- Shipping Length Of Unit: 28.06 ft / 8550 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 13 ft / 3960 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 33.01 ft / 10060 mm
- Max Loading Height: 22.87 ft / 6970 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar M316C
The Caterpillar M316C is a mobile excavator of about 17.9 t; its 3056E DIT ATAAC engine is rated at 138 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight39352.6 lb17850 kg
03Selected published values112
Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar M316C include a published maximum digging depth of 18.28 ft / 5570 mm, published operating weight of 39352.6 lb / 17850 kg, published engine power of 138 hp / 103 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (28.06 ft / 8550 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (13 ft / 3960 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (33.01 ft / 10060 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 Unit28.06 ft8550 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit13 ft3960 mm
Max Cutting Height33.01 ft10060 mm
Max Loading Height22.87 ft6970 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.24 ft8910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.14 ft3700 mm
Max Digging Depth18.28 ft5570 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mmVA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2100mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit28.06 ft8550 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit13 ft3960 mm
Max Cutting Height33.63 ft10250 mm
Max Loading Height23.5 ft7160 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.16 ft9190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.8 ft3900 mm
Max Digging Depth19.26 ft5870 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2400mmVA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2400mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Shipping Height Of Unit13 ft3960 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit28.02 ft8540 mm
Max Cutting Height34.13 ft10400 mm
Max Loading Height24.02 ft7320 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.78 ft9380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13.36 ft4070 mm
Max Digging Depth19.92 ft6070 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3VA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mmVA Boom 5200mm / Stick 2600mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Shipping Height Of Unit10.41 ft3170 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit27.53 ft8390 mm
Max Cutting Height29.53 ft9000 mm
Max Loading Height19.76 ft6020 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.58 ft8710 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth11.46 ft3490 mm
Max Digging Depth17.62 ft5370 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4Boom 5050mm / Stick 2100mmBoom 5050mm / Stick 2100mm
Dimensions
Wheelbase8.54 ft2600 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.52 ft2290 mm
Overall Width8.37 ft2550 mm
Ground Clearance1.24 ft375 mm
Overall Width - Outriggers Down12.07 ft3676 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.41 ft3170 mm
Upper Structure Clearance4.2 ft1280 mm
Engine
Cylinders66
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3056E DIT ATAAC3056E DIT ATAAC
Net Power138 hp103 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement366 cu in6 L
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Torque461 lb ft625 Nm
Bore3.9 in99.1 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
AspirationTurbocharged with AftercoolerTurbocharged with Aftercooler
Flywheel Power138 hp103 kw
Eec 80/1269138 hp103 kw
Iso 9249138 hp103 kw
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm461 lb ft625.1 Nm
Operational
Operating Weight39352.6 lb17850 kg
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal310 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.4 gal39 L
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.8 gal10.5 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal230 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5076.4 psi35000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity64.8 gal/min245 L/min
Oscillating Axle Angle18 degrees18 degrees
Max Steering Angle32 degrees32 degrees
Tire Size10.00-2010.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Swing Torque29575 lb ft40098.4 Nm
Maximum Flow21.1 gal/min21.1 gal/min
Pressure5366 psi5366 psi
Transmission
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph34 km/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear8.1 mph13.1 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear2.5 mph4.1 km/h
Maximum Gradeability6969
2nd Gear - Forward21 mph33.8 km/h
2nd Gear - Reverse12.4 mph20 km/h
Tires
Standard10.00-20 dual pneumatic10.00-20 dual pneumatic
Optional10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single; 600/40-22.5 single; 11.00-20 dual10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single; 600/40-22.5 single; 11.00-20 dual
Weights
Counterweight8160 lb3701.4 kg
Dozer Blade1675 lb759.8 kg
Outriggers2250 lb1020.6 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (1)36930 lb16751.2 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (1)40120 lb18198.2 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)38250 lb17350 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)39350 lb17848.9 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (2)35940 lb16302.2 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (2)39020 lb17699.2 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Hydraulic System
Travel Circuit5076 psi5076 psi
Normal5076 psi5076 psi
Medium Pressure450 psi450 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit65 gal/min65 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Maximum Reach - Ground Level30.3 ft9.3 m
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank81.9 gal310.1 L
Hydraulic Tank36 gal136.3 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank61 gal231 L
Engine Crankcase4.8 gal18.2 L
Powershift Transmission0.8 gal3.1 L
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.1 gal8 L
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)2.9 gal11 L
Cooling10.3 gal39 L
Disk Brakes0.5 gal1.9 L
Cab
Cab/Fogs OptionISO 10262ISO 10262
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