317 GC Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 317 GC Excavator offers excellent performance and versatility. A large working envelope and expanded work tool offering help you complete your work quickly and efficiently. Combined with fuel-saving features, longer maintenance intervals, and simplified maintenance points, the 317 GC provides the reliability you expect at the low cost-per-hour you need.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249 119hp
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 121hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 122hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 121hp (metric)
Bore 4in
Stroke 5in
Displacement 220in³
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V 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 38000lb

Working Ranges and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth 21ft
Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 29.6ft
Maximum Cutting Height 29.2ft
Maximum Loading Height 20.6ft
Minimum Loading Height 6.5ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 20.3ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.3ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius 9.7ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 27650lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO 16860lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow 296 L/min (78 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 3741psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed 8.7r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 44990lbf·ft

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 71.6gal (US)
Cooling System 5.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 2.9gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.6gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 24.8gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 23gal (US)
DEF Tank 5.9gal (US)

Dimensions

Boom Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
Stick Reach R2.9 m (9'6")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.6ft
Handrail Height 9.7ft
Shipping Length 28.1ft
Tail Swing Radius 8.2ft
Counterweight Clearance 3.3ft
Ground Clearance 1.4ft
Track Length 13ft
Length to Center of Rollers 10.4ft
Track Gauge 6.5ft
Transport Width 8.5ft

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 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnes.

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)
    • Air suspension seat, 203 mm (8") LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
  • Electrical System
    • Maintenance free battery
    • LED chassis light and left-side boom light
    • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Engine
    • Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
    • Two selectable modes: Power, Smart
    • Automatic engine speed control
    • Automatic engine idle shutdown
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Electric cooling fans
    • Single fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
    • Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
    • Biodiesel capability up to B20
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
    • Auto hydraulic oil 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

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
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
  • Electrical System
    • LED chassis light, right-side boom light and cab lights
  • Engine
    • -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
    • -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
  • Safety And Security
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
    • 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
    • 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser track shoes
    • 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
    • 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight