317 GC Hydraulic Excavator

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

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
- Cat Product Link
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Auto hammer stop
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
Service And Maintenance
- Side entry to service platform
- Grouped engie 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
- ISO 15818:2017 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
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