M315

Wheel Excavators M315

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Key Specs

Operating Weight Maximum
34610 lb
15700 kg
Maximum Travel Speed
23 mile/h
37 km/h
Engine Model
Cat C3.6
Cat C3.6

Overview

Increase Production with Low Operating Costs

The Cat® M315 Wheeled Excavator provides top performance with up to 15 percent more swing torque and technology options to boost productivity. Save time and money with up to 10 percent savings in maintenance costs, longer service intervals, and daily ground level maintenance. The M315 gives you the power to work longer while putting money in your pocket.

Benefits

Enhanced Comfort

Operate with ease in cab comfort options of your choice and better visibility with 360° machine view.

Maximize Performance

Operate with ease in cab comfort options of your choice and better visibility with 360° machine view.

Up To 10% Lower Maintenance Costs

Reduced maintenance costs combined with 100 percent daily ground level maintenance, and shareable work tools increase uptime and keep costs down.

Product Specifications for M315

Engine Model Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6
Bore 3.9 in 98 mm
Displacement 221 in³ 3.6 l
Stroke 5 in 120 mm
Engine Emissions Meets Tier 3 and Stage IIIA emission standards. Meets Tier 3 and Stage IIIA emission standards.
Note (1) The M315 meets Tier 3 and Stage IIIA emission standards. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007. Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,000 rpm. The M315 meets Tier 3 and Stage IIIA emission standards. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007. Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power available at flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator with engine speed at 2,000 rpm.
Note (2) No engine power derating required below 3,000 m (9,843 ft) altitude. No engine power derating required below 3,000 m (9,843 ft) altitude.
Note (3) Recommended for use up to 3000 m (9,843 ft) altitude with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,843 ft). Recommended for use up to 3000 m (9,843 ft) altitude with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,843 ft).
Note (4) Rated speed at 2,000 rpm. Rated speed at 2,000 rpm.
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076 psi 35000 MPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing 5149 psi 35500 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Swing Torque 28860 ft·lbf 39 kN·m
Swing Speed 9.1 r/min 9.1 r/min
Operating Weight Maximum 34610 lb 15700 kg
Note (1) Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator, 500 kg (1,102 lb) bucket and 9.00-20 dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration. Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator, 500 kg (1,102 lb) bucket and 9.00-20 dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
Operating Weight Minimum 33290 lb 15100 kg
Cooling System 5.3 gal (US) 20 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 5.3 gal (US) 20 l
Fuel Tank 77.9 gal (US) 295 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 58.1 gal (US) 220 l
Hydraulic Tank 23.8 gal (US) 90 l
Boom 4650 mm (15' 3") 4650 mm (15' 3")
Bucket GD 0.76 m3 (0.99 yd3) GD 0.76 m3 (0.99 yd3)
Stick 2.2m (7' 3") 2.2m (7' 3")
Counterweight Clearance 4 ft 1230 mm
Ground Clearance 1 ft 305 mm
Undercarriage Length 16.1 ft 4920 mm
Wheel Base 8.2 ft 2500 mm
Boom Type One-Piece Boom One-Piece Boom
Bucket 0.76m3 (0.99 y3) GD 0.76m3 (0.99 y3) GD
Stick R2.2CB (7' 3") R2.2CB (7' 3")
Digging Height 28.6 ft 8730 mm
Dump Height 19.7 ft 6000 mm
Reach at Ground Level 26.9 ft 8190 mm
Vertical Wall Digging Depth 14.1 ft 4320 mm
Note (1) Range values are calculated with a GD bucket (CW) and CW-20-D.4.N quick coupler with a tip radius of 1387 mm (4' 7"). Range values are with dual pneumatic tires (9.00-20). Range values are calculated with a GD bucket (CW) and CW-20-D.4.N quick coupler with a tip radius of 1387 mm (4' 7"). Range values are with dual pneumatic tires (9.00-20).
Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Maximum Travel Speed 23 mile/h 37 km/h

M315 Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

  • ROPS, Sound Suppression
  • Comfort cab
  • High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Produck Link
  • Remote Flash/Troubleshoot Capability

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
  • Cold start capability -18° C (0° F)
  • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
  • Biodiesel capability up to B20

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
  • Auto hydraulic warm up
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 4650 mm (15' 3") one-piece boom

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Tires, 9.00-20 14 PR, dual
  • All wheel drive
  • Automatic brake/axle lock
  • 3100 kg (6,834 lb) counterweight

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance free batteries
  • Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
  • Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Wide angle mirrors
  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
  • Anti-skid plate
  • Signaling/warning horn

M315 Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • One-Slider joysticks
  • Advanced tool control (one/two way high-pressure flow with drift reduction)
  • Quick coupler circuit

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 2500 mm (8' 2") stick
  • 2200 mm (7' 3") stick

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Electrical refueling pump
  • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Grade with 2D
  • Cat Payload
  • 2D E-Fence
  • Cat Grade with 3D
  • Cat Grade with Advanced 2D

CAB

  • High-Resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Auxiliary relay

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Rear and side view cameras
  • Rear and side view cameras

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