.5 L
OperationalEngine Oil Capacity4.7 gal / 17.5 L4.6 gal / 17.5 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage55 amps / 55 amps50 amps / 50 amps
OperationalHydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi / 34335.9 kPa4340 psi / 29900 kPa
OperationalHydraulic Pump Flow Capacity33.5 gal/min / 126.9 L/min33.5 gal/min / 127 L/min
Swing MechanismSwing Speed12.9 rpm / 12.9 rpm12.4 rpm / 12.4 rpm
Swing MechanismSwing Torque22496 lb ft / 30500 Nm22830 lb ft / 30953.4 Nm

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsTransport Width2.53 ft769.88 mm
EngineBore4 in101.6 mm
EngineStroke5.1 in129.6 mm
EngineFlywheel Power90 hp67.2 kw
EngineEec 80/126990 hp67.2 kw
EngineSae J134990 hp67.2 kw
EngineIso 924990 hp67.2 kw
OperationalOperating Voltage24 V24 V
WeightsOperating Weight28970 lb13140.6 kg
WeightsOperating Weight - Long Undercarriage29010 lb13158.8 kg
Hydraulic SystemPilot System - Maximum Flow6.3 gal/min6.3 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemPilot System - Maximum Pressure600 psi600 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Travel4980 psi4980 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Swing3340 psi3340 psi
Hydraulic SystemMaximum Pressure - Implements4340 psi4340 psi
Hydraulic SystemMain Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)33.5 gal/min33.5 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemBoom Cylinder - Bore4.3 in109.3 mm
Hydraulic SystemBoom Cylinder - Stroke40 in1016 mm
Hydraulic SystemStick Cylinder - Bore4.7 in119.4 mm
Hydraulic SystemStick Cylinder - Stroke47.1 in1196.4 mm
Hydraulic SystemBucket Cylinder - Bore3.9 in99.1 mm
Hydraulic SystemBucket Cylinder - Stroke37 in939.8 mm
Hydraulic SystemBlade - Maximum Flow15.5 gal/min15.5 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemBlade System - Maximum Pressure2990 psi2990 psi
Service Refill CapacitiesCooling System4.6 gal17.5 L
Service Refill CapacitiesFuel Tank66 gal249.9 L
Service Refill CapacitiesFinal Drive - Each0.7 gal2.5 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic System - Including Tank42.8 gal162.1 L
Service Refill CapacitiesEngine Oil4.6 gal17.5 L
Service Refill CapacitiesSwing Drive - Each0.8 gal3 L
DriveMaximum Drawbar Pull25200 lb11430.6 kg
DriveTravel Speed3.5 mph5.7 km/h

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