- Max Cutting Height: 25.86 ft / 7880 mm
- Max Loading Height: 18.51 ft / 5640 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 25 ft / 7620 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth: 7.85 ft / 2390 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar M312
The Caterpillar M312 is a mobile excavator powered by a 117 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values67
Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar M312 include a published maximum digging depth of 14.51 ft / 4420 mm, published engine power of 117 hp / 87.3 kw, published maximum speed of 21 mph / 33.8 km/h. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (25.86 ft / 7880 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (18.51 ft / 5640 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (25 ft / 7620 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 (Mex) 1
Max Cutting Height25.86 ft7880 mm
Max Loading Height18.51 ft5640 mm
Max Reach Along Ground25 ft7620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth7.85 ft2390 mm
Max Digging Depth14.51 ft4420 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1boom w/ stick 1600mmboom w/ stick 1600mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
Max Cutting Height26.94 ft8210 mm
Max Loading Height19.23 ft5860 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.28 ft8010 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.31 ft3750 mm
Max Digging Depth15.82 ft4820 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2boom w/ stick 2000mmboom w/ stick 2000mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Max Cutting Height28.06 ft8550 mm
Max Loading Height20.31 ft6190 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.19 ft8590 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13.23 ft4030 mm
Max Digging Depth17.79 ft5420 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3boom w/ stick 2300mmboom w/ stick 2300mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Max Cutting Height28.06 ft8550 mm
Max Loading Height20.31 ft6190 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.19 ft8590 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.11 ft4300 mm
Max Digging Depth17.79 ft5420 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4boom w/ stick 2600mmboom w/ stick 2600mm
Dimensions
Wheelbase8.21 ft2500 mm
Overall Width8.21 ft2500 mm
Ground Clearance1.24 ft375 mm
Overall Width - Outriggers Down12.59 ft3835 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.08 ft3070 mm
Upper Structure Clearance4.15 ft1262 mm
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity60.8 gal230.2 L
Engine
Engine Model3054TA3054TA
Gross Power117 hp87.3 kw
Displacement243.5 cu in4 L
Flywheel Power113 hp84.3 kw
Operational
Fuel Capacity60.8 gal230 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity47.6 gal180 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4785 psi32991.4 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity71.4 gal/min270 L/min
Tire Sizedual 10-20 16PRdual 10-20 16PR
Transmission
Max Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear10 mph16 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21.1 mph34 km/h
Maximum Gradeability6161
Swing Mechanism
Maximum Flow21.13 gal/min21.13 gal/min
Hydraulic System
Travel Circuit4565.69 psi4565.69 psi
Normal4565.69 psi4565.69 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit50.19 gal/min50.19 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Travel Speed21.1 mph34 km/h
Maximum Reach - Ground Level29.2 ft9 m
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.6 m3
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom17980 lb8155.6 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom17.9 ft5.5 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom28.2 ft8.6 m
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom10790 lb4894.3 kg
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom17980 lb8155.6 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom18.5 ft5.7 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom29.2 ft9 m
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom10790 lb4894.3 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank60.8 gal230.1 L
Hydraulic Tank25.1 gal95.1 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank47.6 gal180 L
Engine Crankcase2.4 gal9.1 L
Powershift Transmission0.8 gal3 L
Front Steering Axle - Differential1.9 gal7.1 L
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3 gal11.1 L
Cooling9.3 gal35.1 L
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