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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar M312

The Caterpillar M312 is a mobile excavator powered by a 117 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mobile Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values67
Published highlights
  • 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
Typical use

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.

Buyer review notes
  • 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.

01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

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
06

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity60.8 gal230.2 L
07

Engine

Engine Model3054TA3054TA
Gross Power117 hp87.3 kw
Displacement243.5 cu in4 L
Flywheel Power113 hp84.3 kw
08

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
09

Transmission

Max Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear10 mph16 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21.1 mph34 km/h
Maximum Gradeability6161
10

Swing Mechanism

Maximum Flow21.13 gal/min21.13 gal/min
11

Hydraulic System

Travel Circuit4565.69 psi4565.69 psi
Normal4565.69 psi4565.69 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit50.19 gal/min50.19 gal/min
12

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
13

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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