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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 315D L

The Caterpillar 315D L is a 17.3 t-class hydraulic excavator with a 115 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Hydraulic Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight38095.9 lb17280 kg
03Selected published values63
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.96 ft / 8520 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.62 ft / 2930 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 28.68 ft / 8740 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 20.15 ft / 6140 mm
Typical use

Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 315D L include a published maximum digging depth of 18.77 ft / 5720 mm, published operating weight of 38095.9 lb / 17280 kg, published engine power of 122 hp / 91 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 (27.96 ft / 8520 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.62 ft / 2930 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (28.68 ft / 8740 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.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit27.96 ft8520 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.62 ft2930 mm
Max Cutting Height28.68 ft8740 mm
Max Loading Height20.15 ft6140 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.66 ft8430 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.15 ft4920 mm
Max Digging Depth18.77 ft5720 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2250mm (7' 5'')Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2250mm (7' 5'')
02

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit28.02 ft8540 mm
Max Cutting Height29.27 ft8920 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.95 ft3030 mm
Max Loading Height7.65 ft2330 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.71 ft8750 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.56 ft5350 mm
Max Digging Depth19.92 ft6070 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2600mm (8' 6'')Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2600mm (8' 6'')
03

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3

Shipping Length Of Unit28.09 ft8560 mm
Max Cutting Height29.11 ft8870 mm
Max Loading Height20.71 ft6310 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.08 ft3070 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.4 ft8960 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.59 ft5360 mm
Max Digging Depth20.9 ft6370 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2900mm (9' 6'')Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 2900mm (9' 6'')
04

Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4

Shipping Length Of Unit28.02 ft8540 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.03 ft3360 mm
Max Cutting Height29.43 ft8970 mm
Max Loading Height21.66 ft6600 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.32 ft9240 mm
Max Digging Depth21.56 ft6570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth19.13 ft5830 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 3100mm (10' 2'')Boom 5100mm (16' 9'') / Stick 3100mm (10' 2'')
05

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.51 ft460 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.42 ft2870 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.5 ft2590 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.41 ft3170 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.21 ft2500 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.38 ft1030 mm
06

Undercarriage

Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Ground Pressure5.91 psi40.71 kPa
Drawbar Pull35295.01 lb157 kN
Max Travel Speed3.48 mph5.6 km/h
07

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.2 ACERTC4.2 ACERT
Gross Power122 hp91 kw
Net Power115 hp85.8 kw
Displacement259.4 cu in4.3 L
Flywheel Power117 hp87.3 kw
08

Operational

Operating Weight38095.9 lb17280 kg
Fuel Capacity79.3 gal300 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.9 gal22 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity50.2 gal190 L
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 gal17.5 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.8 gal3 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5076.4 psi35000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity39.7 gal/min150 L/min
09

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed10.2 rpm10.2 rpm
Swing Torque32010.2 lb ft43400 Nm
10

Weights

Operating Weight36817 lb16700 kg
11

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.7 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.2 yd30.9 m3
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