The 317 Hydraulic Excavator boosts productivity on your jobsite. Standard, easy-to-use Cat® technologies, performance upgrades, and low fuel and maintenance costs allow you to move material all day with speed and precision while keeping more money in your pocket.

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Key Specs

Net Power - ISO 9249
133 hp
98.9 kW
Operating Weight
40200 lb
18200 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
21 ft
6400 mm

Overview

INCREASED POWER, STABILITY, AND EFFICIENCY

The 317 Hydraulic Excavator boosts productivity on your jobsite. Standard, easy-to-use Cat® technologies, performance upgrades, and low fuel and maintenance costs allow you to move material all day with speed and precision while keeping more money in your pocket.

Benefits

INCREASED PERFORMANCE

A Cat® C3.6 engine, powerful hydraulics, and increased machine stability give you the power to move material with speed and precision.

UP TO 20% LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, you get more done at a lower cost.

UP TO 45% MORE OPERATOR EFFICIENCY

Offering the industry’s highest level of standard factory-equipped technology, including Cat Grade with 2D and Payload.

UP TO 5% LESS CO2 EMISSIONS

The 317 emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous 316F.

Product Specifications for 317

Net Power - ISO 9249 133 hp 98.9 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 134 hp (metric) 134 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 134 hp 100 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 136 hp (metric) 136 hp (metric)
Bore 4 in 98 mm
Stroke 5 in 120 mm
Displacement 220 in³ 3.6 l
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards. 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 intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
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 (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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. 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 (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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Main System - Maximum Flow 296 L/min (78 gal/min) 296 L/min (78 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3741 psi 25800 kPa
Swing Speed 8.7 r/min 8.7 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 47647 ft·lbf 64 kN·m
Operating Weight 40200 lb 18200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 71.6 gal (US) 271 l
Cooling System 5.8 gal (US) 22 l
Engine Oil 2.9 gal (US) 11 l
Final Drive - Each 1.6 gal (US) 6 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 24.8 gal (US) 94 l
Hydraulic Tank 23 gal (US) 87 l
DEF Tank 5.9 gal (US) 22 l
Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.6 ft 2930 mm
Handrail Height 9.6 ft 2940 mm
Shipping Length 28.1 ft 8570 mm
Tail Swing Radius 8.2 ft 2500 mm
Counterweight Clearance 3.3 ft 1010 mm
Ground Clearance 1.4 ft 430 mm
Track Length 13 ft 3970 mm
Length to Center of Rollers 10.4 ft 3170 mm
Track Gauge 6.5 ft 1990 mm
Transport Width 8.8 ft 2690 mm
Maximum Digging Depth 21 ft 6400 mm
Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 29.6 ft 9010 mm
Maximum Cutting Height 29.1 ft 8900 mm
Maximum Loading Height 20.6 ft 6280 mm
Minimum Loading Height 6.5 ft 1990 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 20.2 ft 6170 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.3 ft 4960 mm
Minimum Working Equipment Radius 9.6 ft 2940 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 27650 lbf 123 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO 16860 lbf 75 kN
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes.

317 Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 5.1 m (16'9") Reach Boom

CAB

  • Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
  • Deluxe Cab: air suspension heated seat, 10" touch screen monitor

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Product Link
  • Remote Flash
  • Remote Troubleshoot
  • Cat Grade with 2D
  • Cat Assist
  • Cat Payload
  • 2D E-Fence
  • Work tool recognition
  • Work tool tracking
  • Auto hammer stop

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance free battery
  • LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights

ENGINE

  • Cat C4.4 single turbo diesel engine
  • One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control
  • Automatic engine shutdown
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Two-stage fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
  • Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
  • Electric cooling fans
  • Biodiesel capability up to B20

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick regeneration circuit
  • Auto hydraulic warm up
  • Auto two speed travel
  • Electric main control valve
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
  • Element-type main hydraulic filter
  • Single-type electronic main pump

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
  • Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
  • Signaling/warning horn
  • Hydraulic lock out lever

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Side entry to service platform
  • Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
  • Ground-level engine oil dipstick
  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Grease lubricated track link
  • Tie down points on base frame

317 Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 2.6 m (8'6") Reach stick
  • 2.9 m (9'6") Reach stick
  • 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb Ready stick
  • 3.1 m (10'2") Reach stick

CAB

  • Cat Stick Steer
  • Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
  • Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
  • Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • 360° lighting

ENGINE

  • -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
  • -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick lowering check valves

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • 360° visibility
  • Swing alarm
  • Inspection lighting

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Integrated vehicle health management

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
  • 600 mm (24 in) rubber track shoes
  • 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
  • 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
  • 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight

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