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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, 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.
Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
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.
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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
119 HP89 kW
Engine Model
Cat C3.6Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396
121 HP90 kW
Bore
4 in98 mm
Stroke
5 in120 mm
Displacement
220 in³3.6 l
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
296 L/min (78 gal/min)296 L/min (78 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5076 psi35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3741 psi25800 kPa
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed
8.7 r/min8.7 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
44991 ft·lbf61 kN·m
Weights
Operating Weight
38100 lb17300 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
71.6 gal (US)271 l
Cooling System
5.8 gal (US)22 l
Engine Oil
2.9 gal (US)11 l
Final Drive - Each
1.6 gal (US)6 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
24.8 gal (US)94 l
Hydraulic Tank
23 gal (US)87 l
DEF Tank
5.9 gal (US)22 l
Dimensions
Boom
Reach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick
Reach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
9.6 ft2930 mm
Handrail Height
9.6 ft2940 mm
Shipping Length
28.1 ft8570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
8.2 ft2500 mm
Counterweight Clearance
3.3 ft1010 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft430 mm
Track Length
13 ft3970 mm
Length to Center of Rollers
10.4 ft3170 mm
Track Gauge
6.5 ft1990 mm
Transport Width
8.5 ft2590 mm
Working Ranges & Forces
Maximum Digging Depth
21 ft6400 mm
Boom
Reach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick
Reach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
29.6 ft9010 mm
Maximum Cutting Height
29.1 ft8900 mm
Maximum Loading Height
20.6 ft6280 mm
Minimum Loading Height
6.5 ft1990 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
20.2 ft6170 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16.3 ft4960 mm
Minimum Working Equipment Radius
9.6 ft2940 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
27650 lbf123 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO
16860 lbf75 kN
Air Conditioning System
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.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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