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Cat

315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

Net Power - ISO 9249

98 HP

Operating Weight

34000 lb

Maximum Digging Depth

19.6 ft

Overview

The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, longer maintenance intervals, and fuel-saving features and components keep owning and operating costs low. Combined with its compact radius design and a large, ergonomic cab, the 315 GC keeps you working efficiently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.

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Features

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Net Power - ISO 9249 98 HP
    Engine Model Cat C3.6
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 100 HP
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 101 hp (metric)
    Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 100 hp (metric)
    Bore 4 in
    Stroke 5 in
    Displacement 220 in³
    Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
    Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
    Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels.Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Main System - Maximum Flow 247 L/min (65 gal/min)
    Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Swing 3770 psi
  • Swing Mechanism
    Spec Value
    Swing Speed 11.5 r/min
    Maximum Swing Torque 25815 ft·lbf
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 34000 lb
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank Capacity 49.4 gal (US)
    Cooling System 4 gal (US)
    Engine Oil 2.1 gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 0.8 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 22.5 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 19 gal (US)
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
    Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
    Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
    Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.2 ft
    Handrail Height 9.4 ft
    Shipping Length 24.6 ft
    Shipping Length - with Blade 26.5 ft
    Tail Swing Radius 5.1 ft
    Counterweight Clearance 2.9 ft
    Ground Clearance 1.4 ft
    Track Length 12.3 ft
    Length to Center of Rollers 10 ft
    Track Gauge 6.5 ft
    Transport Width 8.8 ft
  • Working Ranges & Forces
    Spec Value
    Maximum Digging Depth 19.6 ft
    Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
    Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
    Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
    Maximum Reach at Ground Level 28.5 ft
    Maximum Cutting Height 31.7 ft
    Maximum Loading Height 23.6 ft
    Minimum Loading Height 6.8 ft
    Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 19.1 ft
    Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17 ft
    Minimum Working Equipment Radius 7.3 ft
    Bucket Digging Force - ISO 22180 lbf
    Stick Digging Force - ISO 13330 lbf
  • Air Conditioning System
    Spec Value
    Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom

CAB

  • Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
  • Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • VisionLink®
  • Remote Flash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance free battery
  • LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch

ENGINE

  • Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
  • Auto engine speed control
  • Engine idle shutdown
  • 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
  • -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Variable speed fan
  • Single fuel filtration system
  • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
  • Biodiesel capability up to B20

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick regeneration circuit
  • Auto hydraulic warm up
  • Auto two speed travel
  • Electric main control valve
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
  • Single type electronic pump
  • Auxiliary line support

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
  • Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
  • Signaling/warning horn
  • Auto Hammer Stop

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
  • Ground-level engine oil dipstick
  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
  • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • Lockable disconnect switch

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Grease lubricated track link
  • Tie down points on base frame
  • 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
  • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
  • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready Reach stick
  • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Medium-pressure line
  • High-pressure line
  • Quick coupler line

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Swing alarm
  • Inspection lighting

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • VisionLink Productivity

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
  • 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
  • 500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
  • 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
  • 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
  • 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
  • 770 mm (30") triple grouser shoes
  • 2,500 mm (8'2") blade
  • 2,600 mm (8'6") blade
  • 2,700 mm (8'10") blade