315 Hydraulic Excavator
The Cat® 315 excavator offers superior performance in a compact design. Standard, easy-to-use Cat technologies boost operator efficiencies and improve jobsite productivity while a large, ergonomic cab provides a comfortable working environment. Combined with simplified maintenance points, the 315 keeps you working, quickly and efficiently.
-
Engine
-
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 108HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 110HP
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 220in³
-
Weights
-
- Operating Weight
- 34000lb
-
Working Ranges & Forces
-
- Maximum Digging Depth
- 19.6ft
- Boom
- Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
- Stick
- Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
- Bucket
- GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
- Maximum Reach at Ground Level
- 28.5ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 31.7ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 23.6ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 6.8ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 19ft
- Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 16.9ft
- Minimum Working Equipment Radius
- 7.3ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 22180lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 13330lbf
-
Hydraulic System
-
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 276 l/min (73 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 3770psi
-
Swing Mechanism
-
- Swing Speed
- 12r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 25815ft·lbf
-
Service Refill Capacities
-
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 49gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 4gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 2gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 22.5gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 19gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6gal (US)
-
Dimensions
-
- Boom
- Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
- Stick
- Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
- Bucket
- GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 9.2ft
- Handrail Height
- 9.3ft
- Shipping Length
- 24.7ft
- Shipping Length - with Blade
- 26.5ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 5.1ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 2.8ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4ft
- Track Length
- 12.3ft
- Length to Center of Rollers
- 9.9ft
- Track Gauge
- 6.5ft
- Transport Width
- 8.1ft
-
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 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
-
Sustainability
-
- Recyclability
- 95%
Standard Equipment:
-
Note
-
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
-
Cab
-
- Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
-
Cat Technologies
-
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- 2D E-Fence
-
Electrical System
-
- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
-
Engine
-
- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
- Auto 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
-
Hydraulic System
-
- Boom and stick regeneration circuit
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Electric boom snubber
- Auxiliary line support
-
Safety And Security
-
- Rear and right-side-view cameras
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
-
Service And Maintenance
-
- Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground-level engine oil dipstick
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
-
Undercarriage And Structures
-
- Grease lubricated track link
- Tie down points on base frame
- 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
Optional Equipment:
-
Note
-
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
-
Boom And Sticks
-
- 4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
- 2.4 m (7'8") stub + 2.44 (8'0") fore Variable Angle boom
- 4.27 m (14'4") Power Offset boom
- 2.2 m (7'3") Reach stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
- 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
-
Cab
-
- Deluxe cab: air suspension heated seat, 254 mm (10") touchscreen monitor
- Premium cab: air suspension heated and cooled seat, 10" touchscreen monitor
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
-
Cat Technologies
-
- Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
- Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
-
Electrical System
-
- 360° lighting
-
Hydraulic System
-
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
-
Safety And Security
-
- Cat Detect - People Detection
- Cat Command remote control
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
-
Service And Maintenance
-
- Integrated vehicle health management system
-
Undercarriage And Structures
-
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
- 500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
- 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
- 770 mm (30 in) triple grouser shoes
- 2500 mm (8'2") blade
- 2600 mm (8'6") blade
- 2700 mm (8'10") blade
