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M315 Wheeled Excavator

The Cat® M315 Wheeled Excavator provides top performance to get the job done faster. Save time and money with low maintenance costs, longer service intervals, and 100 percent daily ground level maintenance. The compact radius design makes it easy to work in space restricted environments. The M315 gives you the power to work longer while putting money in your pocket.

Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002
148hp
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)
150hp (metric)
Engine Model
C4.4
Net Power – ISO 9249
145hp
Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN)
147hp (metric)
Bore
4.1in
Displacement
268.5in³
Stroke
127mm
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standar
Note (2)
¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Operating Weight Maximum
39680lb
Operating Weight Minimum
34610lb
Maximum Travel Speed
21.7mile/h
Forward/Reverse – 1st Gear
6.2mile/h
Forward/Reverse – 2nd Gear
21.7mile/h
Creeper Speed – 1st Gear
3.4mile/h
Creeper Speed – 2nd Gear
9.3mile/h
Drawbar Pull
23380lbf
Main System – Maximum Flow – Implement
73gal/min
Maximum Pressure – Implement Circuit – Heavy Lift
5366psi
Maximum Pressure – Implement Circuit – Travel Circuit
5076psi
Maximum Pressure – Implement Circuit – Normal
5076psi
Maximum Swing Torque
30340ft·lbf
Swing Speed
9.1r/min
Fuel Tank
74gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
5.3gal (US)
Cooling System
24l
Hydraulic Tank
23.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System – Including Tank
58.1gal (US)
Boom
VA 5.2 m (17’1″)
Stick
2.5m (8’2″)
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
Shipping Height – Top of Cab
10.9ft
Support Point
10.1ft
Shipping Length
25.1ft
Tail Swing Radius
5.9ft
Counterweight Clearance
4.2ft
Ground Clearance
1.5ft
Undercarriage Length
16ft
Wheel Base
8.4ft
Boom Type
VA 5.2 m (17’1″)
Stick
2.5m (8’2″)
Bucket
GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
Dump Height
25.2ft
Cutting Height
34.2ft
Digging Height
18.4ft
Reach at Ground Level
29.6ft
Vertical Wall Digging Depth
15ft
Stick Forces (ISO)
15961lbf
Bucket Forces (ISO)
23830lbf
Note
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • ROPS, sound suppression
    • High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Boom And Sticks
    • 5.2 m (17’1″) variable adjustable boom
  • Electrical System
    • LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
    • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
    • Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
    • Maintenance-free batteries
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Engine
    • Cat C4.4 engine
    • Power mode selector
    • One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
    • Auto engine idle shutdown
    • 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
    • -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
    • Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
    • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Hydraulic System
    • Automatic swing brake
    • Auto hydraulic oil warm up
    • Electronic main control valve
    • Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves
    • 1-slider joystick
    • Heavy lift mode
    • Separate dedicated swing pump
    • Adjustable hydraulic aggressiveness
    • Electronic pattern changer
    • Auxiliary high pressure circuit
  • Safety And Security
    • Rear- and right-side-view cameras
    • Wide angle mirrors
    • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
    • Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S)
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • Technology
    • VisionLink
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • Creeper speed
    • Electronic swing and travel lock
    • Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system and travel motor, adjustable braking force
    • Oscillating front axle, lockable, with remote greasing point
    • Automatic brake/axle lock
    • 4000 kg (8,820 lb) counterweight
    • All wheel drive
  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • Deluxe cab
    • Premium cab
  • Boom And Sticks
    • 2.2 m (7’3″) stick
    • 2.5 m (8’2″) stick
  • Electrical System
    • Electrical refueling pump
  • Hydraulic System
    • 2-slider joystick
    • Second high-pressure auxiliary circuit (one/ two-way high-pressure flow)
    • Medium pressure auxiliary circuit (one/two-way medium-pressure flow)
    • Quick coupler circuit
    • SmartBoom
    • Ride control
    • Cat tiltrotator support
    • Joystick steering
  • Safety And Security
    • 360° visibility
    • Cat asset tracker
    • Signaling/warning horn
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
  • Technology
    • Cat Grade Connectivity
    • Cat Grade 2D
    • Cat Grade with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
    • Laser catcher
    • Grade Assist
    • Cat Payload
    • Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
    • 315/70R22.5, no gap dual tires
    • 445/70R 19.5, single tires
    • 300-80-22.5 dual pneumatic, spacerless tire

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