The Cat® 317 GC Excavator offers job-matched performance and world-class versatility. A large working envelope and expanded work tool offering help you complete your work quickly and efficiently. Combined with fuel-saving features, longer maintenance intervals, and simplified maintenance points, the 317 GC provides the reliability you expect at the low cost-per-hour you need.
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317 GC Hydraulic Excavator
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Features
Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Net Power - ISO 9249 119 HP Engine Model Cat C3.6 Engine Power - ISO 14396 121 HP Bore 4 in Stroke 5 in Displacement 220 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 44991 ft·lbf -
Weights
Spec Value Operating Weight 38000 lb -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Fuel Tank Capacity 71.6 gal (US) Cooling System 5.8 gal (US) Engine Oil 2.9 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 8.5 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)
- Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") LCD touchscreen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Auto hammer stop
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light and left-side boom light
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
ENGINE
- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- Two selectable modes: Power, Smart
- Automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine shutdown
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Electric cooling fans
- Single fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Biodiesel capability up to B20
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two-speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Boom and stick lowering check 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 engie 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
- ISO 15818:2017 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- LED chassis light, right-side boom light and cab lights
ENGINE
- -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Integrated vehicle health management system
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 500 mm (20") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser track shoes
- 790 mm (31") triple grouser track shoes
- 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
- 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight
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