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315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, longer maintenance intervals, and fuel-saving features and components keep owning and operating costs low. Combined with its compact radius design and a large, ergonomic cab, the 315 GC keeps you working efficiently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249 98HP
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396 100HP
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 101hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 100hp (metric)
Bore 4in
Stroke 5in
Displacement 220in³
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and 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 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
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

Weights

Operating Weight 34000lb

Working Ranges & Forces

Maximum Digging Depth 19.6ft
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 28.5ft
Maximum Cutting Height 31.7ft
Maximum Loading Height 23.6ft
Minimum Loading Height 6.8ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 19.1ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius 7.3ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 22180lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO 13330lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow 247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3770psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed 11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 25815ft·lbf

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 49.4gal (US)
Cooling System 4gal (US)
Engine Oil 2.1gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 0.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 22.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 19gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick Reach R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.2ft
Handrail Height 9.4ft
Shipping Length 24.6ft
Shipping Length - with Blade 26.5ft
Tail Swing Radius 5.1ft
Counterweight Clearance 2.9ft
Ground Clearance 1.4ft
Track Length 12.3ft
Length to Center of Rollers 10ft
Track Gauge 6.5ft
Transport Width 8.8ft

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.

Standard Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Boom And Sticks
    • 4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
  • Cab
    • Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
    • Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
  • Electrical System
    • Maintenance free battery
    • LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
    • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Engine
    • Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
    • Auto engine speed control
    • Engine idle shutdown
    • 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
    • -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Variable speed fan
    • Single fuel filtration system
    • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
    • 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
    • Single type electronic pump
    • Auxiliary line support
  • 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
    • Auto Hammer Stop
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
    • Ground-level engine oil dipstick
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
    • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • Grease lubricated track link
    • Tie down points on base frame
    • 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight

Optional Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Boom And Sticks
    • 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready Reach stick
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
    • Medium-pressure line
    • High-pressure line
    • Quick coupler line
  • Safety And Security
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
    • 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
    • 500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
    • 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
    • 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
    • 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
    • 770 mm (30") triple grouser shoes
    • 2,500 mm (8'2") blade
    • 2,600 mm (8'6") blade
    • 2,700 mm (8'10") blade