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Caterpillar

M316D

Excavator

Operating Weight
42,770 lb
Max Digging Depth
231 in
Net Power
158.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight42,770 lb
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity66.1 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity58.2 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5,076 psi
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8.5 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 C6.6 with ACERT Technology
Displacement403 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Gross Power166.0 hp
Net Power158.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Net Torque579 lb-ft
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm579 lb-ft
Ratings1,800 rpm

Weights

Weights specifications
One-Piece Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers38,250 lb
VA Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers39,352 lb
VA Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers38,912 lb
Dozer Blade1,700 lb
Outriggers2,270 lb
One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers37,809 lb
VA Boom - Rear Dozer Only36,707 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure13.0 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift5,439 psi
System61.0 gal
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit66.0 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure2,683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal5,076 psi
Tank Capacity36.0 gal
Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure66.0 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism21.0 gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism5,366 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit5,076 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Height - Top of Cab126 in
Wheelbase103 in
Overall Width8 in
Tail Swing Radius90 in
Upper Structure Clearance50 in
Overall Width - Outriggers Down151 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Travel Speed23.0 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 Gear23.0 mph
Maximum Gradeability63.0 %

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Clearance16 in
Oscillation Axle Angle9 °

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Standard1) 10.00-20 (dual pneumatic)
Optional1) 11.00-20 (dual pneumatic) 2) 18 R 19.5 XF (single pneumatic) 3) 10.00-20 (dual solid rubber)

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 Speed23.0 mph

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank82.0 gal
Engine Crankcase4.0 gal
Front Steering Axle - Differential2.8 gal
Powershift Transmission0.7 gal
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)3.7 gal
Final Drive0.7 gal
Cooling9.5 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 Depth220 in
Max Cutting Height397 in
Max Reach Along Ground352 in
Max Loading Height275 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Shipping Height of Unit126 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth146 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth240 in
Max Cutting Height410 in
Max Reach Along Ground370 in
Max Loading Height289 in
Shipping Height of Unit126 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth161 in

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3 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

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Digging Depth215 in
Max Cutting Height393 in
Max Reach Along Ground347 in
Max Loading Height282 in
Shipping Height of Unit126 in
Shipping Length of Unit337 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth162 in

Working Ranges

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

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