- Category: Excavators ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: M315D ➔
The Caterpillar M315D is a versatile hydraulic excavator designed for medium-duty construction and earthmoving tasks. Featuring a robust engine and advanced hydraulic system, the M315D delivers efficient digging, lifting, and loading performance. Its compact design allows for enhanced maneuverability in confined job sites, while operator comfort is ensured through an ergonomic cab with intuitive controls. The excavator supports various attachments, increasing its adaptability across applications such as trenching, grading, and material handling. Known for durability and ease of maintenance, the Caterpillar M315D is widely used in construction, landscaping, and utility projects, making it a reliable choice in the excavators category.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
| Max Digging Depth | 19 ft (6 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 30 ft (9 m)
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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1
| Max Cutting Height | 33 ft (10 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 18 ft (6 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 29 ft (9 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 28 ft (9 m)
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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2
| Max Cutting Height | 34 ft (10 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 20 ft (6 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 24 ft (7 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 31 ft (9 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth | 14 ft (4 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 28 ft (8 m)
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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3
| Max Cutting Height | 30 ft (9 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 18 ft (5 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 20 ft (6 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 29 ft (9 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 27 ft (8 m)
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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4
| Max Cutting Height | 33 ft (10 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 18 ft (6 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 23 ft (7 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 29 ft (9 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Shipping Height of Unit | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Shipping Length of Unit | 28 ft (9 m)
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Bucket
| Bucket Capacities | 2 cu yd (1 cu m)
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| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 2 cu yd (1 cu m)
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| Minimum Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (0 cu m)
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| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m)
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Dimensions
| Counterweight Clearance | 4 ft (1 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Overall Width | 8 in (21 cm)
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| Overall Width - Outriggers Down | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Tail Swing Radius | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Upper Structure Clearance | 4 ft (1 m)
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| Wheelbase | 8 ft (3 m)
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DRIVE SYSTEM
| Maximum Travel Speed | 21 mph (34 kph)
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Engine
| Bore | 4 in (11 cm)
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| Displacement | 269 cu in (4,408 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C4.4 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 145 hp (108 kw)
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| ISO 9249 | 135 hp (101 kw)
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| Make | Caterpillar
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| Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm | 406 lbs ft (550 nm)
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| Net Power | 135 hp (101 kw)
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| Net Torque | 406 lbs ft (550 nm)
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| Number of Cylinders | 4
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| Power Measured @ | 2000 rpm
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| Ratings | 2000 rpm
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| Stroke | 5 in (13 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1400 rpm
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Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 gal (235 l)
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Hydraulic System
| Implement/Travel Circuit | 58 gpm (220 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure | 58 gpm (220 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure | 13 gpm (50 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit | 58 gpm (220 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Swing Mechanism | 21 gpm (80 lpm)
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| Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure | 5076 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure | 2683 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift | 5439 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal | 5076 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Swing Mechanism | 5366 psi
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| Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit | 5076 psi
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| Normal | 5076 psi
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| System | 67 gal (255 l)
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| Tank Capacity | 36 gal (135 l)
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| Travel Circuit | 5076 psi
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 75 amps
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 8 gal (30 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 2 gal (8 l)
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| Front Diff Fluid Capacity | 3 gal (11 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 62 gal (235 l)
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| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 58 gpm (220 lpm)
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| Hydraulic Pump Type | Piston
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 58 gal (220 l)
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| Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure | 5076 psi
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| Max Steering Angle | 35 degrees
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| Operating Weight | 39,463 lbs (17,900 kg)
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| Oscillating Axle Angle | 9 degrees
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| Rear Diff Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (14 l)
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| Tire Size | 10.00-20 16PR dual
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling | 8 gal (30 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 2 gal (8 l)
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| Final Drive | 1 gal (3 l)
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| Front Steering Axle - Differential | 3 gal (11 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 62 gal (235 l)
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| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 58 gal (220 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 36 gal (136 l)
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| Powershift Transmission | 1 gal (3 l)
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| Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) | 4 gal (14 l)
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Swing Mechanism
| Swing Speed | 10.5 rpm
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| Swing Torque | 29,502 lbs ft (39,999 nm)
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Tires
| Optional | See Optional Equipment
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| Standard | 10.00-20 dual pneumatic
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Transmission
| Creeper Speed - 1st Gear | 2 mph (3 kph)
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| Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear | 8 mph (13 kph)
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| Drawbar Pull | 21,806 lbs (9,891 kg)
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| Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear | 5 mph (8 kph)
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| Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear | 21 mph (34 kph)
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| Max Travel Speed | 21 mph (34 kph)
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| Maximum Gradeability | 69%
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| Maximum Travel Speed | 21 mph (34 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 2
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 2
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| Transmission Type | Gear
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Undercarriage
| Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m)
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| Oscillation Axle Angle | 9 degrees
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Weights
| Counterweight | 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg)
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| Dozer Blade | 1,653 lbs (750 kg)
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| Front and Rear Outriggers (1) | 36,486 lbs (16,550 kg)
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| Front and Rear Outriggers (2) | 37,589 lbs (17,050 kg)
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| One-Piece Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers | 36,530 lbs (16,570 kg)
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| One-Piece Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers | 35,870 lbs (16,270 kg)
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| Outriggers | 2,116 lbs (960 kg)
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| Rear - Dozer Only (1) | 33,731 lbs (15,300 kg)
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| Rear - Dozer Only (2) | 34,833 lbs (15,800 kg)
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| Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (1) | 35,825 lbs (16,250 kg)
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| Rear - Dozer, Front Outriggers (2) | 36,927 lbs (16,750 kg)
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| VA Boom - Front and Rear Outriggers | 37,630 lbs (17,069 kg)
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| VA Boom - Rear Dozer Only | 34,880 lbs (15,821 kg)
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| VA Boom - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers | 36,970 lbs (16,769 kg)
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Working Ranges
| Maximum Digging Depth | 20 ft (6 m)
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| Maximum Reach - Ground Level | 31 ft (9 m)
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