- Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.79 ft / 8470 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.45 ft / 2880 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 28.66 ft / 8735 mm
- Max Loading Height: 20.18 ft / 6150 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 315C
The Caterpillar 315C is a hydraulic excavator of about 16.4 t, powered by a 110 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36160 lb16401.9 kg
03Selected published values53
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 315C include a published maximum digging depth of 18.72 ft / 5705 mm, published operating weight of 36160 lb / 16401.9 kg, published engine power of 115 hp / 85.8 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (27.79 ft / 8470 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.45 ft / 2880 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (28.66 ft / 8735 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit27.79 ft8470 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.45 ft2880 mm
Max Cutting Height28.66 ft8735 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) 1Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 7'5" (2250mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 7'5" (2250mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit27.89 ft8500 mm
Max Cutting Height29.24 ft8910 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.45 ft2880 mm
Max Loading Height20.74 ft6320 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) 2Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit27.96 ft8520 mm
Max Cutting Height29.43 ft8970 mm
Max Loading Height21.04 ft6410 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.81 ft2990 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.99 ft9140 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.28 ft5570 mm
Max Digging Depth21.51 ft6555 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 10'2" (3100mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 10'2" (3100mm)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.51 ft460 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.45 ft2880 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.5 ft2590 mm
Length Of Track On Ground9.45 ft2880 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.04 ft2450 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Max Travel Speed3.42 mph5.5 km/h
Drawbar Pull33721.35 lb150 kN
Ground Pressure6.1 psi42.06 kPa
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3046 T3046 T
Net Power110 hp82.1 kw
Gross Power115 hp85.8 kw
Displacement304.6 cu in5 L
Operational
Operating Weight36160 lb16401.9 kg
Fuel Capacity75.3 gal285 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity50.2 gal190 L
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 gal19 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal3 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps55 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi34335.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity39.6 gal/min150 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Torque31700 lb ft42980 Nm
Swing Speed10.2 rpm10.2 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.6 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.2 yd30.9 m3
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