315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

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315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

Net Power – ISO 924998 hp
Engine ModelCat C3.6
Engine Power – ISO 14396100 hp
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)101 hp (metric)
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The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, long 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.

Net Power - ISO 9249
98hp
Engine Model
Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396
100hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
101hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
100hp (metric)
Bore
4in
Stroke
5in
Displacement
220in³
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
Note (2)
¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Operating Weight
34000lb
Maximum Digging Depth
19.7ft
Boom
Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick
Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket
GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
28.5ft
Maximum Cutting Height
31.8ft
Maximum Loading Height
23.7ft
Minimum Loading Height
6.8ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
19.1ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius
7.3ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
22180lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO
13330lbf
Main System - Maximum Flow
247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3770psi
Swing Speed
11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
25815lbf·ft
Fuel Tank Capacity
49.4gal (US)
Cooling System
4gal (US)
Engine Oil
2.1gal (US)
Final Drive - Each
0.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
22.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
19gal (US)
Boom
Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick
Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket
GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
9.3ft
Handrail Height
9.4ft
Shipping Length
24.5ft
Shipping Length - with Blade
26.3ft
Tail Swing Radius
5.2ft
Counterweight Clearance
2.9ft
Ground Clearance
1.4ft
Track Length
12.3ft
Length to Center of Rollers
10ft
Track Gauge
6.5ft
Transport Width
8.8ft
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.
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
Comfort Cab: air suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor
VisionLink®
Remote Flash
Maintenance free battery
LED chassis light, left-side boom lights, cab lights
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
Auto engine speed control
Automatic engine shutdown
52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
-25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
Electric fuel priming pump
Variable speed fan
Single fuel filtration system
Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
Biodiesel capability up to B20
Boom and stick regeneration circuit
Auto two speed travel
Electric main control valve
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
Single type electronic pump
Rear and right-side-view cameras
Ground-level engine shutoff switch
Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
Signaling/warning horn
Auto Hammer Stop
Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
Ground-level engine oil dipstick
Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
Integrated vehicle health management system
Lockable disconnect switch
Grease lubricated track link
Tie down points on base frame
3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready Reach stick
3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
Medium-pressure line
High-pressure line
Quick coupler line
Swing alarm
Inspection lighting
VisionLink Productivity
500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
2,500 mm (8'2") blade
2,600 mm (8'6") blade
2,700 mm (8'10") blade
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