CATERPILLAR M312 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Caterpillar M312 is a wheeled mobile excavator designed for versatile earthmoving and material handling tasks. It features an operating weight of approximately 30,450 lbs (13,810 kg), providing a robust platform for stability and performance. The machine is equipped with a Caterpillar 3054 TA engine delivering around 117 horsepower (84.3 kW), which ensures efficient power output and low emissions. It has a maximum digging depth of about 19 feet (5.79 meters) and a maximum digging reach close to 19 feet, offering excellent reach and depth capabilities for a wide range of excavation jobs. The M312's hydraulic system supports a pump flow capacity up to 71.4 gallons per minute, enabling smooth and responsive operation of attachments. Its bucket capacity ranges up to 0.7 cubic yards (approximately 0.54 cubic meters), with digging forces of 17,980 lbs for the bucket and 10,790 lbs for the stick, ensuring strong material penetration and lifting capacity. The excavator features a wheelbase of approximately 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) and an overall width with outriggers down of about 12.6 feet, supporting maneuverability and job site adaptability. Designed with operator comfort and control in mind, the M312 includes advanced electronic controls for power modes, automatic engine speed reduction during inactivity, and a diagnostics system to optimize machine operation and maintenance. Travel speeds reach up to 21 mph, supported by heavy-duty axles and an industry-leading front axle oscillation that enhances stability and steering precision. Fuel capacity is approximately 60.8 gallons, supporting extended work cycles in the field. This model is well-suited for applications requiring a mobile, efficient, and powerful excavator within the mid-size category.