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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 315C L

The Caterpillar 315C L is a hydraulic excavator of about 16.8 t; its 3046T engine is rated at 110 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36930 lb16750 kg
03Selected published values55
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.83 ft / 8470 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.42 ft / 2880 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 28.67 ft / 8735 mm
  • Max Reach Along Ground: 27.58 ft / 8420 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 315C L include a published maximum digging depth of 18.75 ft / 5705 mm, published operating weight of 36930 lb / 16750 kg, published engine power of 115 hp / 86 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 (27.83 ft / 8470 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.42 ft / 2880 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (28.67 ft / 8735 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 315C: 40 of 52 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 315CCaterpillar 315C L
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Length Of Unit27.79 ft / 8470 mm27.83 ft / 8470 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Shipping Height Of Unit9.45 ft / 2880 mm9.42 ft / 2880 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Cutting Height28.66 ft / 8735 mm28.67 ft / 8735 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Reach Along Ground27.63 ft / 8420 mm27.58 ft / 8420 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Max Digging Depth18.72 ft / 5705 mm18.75 ft / 5705 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 7'5" (2250mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 7'5" (2250mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 7' 5" (2250mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 7' 5" (2250mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Shipping Length Of Unit27.89 ft / 8500 mm27.92 ft / 8500 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Cutting Height29.24 ft / 8910 mm29.25 ft / 8910 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Shipping Height Of Unit9.45 ft / 2880 mm9.42 ft / 2880 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Loading Height20.74 ft / 6320 mm20.75 ft / 6320 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Reach Along Ground28.68 ft / 8740 mm28.67 ft / 8740 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.51 ft / 5335 mm17.5 ft / 5335 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Max Digging Depth19.87 ft / 6055 mm19.83 ft / 6055 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 8' 6" (2600mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 8' 6" (2600mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Shipping Length Of Unit27.96 ft / 8520 mm28 ft / 8520 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Max Cutting Height29.43 ft / 8970 mm29.42 ft / 8970 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Max Loading Height21.04 ft / 6410 mm21 ft / 6410 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Shipping Height Of Unit9.81 ft / 2990 mm9.83 ft / 2990 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Max Reach Along Ground29.99 ft / 9140 mm30 ft / 9140 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.28 ft / 5570 mm18.25 ft / 5570 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Max Digging Depth21.51 ft / 6555 mm21.5 ft / 6555 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 10'2" (3100mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm)/Stick 10'2" (3100mm)Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 10' 2" (3100mm) / Boom 16'9" (5100mm) / Stick Length - 10' 2" (3100mm)
DimensionsGround Clearance1.51 ft / 460 mm1.5 ft / 460 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab9.45 ft / 2880 mm9.42 ft / 2880 mm
DimensionsLength Of Track On Ground9.45 ft / 2880 mm10.42 ft / 3170 mm
DimensionsTail Swing Radius8.04 ft / 2450 mm8 ft / 2450 mm
UndercarriageShoe Size23.63 in / 600 mm24 in / 600 mm
UndercarriageDrawbar Pull33721.35 lb / 150 kN34620 lb / 154 kN
UndercarriageMax Travel Speed3.42 mph / 5.5 km/h3.4 mph / 5.5 km/h
UndercarriageGround Pressure6.1 psi / 42.06 kPa5.66 psi / 39 kPa
EngineEngine Model3046 T / 3046 T3046T / 3046T
EngineNet Power110 hp / 82.1 kw110 hp / 82 kw
EngineGross Power115 hp / 85.8 kw115 hp / 86 kw
EngineDisplacement304.6 cu in / 5 L305 cu in / 5 L
OperationalOperating Weight36160 lb / 16401.9 kg36930 lb / 16750 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity75.3 gal / 285 L75 gal / 285 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity5.9 gal / 22 L5.8 gal / 22 L
OperationalEngine Oil Capacity5.1 gal / 19 L5 gal / 19 L
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage55 amps / 55 amps50 amps / 50 amps
OperationalHydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi / 34335.9 kPa4980 psi / 34300 kPa

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
EngineNumber Of Cylinders44
EnginePower Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
OperationalOperating Voltage24 V24 V

Not published for this option: Track Gauge

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