315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

Product description

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
Bore - 4in
Stroke - 5in
Displacement - 220in³

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
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- 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
- 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
Service And Maintenance
- 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
- ISO 15818 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
Service And Maintenance
- Integrated vehicle health management system
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