Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 98 HP 73 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6 |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 HP 74 kW |
Bore | 4 in 98 mm |
Stroke | 5 in 120 mm |
Displacement | 220 in³ 3.6 l |
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Key Specs
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.
Two power modes and a new control valve and electro-hydraulic pump minimize fuel use and increase engine efficiency.
With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, you get more done at a lower cost compared to the previous model.
New, larger cab provides the space and visibility you need to keep you working comfortably and safely all day long.
The 315 GC emits up to 15% less CO2 than the previous 315F.
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 98 HP 73 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6 |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 HP 74 kW |
Bore | 4 in 98 mm |
Stroke | 5 in 120 mm |
Displacement | 220 in³ 3.6 l |
Main System - Maximum Flow | 247 L/min (65 gal/min) 247 L/min (65 gal/min) |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5075 psi 35000 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5075 psi 35000 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Swing | 3770 psi 26000 kPa |
Swing Speed | 11.5 r/min 11.5 r/min |
Maximum Swing Torque | 25815 ft·lbf 35 kN·m |
Operating Weight | 34000 lb 15400 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49.4 gal (US) 187 l |
Cooling System | 4 gal (US) 15 l |
Engine Oil | 2.1 gal (US) 8 l |
Final Drive - Each | 0.8 gal (US) 3 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 22.5 gal (US) 85 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 19 gal (US) 72 l |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | Reach R3 m (9'10") Reach R3 m (9'10") |
Bucket | GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³) |
Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 9.2 ft 2810 mm |
Handrail Height | 9.4 ft 2860 mm |
Shipping Length | 24.6 ft 7530 mm |
Shipping Length - with Blade | 26.5 ft 8090 mm |
Tail Swing Radius | 5.1 ft 1570 mm |
Counterweight Clearance | 2.9 ft 880 mm |
Ground Clearance | 1.4 ft 440 mm |
Track Length | 12.3 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 | 19.6 ft 5990 mm |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | Reach R3 m (9'10") Reach 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 8690 mm |
Maximum Cutting Height | 31.7 ft 9690 mm |
Maximum Loading Height | 23.6 ft 7220 mm |
Minimum Loading Height | 6.8 ft 2080 mm |
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 19.1 ft 5810 mm |
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17 ft 5180 mm |
Minimum Working Equipment Radius | 7.3 ft 2240 mm |
Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 22180 lbf 98.67 kN |
Stick Digging Force - ISO | 13330 lbf 59.27 kN |
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. 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. |
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