- Max Cutting Height: 28.02 ft / 8540 mm
- Max Loading Height: 19.59 ft / 5970 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 26.25 ft / 8000 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 13.16 ft / 4010 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 317B L
The Caterpillar 317B L pairs the 3046T engine (109 hp) with an operating weight near 17.3 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight38140 lb17300 kg
03Selected published values42
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Caterpillar 317B L include a published maximum digging depth of 17.26 ft / 5260 mm, published operating weight of 38140 lb / 17300 kg, published engine power of 109 hp / 81.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (28.02 ft / 8540 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (19.59 ft / 5970 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (26.25 ft / 8000 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 Height28.02 ft8540 mm
Max Loading Height19.59 ft5970 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.25 ft8000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.16 ft4010 mm
Max Digging Depth17.26 ft5260 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1boom w/ stick 1850mmboom w/ stick 1850mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height28.02 ft8540 mm
Max Loading Height19.66 ft5990 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.2 ft8290 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.65 ft4160 mm
Max Digging Depth18.57 ft5660 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2boom w/ stick 2250mmboom w/ stick 2250mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Max Cutting Height29.34 ft8940 mm
Max Loading Height20.84 ft6350 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.55 ft8700 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.38 ft4990 mm
Max Digging Depth19.72 ft6010 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3boom w/ stick 2600mmboom w/ stick 2600mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4
Max Cutting Height29.53 ft9000 mm
Max Loading Height21.13 ft6440 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.86 ft9100 mm
Max Digging Depth21.36 ft6510 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4boom w/ stick 3100mmboom w/ stick 3100mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth16.93 ft5160 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.55 ft470 mm
Height To Top Of Cab19.82 ft6040 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks9.19 ft2800 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.72 ft3265 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.04 ft2450 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.38 ft1030 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge7.22 ft2200 mm
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Max Travel Speed3.11 mph5 km/h
Drawbar Pull34650 lb154.14 kN
Engine
Engine Model3046T3046T
Gross Power109 hp81.3 kw
Displacement305.2 cu in5 L
Operational
Operating Weight38140 lb17300 kg
Fuel Capacity74 gal280 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity49.7 gal188 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4970 psi34267 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity69.8 gal/min264 L/min
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