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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.
UP TO10%LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION
Two power modes and a new control valve and electro-hydraulic pump minimize fuel use and increase engine efficiency.
UP TO20%LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, you get more done at a lower cost.
MAXIMIZEVERSATILITY
A large working envelope and expanded work tool offering help you complete your work quickly and efficiently. The weight of the machine makes it easily transportable from jobsite to jobsite.
Features At A Glance
Fuel Saving, Job Matched Performance
Use up to 10 percent less fuel than the 316F to keep you moving and productive on the jobsite.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while providing the control needed for precise digging requirements.
Smart mode meets your power needs by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
Get higher production in demanding applications, easier penetration into piles, and faster cycle times with Cat Advansys™ bucket tips. Quickly change tips with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
The Cat C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Product Link™ comes standard so you can remotely monitor machine health, location, hours, and fuel consumption on-demand through the VisionLink® online interface.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Expect up to 20 percent less maintenance costs than the 316F.
Quickly check and service your machine with all daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.
Check the engine oil level quickly and safely from the ground. Fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.
The new hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval – 50 percent longer than previous filter designs.
Track your machine’s filter life and maintenance intervals on the in-cab monitor.
S·O·SSM ports are located at ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
World-Class Versatility
Do more with one machine. The 317 GC’s expanded work tool offering helps you tackle your jobsite’s various applications with ease.
Work efficiently with the 317 GC's large working envelope. Move more material without having to reposition the machine.
Easily move the excavator from jobsite to jobsite. The 317 GC’s weight makes it easily transportable without compromising on the performance you need.
Work in Comfort
Increase operator productivity with an all-new, larger cab.
The cab has a wide seat that adjusts for operators of all sizes.
Advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration.
Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls, all located in front of you.
Stow your equipment with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles.
Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
Reliable, Whatever the Environment
Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The 317 GC has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 52°C (125°F) without derate and an optional cold-start capability of -25°C (-13°F).
Automatic hydraulic warm-up speeds up hydraulic oil warming in cold temperatures and helps prolong the life of components.
Grease sealed between track pins and bushings reduces travel noise and prevents debris from entering to increase undercarriage life.
The track guiding guard helps keep the excavator track aligned when traveling and working on slopes.
The sloped track frame prevents mud and debris accumulation, helping reduce the risk of track damage.
Simple to Operate
Start the engine with the push of a button, a Bluetooth key fob, smartphone app, or the unique Operator ID function.
Program your preferred power mode and joystick settings using your operator ID. The excavator will automatically remember your selections.
Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution touchscreen monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
The Cat PL161 Attachment Locator is a Bluetooth device that makes finding your attachments and other gear quick and easy. The Cat App on your phone will locate the device automatically.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain your machine? Simply access the operator’s manual through the touchscreen monitor.
Safety
Access all daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the machine.
The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
A ground-level shutoff switch stops all fuel to the engine and shuts down the machine when activated.
A rearview and right-side-view camera are standard, increasing safety and visibility.
New service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to the upper service platform. Prevent slipping with the anti-skid punch plate on the platform steps.
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.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.
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