Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 97 HP 72 kW |
Engine Model | C4.4 C4.4 |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 HP 74 kW |
Bore | 4.1 in 105 mm |
Stroke | 5 in 127 mm |
Displacement | 270 in³ 4.4 l |
The Cat® 315F is a productive and versatile solution for medium duty applications. Its compact radius design allows you to work in tight spaces without compromising performance. The powerful hydraulic system increases productivity, making the 315F excavator a top performer in the 15-ton size class.
Work confidently in space-restricted areas. Dig, swing, and dump within a working space of 3.8 m (12'5").
A Cat® C4.4 engine and powerful hydraulics give you the power to move your material with speed and precision.
Reduce owning and operating costs with quick, easy-to-do maintenance.
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 97 HP 72 kW |
Engine Model | C4.4 C4.4 |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 HP 74 kW |
Bore | 4.1 in 105 mm |
Stroke | 5 in 127 mm |
Displacement | 270 in³ 4.4 l |
Main System - Maximum Flow | 256 l/min (67 gal/min) 256 l/min (67 gal/min) |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 4420 psi 30500 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3340 psi 23000 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5080 psi 35000 kPa |
Swing Speed | 11 r/min 11 r/min |
Maximum Swing Torque | 22790 ft·lbf 30.9 kN·m |
Operating Weight | 37794 lb 17140 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 gal (US) 178 l |
Cooling System | 7.4 gal (US) 28 l |
Engine Oil | 3.6 gal (US) 13.5 l |
Swing Drive | 0.6 gal (US) 2.4 l |
Final Drive - Each | 0.8 gal (US) 3 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 42.3 gal (US) 160 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 22.2 gal (US) 84 l |
DEF Tank | 5 gal (US) 19 l |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | R3 m (9'10") R3 m (9'10") |
Bucket | GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) |
Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 9.83 ft 3000 mm |
Shipping Length | 24.4 ft 7450 mm |
Shipping Length - with Blade | 26.25 ft 8010 mm |
Tail Swing Radius | 5 ft 1530 mm |
Counterweight Clearance | 2.83 ft 860 mm |
Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft 440 mm |
Track Length | 12.33 ft 3750 mm |
Length to Center of Rollers | 10 ft 3040 mm |
Track Gauge | 6.5 ft 1990 mm |
Transport Width | 8.8 ft 2690 mm |
Maximum Digging Depth | 19.5 ft 5950 mm |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | R3 m (9'10") R3 m (9'10") |
Bucket | GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) |
Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 28.5 ft 8680 mm |
Maximum Cutting Height | 31.67 ft 9640 mm |
Maximum Loading Height | 23.58 ft 7190 mm |
Minimum Loading Height | 6.75 ft 2060 mm |
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 18.92 ft 5770 mm |
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17.33 ft 5280 mm |
Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 21420 lbf 95.3 kN |
Stick Digging Force - ISO | 13130 lbf 58.4 kN |
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