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Caterpillar

M315D

Excavator

Operating Weight
39,463 lb
Max Digging Depth
231 in
Net Power
135.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight39,463 lb
Fuel Capacity62.1 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.2 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity58.2 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5,076 psi
Engine Oil Capacity2.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8.0 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 A
Hydraulic Pump TypePiston
Tire Size10.00-20 16PR dual
Oscillating Axle Angle9 °
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.8 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Max Steering Angle35 °

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C4.4 ACERT
Displacement269 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Gross Power145.0 hp
Net Power135.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
MakeCaterpillar
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Net Torque406 lb-ft
ISO 9249135.0 hp
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm406 lb-ft
Ratings2,000 rpm

Weights

Weights specifications
Counterweight7,716 lb
One-Piece Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers36,530 lb
VA Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers37,630 lb
VA Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers36,970 lb
Dozer Blade1,653 lb
Outriggers2,116 lb
One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers35,870 lb
VA Boom - Rear Dozer Only34,880 lb
Front and Rear Outriggers (1)36,486 lb
Front and Rear Outriggers (2)37,589 lb
Rear - Dozer Only (1)33,731 lb
Rear - Dozer Only (2)34,833 lb
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)35,825 lb
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)36,927 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure13.2 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure5,076 psi
Travel Circuit5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift5,439 psi
System67.3 gal
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit58.0 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure2,683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal5,076 psi
Tank Capacity35.6 gal
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure58.0 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism21.1 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism5,366 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit58.0 gal/min
Normal5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit5,076 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Height - Top of Cab125 in
Wheelbase101 in
Overall Width8 in
Tail Swing Radius88 in
Upper Structure Clearance50 in
Overall Width - Outriggers Down145 in
Counterweight Clearance50 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph
Transmission TypeGear
Number of Forward Gears2
Number of Reverse Gears2
Drawbar Pull21,806 lb
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear2.0 mph
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear8.0 mph
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear5.0 mph
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear21.0 mph
Maximum Gradeability69.0 %
Maximum Travel Speed21.0 mph

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Oscillation Axle Angle9 °

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Standard10.00-20 dual pneumatic
OptionalSee Optional Equipment

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth231 in
Max Reach Along Ground360 in

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity1.10 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.50 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.50 yd³
Bucket Capacities1.65 yd³

Drive System

Drive System specifications
Maximum Travel Speed21.0 mph

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Hydraulic System - Including Tank58.0 gal
Hydraulic Tank36.0 gal
Fuel Tank62.0 gal
Engine Crankcase2.1 gal
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.8 gal
Powershift Transmission0.7 gal
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3.7 gal
Final Drive0.7 gal
Cooling7.9 gal

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque29,502 lb-ft

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth221 in
Max Cutting Height396 in
Max Reach Along Ground352 in
Max Loading Height275 in
Shipping Length of Unit335 in
Shipping Height of Unit125 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth148 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth240 in
Max Cutting Height409 in
Max Reach Along Ground370 in
Max Loading Height288 in
Shipping Height of Unit125 in
Shipping Length of Unit333 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth162 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth212 in
Max Cutting Height354 in
Max Reach Along Ground343 in
Max Loading Height236 in
Shipping Height of Unit125 in
Shipping Length of Unit328 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth139 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Digging Depth221 in
Max Cutting Height396 in
Max Reach Along Ground352 in
Max Loading Height275 in
Shipping Height of Unit125 in
Shipping Length of Unit335 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth148 in

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity62.1 gal

Working Ranges

Working Ranges specifications
Maximum Digging Depth240 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level370 in

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