- Shipping Length Of Unit: 24.97 ft / 7610 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.29 ft / 2830 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 27.83 ft / 8480 mm
- Max Loading Height: 20.02 ft / 6100 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 312D
The Caterpillar 312D is a 12.9 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 90 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight28483.8 lb12920 kg
03Selected published values53
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 312D include a published maximum digging depth of 18.18 ft / 5540 mm, published operating weight of 28483.8 lb / 12920 kg, published engine power of 97 hp / 72.4 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (24.97 ft / 7610 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.29 ft / 2830 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.83 ft / 8480 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit24.97 ft7610 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.29 ft2830 mm
Max Cutting Height27.83 ft8480 mm
Max Loading Height20.02 ft6100 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.81 ft8170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.34 ft4980 mm
Max Digging Depth18.18 ft5540 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 2500mm (8' 2'')Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 2500mm (8' 2'')
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit24.91 ft7590 mm
Max Cutting Height28.15 ft8580 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.75 ft2970 mm
Max Loading Height20.38 ft6210 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.66 ft8430 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.93 ft5160 mm
Max Digging Depth19.17 ft5840 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 2800mm (9' 2'')Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 2800mm (9' 2'')
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit24.97 ft7610 mm
Max Cutting Height28.55 ft8700 mm
Max Loading Height20.81 ft6340 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.29 ft2830 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.29 ft8620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.59 ft5360 mm
Max Digging Depth19.82 ft6040 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 3000mm (9' 10'')Boom 5680mm (18' 7'') / Stick 3000mm (9' 10'')
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.42 ft430 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.06 ft2760 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft2490 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.13 ft2780 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.03 ft2140 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.01 ft915 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size19.69 in500 mm
Max Travel Speed3.42 mph5.5 km/h
Drawbar Pull25628.22 lb114 kN
Ground Pressure6.08 psi41.93 kPa
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.2 ACERTC4.2 ACERT
Net Power90 hp67.2 kw
Gross Power97 hp72.4 kw
Displacement259.4 cu in4.3 L
Operational
Operating Weight28483.8 lb12920 kg
Fuel Capacity66.1 gal250 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.8 gal17.9 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity42.8 gal162 L
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 gal19.5 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal3 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5076.4 psi35000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity33.6 gal/min127 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Torque22827.6 lb ft30950 Nm
Swing Speed12.4 rpm12.4 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.6 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
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