- Max Cutting Height: 27.89 ft / 8500 mm
- Max Loading Height: 19.46 ft / 5930 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 26.38 ft / 8040 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 14.44 ft / 4400 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 315B
The Caterpillar 315B is a hydraulic excavator of about 15.8 t, built around the 3046T engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight34800 lb15785.1 kg
03Selected published values92
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 315B include a published maximum digging depth of 17.43 ft / 5310 mm, published operating weight of 34800 lb / 15785.1 kg, published engine power of 102 hp / 76.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.89 ft / 8500 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (19.46 ft / 5930 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (26.38 ft / 8040 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
Max Cutting Height27.89 ft8500 mm
Max Loading Height19.46 ft5930 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.38 ft8040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.44 ft4400 mm
Max Digging Depth17.43 ft5310 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1boom w/ stick 1850mmboom w/ stick 1850mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit27.79 ft8470 mm
Max Cutting Height28.66 ft8735 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.13 ft2780 mm
Max Loading Height20.18 ft6150 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.63 ft8420 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.18 ft4930 mm
Max Digging Depth18.72 ft5705 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom / Stick 7'5" (2250mm)Boom / Stick 7'5" (2250mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit27.89 ft8500 mm
Max Cutting Height29.24 ft8910 mm
Max Loading Height20.74 ft6320 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.39 ft2860 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.68 ft8740 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.51 ft5335 mm
Max Digging Depth19.87 ft6055 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom / Stick 8'6" (2600mm)Boom / Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4
Shipping Length Of Unit27.96 ft8520 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.81 ft2990 mm
Max Cutting Height29.43 ft8970 mm
Max Loading Height21.04 ft6410 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.99 ft9140 mm
Max Digging Depth21.51 ft6555 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Boom / Stick 10'2" (3100mm)Boom / Stick 10'2" (3100mm)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth18.28 ft5570 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.51 ft460 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.45 ft2880 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft2490 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.45 ft2880 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.04 ft2450 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.45 ft1050 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size19.69 in500 mm
Drawbar Pull29480 lb131.14 kN
Max Travel Speed3.42 mph5.5 km/h
Ground Pressure7.02 psi48.41 kPa
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3046T3046T
Net Power99 hp73.9 kw
Gross Power102 hp76.1 kw
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Displacement305 cu in5 L
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Flywheel Power99 hp73.9 kw
Eec 80/126999 hp73.9 kw
Sae J134999 hp73.9 kw
Iso 924999 hp73.9 kw
Operational
Operating Weight34800 lb15785.1 kg
Fuel Capacity74 gal280 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.1 gal19 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity49.7 gal188 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 gal13 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal3 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi34335.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity69.8 gal/min264 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.1 rpm10.1 rpm
Swing Torque28400 lb ft38505.3 Nm
Weights
Operating Weight36400 lb16510.8 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.5 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.1 yd30.9 m3
Hydraulic System
Pilot System - Maximum Flow4.5 gal/min4.5 gal/min
Pilot System - Maximum Pressure570 psi570 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel4980 psi4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3340 psi3340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implements4980 psi4980 psi
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)35 gal/min35 gal/min
Boom Cylinder - Bore4.3 in109.3 mm
Boom Cylinder - Stroke47 in1193.8 mm
Stick Cylinder - Bore4.7 in119.4 mm
Stick Cylinder - Stroke52.4 in1331 mm
Bucket Cylinder - Bore3.9 in99.1 mm
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke41 in1041.4 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System4.5 gal17.1 L
Fuel Tank74 gal280.2 L
Final Drive - Each0.9 gal3.5 L
Hydraulic Tank27.7 gal104.9 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank49.6 gal187.8 L
Engine Oil3.5 gal13.3 L
Swing Drive - Each0.8 gal3.1 L
Drive
Maximum Drawbar Pull30340 lb13762 kg
Travel Speed3.4 mph5.5 km/h
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