M312 Wheel Excavator

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
3054 TA
3054 TA
Net Power
113 hp
84.3 kW
Gross Power
117 hp
88 kW
Flywheel Power
113 hp
84.3 kW

Swing Mechanism

Maximum Flow
21.13 gal/min
80 L/min

Hydraulic System

Travel circuit
4565.69 psi
31479.35 kPa
normal
4565.69 psi
31479.35 kPa
Implement/travel circuit
50.19 gal/min
190 L/min

Transmission

Maximum Travel Speed
21.1 mph
34 km/h
Drawbar Pull
15642.2 lb
69.58 kN
Maximum Gradeability
61
61
Creeper Speed – 2nd Gear
9.94 mph
16 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank
25.1 gal
95 L
Hydraulic System (including tank)
47.55 gal
180 L
Cooling
9.25 gal
35 L
Engine Crankcase
2.38 gal
9 L
Rear Axle Housing (Differential)
2.91 gal
11 L
Front Steering Axle (Differential)
1.85 gal
7 L
Powershift Transmission
0.79 gal
3 L
Fuel Tank
60.76 gal
230 L

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
60.8 gal
230 L

Operating Specifications

Max. Reach at Ground Level
29.2 ft
8890 mm
Travel Speed
21.1 mph
34 km/h
Max Reach at Ground Level, VA Boom
29.2 ft
8890 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level, One Piece Boom
28.2 ft
8590 mm
Bucket Digging Force, VA Boom
17980 lb
80 kN
Bucket Digging Force, One Piece Boom
17980 lb
80 kN
Max Digging Depth, VA Boom
18.5 ft
5620 mm
Max Digging Depth, One Piece Boom
17.9 ft
5420 mm
Stick Digging Force, VA Boom
10790 lb
48 kN
Stick Digging Force, One Piece Boom
10790 lb
48 kN
Max Bucket Capacity
0.7 yd3
0.54 m3
  
  
 

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