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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar M315

Rated at 121.9 hp, the Caterpillar M315 is a mobile excavator.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mobile Excavator category illustration
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values67
Published highlights
  • Max Cutting Height: 26.84 ft / 8180 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 19.49 ft / 5940 mm
  • Max Reach Along Ground: 26.09 ft / 7950 mm
  • Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth: 8.24 ft / 2510 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 M315 include a published maximum digging depth of 15.26 ft / 4650 mm, published engine power of 121.9 hp / 91 kw, published maximum speed of 21.2 mph / 34 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 (26.84 ft / 8180 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (19.49 ft / 5940 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (26.09 ft / 7950 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 Height26.84 ft8180 mm
Max Loading Height19.49 ft5940 mm
Max Reach Along Ground26.09 ft7950 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth8.24 ft2510 mm
Max Digging Depth15.26 ft4650 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1boom w/ stick 1700mmboom w/ stick 1700mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Max Cutting Height27.96 ft8520 mm
Max Loading Height20.21 ft6160 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.37 ft8340 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13.13 ft4000 mm
Max Digging Depth16.57 ft5050 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2boom w/ stick 2100mmboom w/ stick 2100mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Max Cutting Height28.52 ft8690 mm
Max Loading Height20.77 ft6330 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.32 ft8630 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.01 ft4270 mm
Max Digging Depth17.56 ft5350 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3boom w/ stick 2400mmboom w/ stick 2400mm
04

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Max Cutting Height28.88 ft8800 mm
Max Loading Height21.13 ft6440 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.94 ft8820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.7 ft4480 mm
Max Digging Depth18.21 ft5550 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 Cab10.11 ft3080 mm
Upper Structure Clearance4.15 ft1262 mm
06

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity63.4 gal240 L
07

Engine

Engine Model3054TA3054TA
Gross Power121.9 hp91 kw
Displacement243.5 cu in4 L
Flywheel Power114 hp85.1 kw
08

Operational

Fuel Capacity63.5 gal240 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity55.5 gal210 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4785 psi32991.4 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity79.3 gal/min300 L/min
Tire Sizedual 10-20 16PRdual 10-20 16PR
09

Transmission

Max Travel Speed21.2 mph34 km/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear10 mph16 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21.1 mph34 km/h
Maximum Gradeability6565
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 Circuit58.12 gal/min58.12 gal/min
12

Operating Specifications

Travel Speed21.1 mph34 km/h
Maximum Reach - Ground Level29.8 ft9.1 m
Maximum Bucket Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom22260 lb10097 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom18.2 ft5.6 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom28.9 ft8.9 m
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom13040 lb5914.9 kg
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom22260 lb10097 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom19 ft5.8 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom29.8 ft9.1 m
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom13040 lb5914.9 kg
13

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank63.4 gal240 L
Hydraulic Tank30.4 gal115.1 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank55.5 gal210.1 L
Engine Crankcase2.3 gal8.6 L
Powershift Transmission0.8 gal3 L
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.3 gal8.6 L
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3 gal11.1 L
Cooling8 gal30.1 L
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