317 GC Hydraulic Excavator
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.
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Engine
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- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 119HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 121HP
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 220in³
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Weights
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- Operating Weight
- 38000lb
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Working Ranges & Forces
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- Maximum Digging Depth
- 21ft
- Boom
- Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
- Stick
- Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
- Maximum Reach at Ground Level
- 29.6ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 29.1ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 20.6ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 6.5ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 20.2ft
- Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 16.3ft
- Minimum Working Equipment Radius
- 9.6ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 27650lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 16860lbf
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Hydraulic System
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- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 296 L/min (78 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5076psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5076psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 3741psi
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Swing Mechanism
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- Swing Speed
- 8.7r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 44991ft·lbf
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Service Refill Capacities
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- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 71.6gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5.8gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 2.9gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.6gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 24.8gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 23gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 5.9gal (US)
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Dimensions
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- Boom
- Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
- Stick
- Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 9.6ft
- Handrail Height
- 9.6ft
- Shipping Length
- 28.1ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 8.2ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 3.3ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4ft
- Track Length
- 13ft
- Length to Center of Rollers
- 10.4ft
- Track Gauge
- 6.5ft
- Transport Width
- 8.5ft
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Air Conditioning System
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- 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.
Standard Equipment:
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Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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Boom And Sticks
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- 5.1 m (16'9") Reach Boom
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Cab
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- Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
- Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") LCD touchscreen monitor
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Cat Technologies
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- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Auto hammer stop
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Electrical System
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- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light and left-side boom light
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
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Engine
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- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- Two selectable modes: Power, Smart
- Automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine shutdown
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Electric cooling fans
- Single fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Biodiesel capability up to B20
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Hydraulic System
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- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two-speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Boom and stick lowering check valve
- Element-type main hydraulic filter
- Single-type electronic main pump
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Safety And Security
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- Rear and right-side-view cameras
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
- Hydraulic lock out lever
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Service And Maintenance
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- Side entry to service platform
- Grouped engie oil and fuel filters
- Ground-level engine oil dipstick
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
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Undercarriage And Structures
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- Grease lubricated track link
- Tie down points on base frame
- ISO 15818:2017 Tie down points on base frame
Optional Equipment:
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Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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Boom And Sticks
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- 2.6 m (8'6") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb ready stick
- 3.1 m (10'2") Reach stick
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Electrical System
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- LED chassis light, right-side boom light and cab lights
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Engine
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- -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
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Safety And Security
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- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
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Service And Maintenance
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- Integrated vehicle health management system
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Undercarriage And Structures
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- 500 mm (20") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser track shoes
- 790 mm (31") triple grouser track shoes
- 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
- 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight
