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Caterpillar 312B L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 312B L ➔

Introducing the Caterpillar 312B L Excavator, a powerful and versatile machine designed for exceptional performance in various construction and excavation applications. With impressive capabilities such as a max digging depth of up to 19.9 ft and a maximum vertical wall digging depth of 17.6 ft, this excavator is equipped to handle a wide range of tasks with ease. Powered by a Cat 3064T diesel engine delivering 91 hp gross power, and featuring a robust hydraulic system with a maximum pressure of 4980 psi, the 312B L Excavator combines efficiency and reliability for optimal productivity on the job site.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	27 ft (8 m)
Max Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)
Max Loading Height	19 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	26 ft (8 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	15 ft (4 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	28 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	18 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	20 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27 ft (8 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	25 ft (8 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	29 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18 ft (5 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9 ft (3 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	25 ft (8 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (0 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8 ft (2 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull	22,930 lbs (10,401 kg)
Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Displacement	259 cu in (4,244 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3064T Diesel Engine
Flywheel Power	84 hp (63 kw)
Gross Power	91 hp (68 kw)
ISO 9249	84 hp (63 kw)
Net Power	84 hp (63 kw)
Power Measured @	1900 rpm
SAE J1349	83 hp (62 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic System

Boom Cylinder - Bore	4 in (11 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	40 in (102 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)	64 gpm (242 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements	4340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3340 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4980 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	5 in (12 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	47 in (119 cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4 gal (16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal (13 l)
Fuel Capacity	66 gal (250 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	64 gpm (240 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	43 gal (162 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	28,010 lbs (12,705 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1 gal (3 l)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4 gal (16 l)
Engine Oil	3 gal (13 l)
Final Drive - Each	1 gal (3 l)
Fuel Tank	66 gal (250 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	43 gal (162 l)
Hydraulic Tank	26 gal (98 l)
Swing Drive - Each	1 gal (3 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

12 rpm

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	22,930 lbs (10,401 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.6 psi
Max Travel Speed	4 mph (6 kph)
Shoe Size	20 in (50 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

31,110 lbs (14,111 kg)

Caterpillar 312B Ls currently for sale

A 1998 Caterpillar 312B L From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

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