- Load Height - Std: 11.5 ft / 3510 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 17.5 ft / 5320 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.08 ft / 4290 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 21.58 ft / 6590 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 315C
The John Deere 315C is a loader backhoe; its 4039D engine is rated at 67 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values54
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for John Deere 315C include published bucket capacity of 1.25 yd3 / 0.96 m3, published engine power of 71 hp / 53 kw, published hydraulic flow of 35 gal/min / 133 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (11.5 ft / 3510 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (17.5 ft / 5320 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.08 ft / 4290 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.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std11.5 ft3510 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std17.5 ft5320 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.08 ft4290 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std21.58 ft6590 mm
Load Height - Ext11.75 ft3580 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Ext11400 lb5200 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std11570 lb5260 kg
Dig Depth - Ext16.83 ft5130 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext25.25 ft7700 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext3700 lb1680 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std4000 lb1820 kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext21.05 ft6410 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length18.08 ft5510 mm
Transport Width7.71 ft2350 mm
Transport Height12.33 ft3760 mm
Wheelbase6.89 ft2100 mm
Ground Clearance1.15 ft350 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab8.58 ft2620 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height10.92 ft3510 mm
Dig Depth18 ft5490 mm
Bucket Breakout Force9350 lb4241 kN
Bucket Width92 in2340 mm
Bucket Capacity1.25 yd30.96 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height5700 lb2585 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22402240
Engine Model4039D4039D
Net Power67 hp50 kw
Gross Power71 hp53 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Torque Measured @1200 rpm1200 rpm
Net Torque Rise20 %20 %
Net Max Torque192 lb ft260.4 Nm
Displacement239 cu in4 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity26 gal98 L
Max Weight13850 lb6281 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity21 gal79 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.3 gal8.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity1.9 gal7 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity6 gal23 L
Turning Radius9.9 ft300 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11L-16,8PRF3/10.5/-18,8PRTG211L-16,8PRF3/10.5/-18,8PRTG2
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd16.9-28,10PR,R1/R416.9-28,10PR,R1/R4
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage65 amps65 amps
Transmission
Transmission Type4-speed helical gear, synchronized, collar shift transmission with hydraulic reverser4-speed helical gear, synchronized, collar shift transmission with hydraulic reverser
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward25.3 mph40.7 km/h
Max Speed Reverse22.8 mph36.6 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypeGear, open centerGear, open center
Pump Flow Capacity35 gal/min133 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure2700 psi18620 kPa
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