Designed for Daily Work

The M315 GC is easy to own and operate, providing the reliability and durability you expect from Cat® products.

High Performance

Operate with ease. Blade control on the joystick and auto-axle lock help you get more work done every day.

Enhance Comfort

The ergonomic control layout, touchscreen monitor, and improved visibility let you work comfortably and safely all shift long.

Wheel Excavators M315 GC

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Key Specs

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 125 hp; 93 kW

Operating Weight Maximum: 34390 lb; 15600 kg

Maximum Travel Speed: 23 mile/h; 37 km/h

M315 GC
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Overview

High Performance and Operator Comfort Every Day

The Cat M315 GC Wheeled Excavator helps increase your efficiency and productivity with comfort in the cab and easy-to-use controls so you get more work done every day. Low maintenance costs combined with fuel efficiency help put money back in your pocket.

Benefits

Designed for Daily Work

The M315 GC is easy to own and operate, providing the reliability and durability you expect from Cat® products.

High Performance

Operate with ease. Blade control on the joystick and auto-axle lock help you get more work done every day.

Enhance Comfort

The ergonomic control layout, touchscreen monitor, and improved visibility let you work comfortably and safely all shift long.

Features At A Glance

The Cat® C4.4 engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
The M315 GC is fuel efficient to help keep you moving and productive on the job site.
Travel between sites easily with travel speeds up to 37 kph (23 mph).
Automatic Engine Speed Control helps reduce fuel consumption as it lowers engine speed when no operation is performed.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while providing the control needed for precise digging requirements.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Don't let the temperature stop you from working. The wheeled excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 52°C (125°F).

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
Build Number: 05C

Quickly check and service your machine with daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.
The hydraulic oil filter helps provide high filtration performance, anti-drain valves to help keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and long life with a 2,000-hour replacement interval.
Long greasing intervals and grouped grease points mean less downtime and more work getting done.
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S^SM) ports are located at ground level, helping simplify maintenance, and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
Built on a long legacy of high performance and highly reliable wheeled excavators, our machine components are designed and manufactured to Caterpillar quality standards.
Enjoy attachment commonality with the 313 GC, and common layout, systems, and parts with small excavators.
A variety of attachments allow you to customize your machine to fit your needs. A long wheelbase undercarriage with parallel blade is available to help improve stability.

Ergonomically designed cab with controls kept to a minimum, conveniently located and easy to operate.
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab structure and Operator Protective Guards (top and front guards) are available.
Get in and out of the cab easily using the tilt-up left console and straight access from the ground.
Conveniently located storage for lunch box, documents, and mobile phones helping to keep the operator comfortable during the work day.
Optional Bluetooth® radio allows for seamless mobile phone connection to listen to music and podcasts and for hands-free calling.
Air conditioning controls are located on the machine display and can easily be adjusted to your ideal temperature with the touchscreen monitor.

Start up the machine easily with the push-to-start button.
Operate the wheeled excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach and intuitive controls.
Two-way travel pedal is convenient and helps maximize productivity.
Further boost productivity with blade control on the joystick and auto-axle lock.
To help reduce operator fatigue, the auto-axle lock will activate automatically when the travel pedal is in neutral and the machine speed is near zero.
Standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor features:

Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navigation, helping minimize performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.
Identify apps quickly with a grid list view, abbreviated app names, and categorized menu options.
The notification center keeps important information visible to the operator and displays messages without shrinking the camera view.
Color coded notifications set critical messages apart from the rest.
Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.

Easy and safe access to daily service points.
Standard LED lights give you a better view of your job site.
The redesigned layout of the M315 GC helps provide improved right-side visibility compared to the M315. Rearview camera is standard.
The service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
Grease points are grouped conveniently for quick and easy prevention lubrication.
Use your PIN code on the monitor to enable the push button starting feature.
The in-cab swing lock prevents front linkage from moving as you travel.
Ground-level shutoff switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
The ability to lock the main disconnect switch with a padlock helps protect the machine from unintentional use.
Dedicated tie down points for safe truck transport.

The Cat® C4.4 engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Auto Engine Speed Control reduces fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working. Consult your Cat dealer or the machine's operation and maintenance manual for more information.

*Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for M315 GC

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	125 hp 93 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C4.4 Cat® C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249	121 hp 90 kW
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Displacement	269 in³ 4.4 l
Stroke	5 in 127 mm
Emissions	Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator.
Note (2)	¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Hydraulic System

Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal	5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit	5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Swing Mechanism	3756 psi 25900 kPa
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement	65 gal/min 245 l/min

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed

23 mile/h 37 km/h

Swing Mechanism

Maximum Swing Speed

11.5 r/min 11.5 r/min

Machine Weight

Operating Weight Maximum

34390 lb 15600 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank - Total Capacity	66 gal (US) 250 l
Cooling System	6 gal (US) 23 l
Engine Oil	4 gal (US) 15 l
Hydraulic Tank	26 gal (US) 98 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	61 gal (US) 230 l
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)	3 gal (US) 11 l
Front Steering Axle - Differential	2 gal (US) 9 l
Final Drive	1 gal (US) 2 l
Powershift Transmission	1 gal (US) 3 l

Dimensions

Boom	One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3") One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	2.5 m (8'2") 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket	GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³) GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Shipping Length	25.8 ft 7877 mm
Support Point	10.6 ft 3220 mm
Tail Swing Radius	7.2 ft 2190 mm
Counterweight Clearance	4.1 ft 1264 mm
Shipping Height with Falling Object Guard	10.7 ft 3250 mm
Machine Width with Blade with 10.00-20 tires	8.4 ft 2550 mm
Upperframe Width	8.2 ft 2490 mm
Height in Roading Position	13 ft 3970 mm

Working Ranges and Forces

Boom Type	One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3") One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	2.5 m (8'2") 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket	GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³) GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Cutting Height	28.8 ft 8763 mm
Maximum Loading Height	20.9 ft 6378 mm
Maximum Digging Depth	16.7 ft 5091 mm
Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.8 ft 4198 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Line	27.3 ft 8312 mm

Air Conditioning System

Note

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons).

M315 GC Standard Equipment

Technology

VisionLink®

Electrical System

LED lights on boom and cab

Roading and indicator lights, front and rear

Maintenance free batteries

Centralized electrical disconnect switch

Engine

Cat® C4.4 single turbo diesel engine

Power mode selector

One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control

Automatic engine idle shutdown

Work up to 3000 m (9,842 ft) above sea level without engine power de-rating

52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling capacity

Cold starting capability for –18° C (0° F)

Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner

Electric fuel priming pump

Hydraulic System

Boom and stick drift reduction valves

Electronic main control valve

Element type main hydraulic filter

Automatic swing brake

Adjustable hydraulic aggresiveness

Safety and Security

Rear-view camera

Signal/warning horn

Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls

Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab

Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports

Undercarriage and Structures

All wheel drive

Automatic brake/axle lock

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

10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires

Steps, left and right, with tool box in undercarriage

Two-piece drive shaft

Two speed hydrostatic transmission

Fenders, front and rear, steel

2600 kg (5,730 lb) counterweight

M315 GC Optional Equipment

Note

Standard and Optional Equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Boom, Sticks and Linkages

4.4 m (14'5") One-piece short boom

4.65 m (15'3") One-piece boom

2.2 m (7'3'') stick

2.5 m (8'2") stick

Bucket linkage; 312-type without lifting eye

Electrical System

LED lights on chassis and counterweight (left and right-hand-side)

1-slider joystick

Electrical refueling pump

Engine

Radiator screen

Hydraulic System

Advanced Tool Control (one/two way high-pressure flow)

Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber and CW dedicated

Boom and stick lowering check valves

Safety and Security

Right-side-view camera

Travel alarm

Rotating beacon on cab and chassis

Cat Asset tracker

Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

Undercarriage and Structures

Drive shaft guard

Product Specifications for M315 GC

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Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	125 hp 93 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C4.4 Cat® C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249	121 hp 90 kW
Bore	4 in 105 mm
Displacement	269 in³ 4.4 l
Stroke	5 in 127 mm
Emissions	Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator.
Note (2)	¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

Hydraulic System

Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal	5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit	5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Swing Mechanism	3756 psi 25900 kPa
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement	65 gal/min 245 l/min

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed

23 mile/h 37 km/h

Swing Mechanism

Maximum Swing Speed

11.5 r/min 11.5 r/min

Machine Weight

Operating Weight Maximum

34390 lb 15600 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank - Total Capacity	66 gal (US) 250 l
Cooling System	6 gal (US) 23 l
Engine Oil	4 gal (US) 15 l
Hydraulic Tank	26 gal (US) 98 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	61 gal (US) 230 l
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential)	3 gal (US) 11 l
Front Steering Axle - Differential	2 gal (US) 9 l
Final Drive	1 gal (US) 2 l
Powershift Transmission	1 gal (US) 3 l

Dimensions

Boom	One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3") One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	2.5 m (8'2") 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket	GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³) GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Shipping Length	25.8 ft 7877 mm
Support Point	10.6 ft 3220 mm
Tail Swing Radius	7.2 ft 2190 mm
Counterweight Clearance	4.1 ft 1264 mm
Shipping Height with Falling Object Guard	10.7 ft 3250 mm
Machine Width with Blade with 10.00-20 tires	8.4 ft 2550 mm
Upperframe Width	8.2 ft 2490 mm
Height in Roading Position	13 ft 3970 mm

Working Ranges and Forces

Boom Type	One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3") One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	2.5 m (8'2") 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket	GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³) GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Cutting Height	28.8 ft 8763 mm
Maximum Loading Height	20.9 ft 6378 mm
Maximum Digging Depth	16.7 ft 5091 mm
Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13.8 ft 4198 mm
Maximum Reach at Ground Line	27.3 ft 8312 mm

Air Conditioning System

Note

M315 GC Standard Equipment

Technology

VisionLink®

Electrical System

LED lights on boom and cab

Roading and indicator lights, front and rear

Maintenance free batteries

Centralized electrical disconnect switch

Engine

Cat® C4.4 single turbo diesel engine

Power mode selector

One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control

Automatic engine idle shutdown

Work up to 3000 m (9,842 ft) above sea level without engine power de-rating

52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling capacity

Cold starting capability for –18° C (0° F)

Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner

Electric fuel priming pump

Hydraulic System

Boom and stick drift reduction valves

Electronic main control valve

Element type main hydraulic filter

Automatic swing brake

Adjustable hydraulic aggresiveness

Safety and Security

Rear-view camera

Signal/warning horn

Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls

Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab

Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports

Undercarriage and Structures

All wheel drive

Automatic brake/axle lock

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

10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires

Steps, left and right, with tool box in undercarriage

Two-piece drive shaft

Two speed hydrostatic transmission

Fenders, front and rear, steel

2600 kg (5,730 lb) counterweight

M315 GC Optional Equipment

Note

Standard and Optional Equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Boom, Sticks and Linkages

4.4 m (14'5") One-piece short boom

4.65 m (15'3") One-piece boom

2.2 m (7'3'') stick

2.5 m (8'2") stick

Bucket linkage; 312-type without lifting eye

Electrical System

LED lights on chassis and counterweight (left and right-hand-side)

1-slider joystick

Electrical refueling pump

Engine

Radiator screen

Hydraulic System

Advanced Tool Control (one/two way high-pressure flow)

Quick coupler circuit for Cat Pin Grabber and CW dedicated

Boom and stick lowering check valves

Safety and Security

Right-side-view camera

Travel alarm

Rotating beacon on cab and chassis

Cat Asset tracker

Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

Undercarriage and Structures

Drive shaft guard

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Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 125 hp; 93 kW
Operating Weight Maximum: 34390 lb; 15600 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: 23 mile/h; 37 km/h

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Operating Weight Maximum: 42990 lb; 19500 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: 23 mile/h; 37 km/h

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Designed for Daily Work

High Performance

Enhance Comfort

Wheel Excavators M315 GC

Overview

High Performance and Operator Comfort Every Day

Benefits

Designed for Daily Work

High Performance

Enhance Comfort

Features At A Glance

Product Specifications for M315 GC

Engine

Hydraulic System

Drive

Swing Mechanism

Machine Weight

Service Refill Capacities

Dimensions

Working Ranges and Forces

Air Conditioning System

M315 GC Standard Equipment

Technology

Electrical System

Engine

Hydraulic System

Safety and Security

Service and Maintenance

Undercarriage and Structures

M315 GC Optional Equipment

Note

Boom, Sticks and Linkages

Electrical System

Engine

Hydraulic System

Safety and Security

Undercarriage and Structures

Product Specifications for M315 GC

Engine

Hydraulic System

Drive

Swing Mechanism

Machine Weight

Service Refill Capacities

Dimensions

Working Ranges and Forces

Air Conditioning System

M315 GC Standard Equipment

Technology

Electrical System

Engine

Hydraulic System

Safety and Security

Service and Maintenance

Undercarriage and Structures

M315 GC Optional Equipment

Note

Boom, Sticks and Linkages

Electrical System

Engine

Hydraulic System

Safety and Security

Undercarriage and Structures

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