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Caterpillar

M316C

Excavator

Operating Weight
35,940 lb
Net Power
138.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight35,940 lb
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity64.8 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60.8 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5,076 psi
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.4 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 A
Tire Size10.00-20
Oscillating Axle Angle18 °
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.8 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Max Steering Angle32 °

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3056E ATAAC
Displacement366 in³
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Net Power138.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged with Aftercooler
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Net Torque461 lb-ft
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm461 lb-ft
ISO 9249138.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Counterweight8,160 lb
Dozer Blade1,675 lb
Outriggers2,250 lb
Front and Rear Outriggers (1)40,120 lb
Front and Rear Outriggers (2)39,020 lb
Rear - Dozer Only (1)36,930 lb
Rear - Dozer Only (2)35,940 lb
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1)39,350 lb
Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2)38,250 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Travel Circuit5,076 psi
Implement/Travel Circuit65.0 gal/min
Normal5,076 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Height - Top of Cab126 in
Wheelbase103 in
Overall Width8 in
Tail Swing Radius91 in
Upper Structure Clearance50 in
Overall Width - Outriggers Down145 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Travel Speed21.2 mph
Transmission TypeHydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears2
Number of Reverse Gears2
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear2.5 mph
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear8.1 mph
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear5.6 mph
Maximum Gradeability69.0 %
Maximum Travel Speed21.0 mph

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Standard10.00-20 dual pneumatic
Optional10.00-20 dual solid rubber; 18-R 19.5 XF single; 600/40-22.5 single; 11.00-20 dual

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity0.99 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.29 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.50 yd³

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Hydraulic System - Including Tank61.0 gal
Hydraulic Tank36.0 gal
Fuel Tank81.9 gal
Engine Crankcase4.8 gal
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.1 gal
Powershift Transmission0.8 gal
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)2.9 gal
Cooling10.3 gal

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed11 rpm
Swing Torque29,575 lb-ft

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth220 in
Max Cutting Height397 in
Max Reach Along Ground352 in
Max Loading Height275 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Shipping Height of Unit156 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth146 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth231 in
Max Cutting Height404 in
Max Reach Along Ground362 in
Max Loading Height282 in
Shipping Height of Unit156 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth154 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth240 in
Max Cutting Height410 in
Max Reach Along Ground370 in
Max Loading Height289 in
Shipping Height of Unit156 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth161 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Digging Depth212 in
Max Cutting Height355 in
Max Reach Along Ground343 in
Max Loading Height238 in
Shipping Height of Unit126 in
Shipping Length of Unit331 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth138 in

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