Skip to content
List a MachineMy account / sign in
Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar M315C

The Caterpillar M315C is a mobile excavator of about 16.7 t, powered by a 124 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mobile Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36707 lb16650 kg
03Selected published values69
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.83 ft / 8480 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 13.06 ft / 3980 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 32.94 ft / 10040 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 22.81 ft / 6950 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 M315C include a published maximum digging depth of 18.34 ft / 5590 mm, published operating weight of 36707 lb / 16650 kg, published engine power of 124 hp / 92.5 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (27.83 ft / 8480 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (13.06 ft / 3980 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (32.94 ft / 10040 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

Shipping Length Of Unit27.83 ft8480 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit13.06 ft3980 mm
Max Cutting Height32.94 ft10040 mm
Max Loading Height22.81 ft6950 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.24 ft8910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.21 ft3720 mm
Max Digging Depth18.34 ft5590 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mmVA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mm
02

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit27.79 ft8470 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.34 ft3150 mm
Max Cutting Height34.06 ft10380 mm
Max Loading Height23.96 ft7300 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.78 ft9380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13.42 ft4090 mm
Max Digging Depth19.99 ft6090 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mmVA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mm
03

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Shipping Height Of Unit13.06 ft3980 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit27.3 ft8320 mm
Max Cutting Height29.47 ft8980 mm
Max Loading Height19.69 ft6000 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.58 ft8710 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth11.52 ft3510 mm
Max Digging Depth17.69 ft5390 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3One-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mmOne-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mm
04

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Shipping Height Of Unit10.34 ft3150 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit27.33 ft8330 mm
Max Cutting Height30.16 ft9190 mm
Max Loading Height20.44 ft6230 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.09 ft9170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.54 ft3820 mm
Max Digging Depth19.33 ft5890 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4One-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2600mmOne-piece Boom 5050mm / Stick 2600mm
05

Dimensions

Wheelbase8.21 ft2500 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.21 ft2197 mm
Overall Width8.37 ft2550 mm
Ground Clearance1.22 ft370 mm
Overall Width - Outriggers Down12.03 ft3665 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.34 ft3150 mm
06

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3054E3054E
Net Power124 hp92.5 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in4.4 L
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Torque368.8 lb ft500 Nm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
07

Operational

Fuel Capacity62.1 gal235 L
Operating Weight36707 lb16650 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.4 gal39 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.4 gal9 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.8 gal10.5 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal230 L
Operational Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity21.2 gal/min80 L/min
Oscillating Axle Angle18 degrees18 degrees
Max Steering Angle32 degrees32 degrees
Tire Size10.00-20 16PR10.00-20 16PR
08

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Swing Torque29576.3 lb ft40100 Nm
09

Transmission

Transmission Typepowershiftpowershift
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph34 km/h
10

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.2 yd31 m3
Need the machine, not just the numbers?

Find one, value one, or tell the market what you need.

View Caterpillar M315C listingsGet a valuation for your Caterpillar M315CPost a want-to-buy request

Manufacturer-published specifications.

Other Caterpillar models