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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 315B L

The Caterpillar 315B L is a hydraulic excavator of about 16.4 t, powered by a 99 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36200 lb16420.1 kg
03Selected published values90
Published highlights
  • Width To Outside Of Tracks: 8.5 ft / 2590 mm
  • Length Of Track On Ground: 10.41 ft / 3170 mm
  • Shoe Size: 23.63 in / 600 mm
  • Ground Pressure: 5.75 psi / 39.65 kPa
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 315B L include a published maximum digging depth of 17.43 ft / 5310 mm, published operating weight of 36200 lb / 16420.1 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.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Width To Outside Of Tracks” field (8.5 ft / 2590 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Length Of Track On Ground” field (10.41 ft / 3170 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shoe Size” field (23.63 in / 600 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 315B: 17 of 90 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 315BCaterpillar 315B L
DimensionsWidth To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft / 2490 mm8.5 ft / 2590 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground9.45 ft / 2880 mm10.41 ft / 3170 mm
UndercarriageShoe Size19.69 in / 500 mm23.63 in / 600 mm
UndercarriageGround Pressure7.02 psi / 48.41 kPa5.75 psi / 39.65 kPa
EngineStroke4.7 in / 119.4 mm4.8 in / 119.9 mm
OperationalOperating Weight34800 lb / 15785.1 kg36200 lb / 16420.1 kg
Swing MechanismSwing Torque28400 lb ft / 38505.3 Nm28420 lb ft / 38532.4 Nm
Swing MechanismSwing Speed10.1 rpm / 10.1 rpm10 rpm / 10 rpm
WeightsOperating Weight36400 lb / 16510.8 kg37000 lb / 16783 kg
Hydraulic SystemMain Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)35 gal/min / 35 gal/min70 gal/min / 70 gal/min
Hydraulic SystemStick Cylinder - Bore4.7 in / 119.4 mm4.8 in / 122 mm
Service Refill CapacitiesCooling System4.5 gal / 17.1 L5 gal / 19 L
Service Refill CapacitiesFinal Drive - Each0.9 gal / 3.5 L0.7 gal / 2.7 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic Tank27.7 gal / 104.9 L27.3 gal / 103.4 L
Service Refill CapacitiesHydraulic System - Including Tank49.6 gal / 187.8 L48.9 gal / 185.2 L
Service Refill CapacitiesEngine Oil3.5 gal / 13.3 L3.4 gal / 12.9 L
DriveMaximum Drawbar Pull30340 lb / 13762 kg29480 lb / 13372 kg

Not published for this option: Bucket Cylinder - Bore, Bucket Cylinder - Stroke

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