CAT 315F | 15-Ton | Hydraulic Excavator – Powerful Earthmoving Workhorse

General

• Make: Cat (Caterpillar)
• Model: 315F L
• Type: Compact-radius hydraulic crawler excavator
• Operating weight: 33,160–37,794 lb (15,040–17,140 kg), depending on configuration
• Bucket capacity: 0.69 yd³ (0.53 m³) reference bucket
• Boom / stick: 15 ft 3 in (4.65 m) reach boom, 9 ft 10 in (3.0 m) stick

Engine

• Engine model: Cat C4.4 ACERT
• Fuel: Diesel
• Displacement: 4.4 L (270 cu in)
• Net power: 97 hp (72 kW)
• Gross power: 100 hp (74 kW)
• Power modes: Eco and High Power

Hydraulics

• Maximum flow: 256 L/min (67 gpm)
• Maximum pressure (equipment): 4,420 psi (30,500 kPa)
• Swing speed: 11 rpm
• Hydraulic system capacity (including tank): 42.3 US gal (160 L)

Digging performance

• Max digging depth: 19 ft 6 in (5.95 m)
• Max depth cut for 8 ft level bottom: 18 ft 11 in (5.77 m)
• Max vertical wall digging depth: 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m)
• Max reach at ground level: 28 ft 6 in (8.69 m)
• Max cutting height: 31 ft 8 in (9.65 m)
• Max loading height: 23 ft 7 in (7.19 m)
• Bucket digging force: 21,420 lbf (95.3 kN)
• Stick digging force: 13,130 lbf (58.4 kN)

Dimensions

• Transport width (24 in shoes): 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
• Track gauge: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
• Shipping height: 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m)
• Cab height: 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)
• Working space (dig, swing, dump): 12 ft 5 in (3.8 m)