The 317 Hydraulic Excavator boosts productivity on your jobsite. Standard, easy-to-use Cat® technologies, performance upgrades, and low fuel and maintenance costs allow you to move material all day with speed and precision while keeping more money in your pocket.
Caterpillar
317 Hydraulic Excavator
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Features
Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Net Power - ISO 9249 130 HP Engine Model Cat C4.4 Engine Power - ISO 14396 131 HP Bore 4 in Stroke 5 in Displacement 269 in³ -
Hydraulic System
Spec Value Main System - Maximum Flow 296 L/min (78 gal/min) Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076 psi Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi Maximum Pressure - Swing 3741 psi -
Swing Mechanism
Spec Value Swing Speed 8.7 r/min Maximum Swing Torque 44990 ft·lbf -
Weights
Spec Value Operating Weight 40200 lb -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Fuel Tank Capacity 71.6 gal (US) Cooling System 7.4 gal (US) Engine Oil 4 gal (US) Final Drive - Each 1.6 gal (US) Hydraulic System - Including Tank 24.8 gal (US) Hydraulic Tank 23 gal (US) DEF Tank 5.9 gal (US) -
Dimensions
Spec Value Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.6 ft Handrail Height 9.6 ft Shipping Length 28.1 ft Tail Swing Radius 8.2 ft Counterweight Clearance 3.3 ft Ground Clearance 1.4 ft Track Length 13 ft Length to Center of Rollers 10.4 ft Track Gauge 6.5 ft Transport Width 8.8 ft -
Working Ranges & Forces
Spec Value Maximum Digging Depth 21 ft Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) Maximum Reach at Ground Level 29.6 ft Maximum Cutting Height 29.1 ft Maximum Loading Height 20.6 ft Minimum Loading Height 6.5 ft Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 20.2 ft Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.3 ft Minimum Working Equipment Radius 9.6 ft Bucket Digging Force - ISO 27650 lbf Stick Digging Force - ISO 16860 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 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes.
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOM AND STICKS
- 5.1 m (16'9") Reach Boom
CAB
- Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
- Deluxe Cab: air suspension heated seat, 10" touch screen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- 2D E-Fence
- Work tool recognition
- Work tool tracking
- 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
ENGINE
- Cat C4.4 single turbo diesel engine
- One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine shutdown
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Two-stage fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Electric cooling fans
- 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
- Element-type main hydraulic filter
- Single-type electronic main pump
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
- Hydraulic lock out lever
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Side entry to service platform
- 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
- Tie down points on base frame
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOM AND STICKS
- 2.6 m (8'6") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb Ready stick
- 3.1 m (10'2") Reach stick
CAB
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
- Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 360° lighting
ENGINE
- -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Integrated vehicle health management
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24 in) rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
- 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
- 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight
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