- Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.83 ft / 8480 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 10.34 ft / 3150 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 32.94 ft / 10040 mm
- Max Loading Height: 22.81 ft / 6950 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar M315D
The Caterpillar M315D is a mobile excavator of about 17.9 t; its C4.4 Acert engine is rated at 135 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight39462.8 lb17900 kg
03Selected published values179
Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar M315D include a published maximum digging depth of 18.34 ft / 5590 mm, published operating weight of 39462.8 lb / 17900 kg, published engine power of 145 hp / 108.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- 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 (10.34 ft / 3150 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
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Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit27.83 ft8480 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.34 ft3150 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 / stick 2.1mVA Boom / stick 2.1m
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 / stick 2.6mVA Boom / stick 2.6m
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Shipping Height Of Unit10.34 ft3150 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 / stick 2.1mOne-piece Boom / stick 2.1m
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Shipping Height Of Unit10.34 ft3150 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit27.83 ft8480 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) 4Offset Boom / stick 2.1mOffset Boom / stick 2.1m
Dimensions
Wheelbase8.37 ft2550 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.27 ft2215 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
Upper Structure Clearance4.15 ft1262 mm
Support Point140.16 in3560.07 mm
Counterweight Clearance4.14 ft1261.88 mm
Undercarriage
Ground Clearance1.25 ft381 mm
Oscillation Axle Angle9 degrees9 degrees
Minimum Turning Radius - End Of One-Piece Boom27 ft8.23 m
Minimum Turning Radius - Outside Of Tire21 ft6.41 m
Minimum Turning Radius - End Of Va Boom23 ft7.02 m
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity62.1 gal235 L
Engine
Cylinders44
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.4 AcertC4.4 Acert
Gross Power145 hp108.2 kw
Net Power135 hp100.7 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement269 cu in4.5 L
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Torque406 lb ft550.5 Nm
Bore4.2 in105 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249137 hp102.2 kw
Eec 80/1269135 hp100.7 kw
Iso 9249135 hp100.7 kw
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm406 lb ft550.5 Nm
Ratings2000 rpm2000 rpm
Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 (Din)137 hp102.2 kw
Operational
Operating Weight39462.8 lb17900 kg
Fuel Capacity62.1 gal235 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.2 gal8 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.8 gal10.5 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity58.2 gal220 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5076 psi34997.8 kPa
Hydraulic Pump TypePistonPiston
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.2 gal/min220 L/min
Oscillating Axle Angle9 degrees9 degrees
Max Steering Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Tire Size10.00-20 16PR, dual10.00-20 16PR, dual
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Swing Torque29502 lb ft39999.4 Nm
Maximum Pressure5366.39 psi5366.39 psi
Transmission
Transmission TypeGearGear
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph34 km/h
Drawbar Pull21806 lb9891.1 kg
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear8 mph12.9 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear5 mph8.1 km/h
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear2 mph3.3 km/h
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear21 mph33.8 km/h
Maximum Gradeability69 %69 %
Tires
Standard10.00-20 dual pneumatic10.00-20 dual pneumatic
OptionalSee Optional EquipmentSee Optional Equipment
Weights
Counterweight7716 lb3500 kg
Counterweights - Standard7700 lb3492.7 kg
Counterweights - Optional8590 lb3896.4 kg
Dozer Blade1653 lb749.8 kg
Outriggers2116 lb959.9 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (1)33731 lb15300.2 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (1)36486 lb16549.8 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)36927.4 lb16750 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)35825 lb16250 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (2)34833 lb15800 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (2)37588.8 lb17050 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (3)32739 lb14850.2 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (3)34833 lb15800 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (3)35494 lb16099.9 kg
Va Boom* - Rear Dozer Only34880 lb15821.4 kg
Va Boom* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers36970 lb16769.4 kg
Va Boom* - Front And Rear Outriggers37630 lb17068.7 kg
Sticks - Short (2100 Mm)1035 lb469.5 kg
Sticks - Medium (2400 Mm)1132 lb513.5 kg
One-Piece Boom* - Rear Dozer Only33780 lb15322.4 kg
Sticks - Long (2600 Mm)1167 lb529.4 kg
Offset Boom* - Front And Rear Outriggers38623 lb17519.1 kg
Offset Boom* - Rear Dozer Only35870 lb16270.4 kg
Offset Boom* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers37960 lb17218.4 kg
One-Piece Boom* - Front And Rear Outriggers36530 lb16569.8 kg
One-Piece Boom* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers35870 lb16270.4 kg
2.6 M (8'6") Stick1168 lb529.8 kg
2.4 M (7'10") Stick1133 lb514 kg
3.1 M (10'2") Industrial Stick992 lb450 kg
2.1 M (6'11") Stick1036 lb470 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.1 yd30.8 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.5 yd31.2 m3
Hydraulic System
Travel Circuit5076 psi5076 psi
System67.3 gal (US)67.3 gal (US)
Normal5076 psi5076 psi
Tank Capacity35.6 gal134.8 L
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure5076 psi5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal5076 psi5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift5439 psi5439 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure2683 psi2683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit5076 psi5076 psi
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit58 gal/min58 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism21.1 gal/min21.1 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure58 gal/min58 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure13.2 gal/min13.2 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism5366 psi5366 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit58 gal/min58 gal/min
Heavy Lift5439 psi5439 psi
High Pressure (1)5076 psi5076 psi
Medium Pressure (2)13 gal/min13 gal/min
High Pressure (2)58 gal/min58 gal/min
Swing Mechanism (2)21 gal/min21 gal/min
Swing Mechanism (1)5366 psi5366 psi
Medium Pressure (1)2683 psi2683 psi
Operating Specifications
Travel Speed21.2 mph34.1 km/h
Maximum Reach - Ground Level30.8 ft9.4 m
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.5 yd31.2 m3
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom22705.7 lb10299.2 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom19.4 ft5.9 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom30.1 ft9.2 m
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom18209.6 lb8259.7 kg
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom22705.7 lb10299.2 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom20 ft6.1 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom30.8 ft9.4 m
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom18209.6 lb8259.7 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank62 gal234.7 L
Hydraulic Tank36 gal136.3 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank58 gal219.6 L
Engine Crankcase2.1 gal8 L
Final Drive0.7 gal2.7 L
Powershift Transmission0.7 gal2.7 L
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.8 gal10.6 L
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3.7 gal14.1 L
Cooling7.9 gal30 L
Standards
BrakesSAE J1026 APR 90SAE J1026 APR 90
Cab/FogsISO 10262ISO 10262
Sound Performance
PerformanceExterior sound power level according to 2000/14/EC is 103 db (A) Interior sound pressure level LpA is 72 db (A)Exterior sound power level according to 2000/14/EC is 103 db (A) Interior sound pressure level LpA is 72 db (A)
Drive
Maximum Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Sound Levels
Exterior SoundExterior SoundExterior Sound
Working Ranges
Maximum Digging Depth20 ft6.1 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level30.8 ft9.4 m
Bucket Specifications
Bucket Capacities0.38 to 1.26 m3 (0.5 to 1.65 yd3)0.38 to 1.26 m3 (0.5 to 1.65 yd3)
Cab/Rops/Fogs
StandardsStandardsStandards
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