- Max Cutting Height: 27.99 ft / 8530 mm
- Max Loading Height: 19.95 ft / 6080 mm
- Max Reach Along Ground: 27.86 ft / 8490 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth: 9.62 ft / 2930 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar M318
The Caterpillar M318 is a mobile excavator; its 3116T engine is rated at 140 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values66
Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar M318 include a published maximum digging depth of 16.7 ft / 5090 mm, published engine power of 140 hp / 104.4 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.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.99 ft / 8530 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Loading Height” field (19.95 ft / 6080 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Reach Along Ground” field (27.86 ft / 8490 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.
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Cutting Height27.99 ft8530 mm
Max Loading Height19.95 ft6080 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.86 ft8490 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth9.62 ft2930 mm
Max Digging Depth16.7 ft5090 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1boom w/ stick 1800mmboom w/ stick 1800mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
Max Cutting Height29.17 ft8890 mm
Max Loading Height14.21 ft4330 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.66 ft9040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.31 ft4360 mm
Max Digging Depth18.67 ft5690 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2boom w/ stick 2400mmboom w/ stick 2400mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Max Cutting Height29.37 ft8950 mm
Max Loading Height21.07 ft6420 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.78 ft9380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.97 ft4560 mm
Max Digging Depth19.99 ft6090 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3boom w/ stick 2800mmboom w/ stick 2800mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Max Cutting Height31.01 ft9450 mm
Max Loading Height22.09 ft6730 mm
Max Reach Along Ground34.62 ft10550 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth17.95 ft5470 mm
Max Digging Depth24.18 ft7370 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4boom w/ stick 400mmboom w/ stick 400mm
Dimensions
Wheelbase9.03 ft2750 mm
Overall Width9.68 ft2950 mm
Ground Clearance1.24 ft375 mm
Overall Width - Outriggers Down12.59 ft3835 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.18 ft3100 mm
Upper Structure Clearance4.2 ft1280 mm
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity85 gal321.8 L
Engine
Engine Model3116T3116T
Gross Power140 hp104.4 kw
Displacement402.8 cu in6.7 L
Flywheel Power131 hp97.7 kw
Operational
Fuel Capacity97.8 gal370 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity79.3 gal300 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4785 psi32991.4 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity98.3 gal/min372 L/min
Tire Sizedual 10-20 16PRdual 10-20 16PR
Transmission
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph34 km/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear10 mph16 km/h
Maximum Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Maximum Gradeability5757
Hydraulic System
Travel Circuit4693.7 psi4693.7 psi
Normal4779.04 psi4779.04 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit68.68 gal/min68.68 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Travel Speed21 mph33.8 km/h
Maximum Reach - Ground Level30.8 ft9.4 m
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.4 yd31.1 m3
Bucket Digging Force - One Piece Boom25650 lb11634.7 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - One Piece Boom20 ft6.1 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, One Piece Boom30.8 ft9.4 m
Stick Digging Force - One Piece Boom16875 lb7654.4 kg
Bucket Digging Force - Va Boom25650 lb11634.7 kg
Maximum Digging Depth - Va Boom20.3 ft6.2 m
Maximum Reach - Ground Level, Va Boom30.7 ft9.4 m
Stick Digging Force - Va Boom16875 lb7654.4 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank84.6 gal320.1 L
Hydraulic Tank35.7 gal135 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank58.2 gal220.1 L
Engine Crankcase5.6 gal21.1 L
Powershift Transmission0.8 gal3 L
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.3 gal8.6 L
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3 gal11.1 L
Cooling9.3 gal35.1 L
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