CATERPILLAR 315B CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 315B hydraulic excavator is a rugged, high-performance machine designed for versatile earthmoving tasks. It features a turbocharged Cat 3046T diesel engine delivering 99 hp (74 kW) at 2100 rpm, ensuring powerful and efficient operation. The excavator’s operating weight is approximately 34,800 lbs, with dimensions optimized for stability and maneuverability including a height to the top of the cab around 9.5 ft, a width of 8.2 ft, and a track length on the ground of 9.5 ft. Ground clearance is 1.6 ft, and the tail swing radius is 8.1 ft, allowing effective operation in confined spaces. The 315B offers multiple boom and stick configurations optimized for different digging depths and reach capabilities. The maximum digging depth ranges between 17.5 ft and 21.6 ft depending on the boom/stick option, with a maximum reach along the ground up to 30 ft. Maximum cutting height ranges from 27.9 ft to 29.5 ft, and loading height can reach up to 21.1 ft. The bucket capacity varies from 0.5 to 1.1 cubic yards, with a reference bucket capacity of 0.7 cubic yards. Hydraulics include dual main implement pumps delivering a combined maximum flow of 69.8 gpm and pressure ratings of up to 4980 psi on implements and travel functions. The boom cylinder bore is 4.3 in with a 47 in stroke; the stick cylinder bore is 4.7 in with a 52.4 in stroke, and the bucket cylinder bore is 3.9 in with a 41 in stroke. Maximum drawbar pull is 30,340 lbs, and the travel speed is approximately 3.4 mph. The machine is built for durability and ease of maintenance, with fuel capacity of 74 gallons and hydraulic fluid capacity near 49.7 gallons. Swing speed is 10.1 rpm with a swing drive fluid capacity of 0.8 gallons. The overall compact dimensions and robust hydraulic power make the Caterpillar 315B suitable for a wide variety of construction and excavation applications.