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315F L Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 315F Lexcavator is a productive and highly versatile solution for your medium duty applications. Its compact radius design allows you to work in tight spaces without compromising performance. The powerful hydraulic system increases productivity, making the 315F excavator a top performer in the 15-ton size class.
Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249 97HP
Engine Model C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396 100HP
Bore 4.1in
Stroke 5in
Displacement 270in³

Weights

Operating Weight 37794lb

Working Ranges & Forces

Maximum Digging Depth 19.5ft
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 28.5ft
Maximum Cutting Height 31.67ft
Maximum Loading Height 23.58ft
Minimum Loading Height 6.75ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 18.92ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.33ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 21420lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO 13130lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow 256 l/min (67 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 4420psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3340psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5080psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed 11r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 22790ft·lbf

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 47gal (US)
Cooling System 7.4gal (US)
Engine Oil 3.6gal (US)
Swing Drive 0.6gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 0.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 42.3gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 22.2gal (US)
DEF Tank 5gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.83ft
Shipping Length 24.4ft
Shipping Length - with Blade 26.25ft
Tail Swing Radius 5ft
Counterweight Clearance 2.83ft
Ground Clearance 1.42ft
Track Length 12.33ft
Length to Center of Rollers 10ft
Track Gauge 6.5ft
Transport Width 8.8ft

Standard Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • ROPS, standard sound suppression
    • Adjustable seat, armrest, and console
    • Color LCD display
    • Auto climate control
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
  • Cat Connect Technology
    • Cat Product Link
  • Electrical System
    • 12V, 5A power supply
    • Time delay function for boom and cab light
  • Engine
    • C4.4 Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV diesel engine
    • Biodiesel capable up to B20
    • 2,300 m (7,500 ft.) altitude capability
    • Electric priming pump
    • Auto engine speed control
    • Side-by-side cooling system
    • -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
    • Block heater capability
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuit
    • Auto swing brake
    • High-performance hydraulic return filter
  • Safety And Security
    • One key security system
    • Door and cap locks
    • Lockable external tool/storage box
    • Signaling/warning horn
    • Travel alarm
    • Secondary engine shutoff switch
    • Emergency boom down
    • Openable skylight as emergency exit
    • Rearview camera
    • Mirrors, rearview (frame - right)
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 3.56 mt (7,850 lbs) counterweight
    • Towing eye for diagonal lashing on base frame
    • Grease lubricated track (GLT) with resin seal
    • Center track guiding guard

Optional Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Boom And Sticks
    • 4.65m (15'3") reach boom
    • Variable angle boom
    • Power offset Boom for 2.13m (7') stick
    • R3.0 m (9'10") stick
    • R2.8 m (9'2") stick
    • R2.5 m (8'2") stick
    • 2.13m (7') stick
    • R2.1 m (6'11") stick
  • Cat Connect Technology
    • Cat Grade Control - Depth and Slope
  • Electrical System
    • Right-side boom light
    • Premium surround lighting package
  • Engine
    • -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
    • Engine idle shutdown function
  • Hydraulic System
    • Fine swing control
    • Auxiliary hydraulics
    • Quick coupler line
    • Boom lowering control device
    • Stick lowering check device
    • Two-way control pattern changer
    • Medium-pressure line
    • High-pressure line
  • Safety And Security
    • Bolt-on FOGS
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
    • 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
    • 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
    • Rubber pad for 500 mm (20in) triple grouser shoes
    • 2500 mm (8'2") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control
    • 2600 mm (8'6") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control
    • 2700 mm (8'10") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control