317 GC Hydraulic Excavator

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Product description

The Cat® 317 GC Excavator offers job-matched performance and world-class 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 - 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 & 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 - 29.1ft
Maximum Loading Height - 20.6ft
Minimum Loading Height - 6.5ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom - 20.2ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth - 16.3ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius - 9.6ft
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 - 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel - 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing - 3741psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed - 8.7r/min
Maximum Swing Torque - 44991ft·lbf

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 - 9.6ft
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 1.287 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)
- Comfort Cab: mechanical 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 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 warm up
- Auto two-speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Boom and stick lowering check 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
- Auto hammer stop
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
- ISO 15818:2017 Tie down points on base frame
- 2500 mm (8'2") blade
- 2600 mm (8'6") blade
- 2700 mm (8'10") blade

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
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
- 500 mm (20") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser track shoes
- 790 mm (31") triple grouser track shoes
- 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
- 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight