- Shipping Length Of Unit: 29.04 ft / 8850 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 13.03 ft / 3970 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 32.81 ft / 10000 mm
- Max Loading Height: 22.87 ft / 6970 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar M318C
Weighing roughly 18.9 t and rated at 151 hp, the Caterpillar M318C is a mobile excavator in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight41557.2 lb18850 kg
03Selected published values111
Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar M318C include a published maximum digging depth of 19.89 ft / 6060 mm, published operating weight of 41557.2 lb / 18850 kg, published engine power of 151 hp / 112.7 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (29.04 ft / 8850 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (13.03 ft / 3970 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (32.81 ft / 10000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
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Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit29.04 ft8850 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit13.03 ft3970 mm
Max Cutting Height32.81 ft10000 mm
Max Loading Height22.87 ft6970 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.52 ft9300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.08 ft3680 mm
Max Digging Depth19.89 ft6060 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1VA Boom 5260 / Stick 2500VA Boom 5260 / Stick 2500
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit28.94 ft8820 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit13.03 ft3970 mm
Max Cutting Height33.5 ft10210 mm
Max Loading Height23.59 ft7190 mm
Max Reach Along Ground31.47 ft9590 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth13 ft3960 mm
Max Digging Depth20.87 ft6360 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2VA Boom 5260mm / Stick 2800mmVA Boom 5260mm / Stick 2800mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3
Shipping Height Of Unit10.54 ft3210 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit29.4 ft8960 mm
Max Cutting Height29.57 ft9010 mm
Max Loading Height20.05 ft6110 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.58 ft9320 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth10.96 ft3340 mm
Max Digging Depth19.69 ft6000 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3Boom 5350mm / Stick 2500mmBoom 5350mm / Stick 2500mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4
Shipping Height Of Unit10.93 ft3330 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit29.37 ft8950 mm
Max Cutting Height30.09 ft9170 mm
Max Loading Height20.58 ft6270 mm
Max Reach Along Ground31.5 ft9600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth11.88 ft3620 mm
Max Digging Depth20.67 ft6300 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4Boom 5350mm / Stick 2800mmBoom 5350mm / Stick 2800mm
Dimensions
Wheelbase8.54 ft2600 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.21 ft2500 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 Clearance4.19 ft1275 mm
Engine
Cylinders66
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3056E DIT ATAAC3056E DIT ATAAC
Net Power151 hp112.7 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement366 cu in6 L
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Torque497.9 lb ft675 Nm
Bore3.9 in99.1 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
AspirationTurbocharged with AftercoolerTurbocharged with Aftercooler
Flywheel Power151 hp112.7 kw
Eec 80/1269151 hp112.7 kw
Iso 9249151 hp112.7 kw
Maximum Torque - 1,400 Rpm498 lb ft675.2 Nm
Operational
Fuel Capacity101.8 gal385 L
Operating Weight41557.2 lb18850 kg
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 Capacity67.4 gal255 L
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5076.4 psi35000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity74 gal/min280 L/min
Oscillating Axle Angle18 degrees18 degrees
Max Steering Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Tire Size10.00-2010.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Swing Torque33700 lb ft45691.1 Nm
Maximum Flow29.6 gal/min29.6 gal/min
Pressure4496 psi4496 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 Gradeability61.5% or 31.6 degrees61.5% or 31.6 degrees
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
Counterweight8820 lb4000.7 kg
Dozer Blade1675 lb759.8 kg
Outriggers2250 lb1020.6 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (1)40340 lb18298 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (1)43320 lb19649.7 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)41560 lb18851.4 kg
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)42660 lb19350.3 kg
Rear - Dozer Only (2)39240 lb17799 kg
Front And Rear Outriggers (2)42220 lb19150.7 kg
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.5 yd31.1 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 Level31 ft9.5 m
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank102 gal386.2 L
Hydraulic Tank45 gal170.4 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank67 gal253.7 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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