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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315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Net Power - ISO 9249 98 HP Engine Model Cat C3.6 Engine Power - ISO 14396 100 HP Bore 4 in Stroke 5 in Displacement 220 in³ -
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
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Auto hammer stop
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
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground-level engine oil dipstick
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- Grease lubricated track link
- ISO 15818 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
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Integrated vehicle health management system
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
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