315 GC

OVERVIEW
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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.

UP TO15%LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

TWO POWER MODES AND A NEW CONTROL VALVE AND ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC PUMP MINIMIZE FUEL USE AND INCREASE ENGINE EFFICIENCY.

UP TO25%LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

WITH EXTENDED AND MORE SYNCHRONIZED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS, YOU GET MORE DONE AT A LOWER COST COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS MODEL.

ENHANCED COMFORT

NEW, LARGER CAB PROVIDES THE SPACE AND VISIBILITY YOU NEED TO KEEP YOU WORKING COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY ALL DAY LONG.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAT 315 GC

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Engine Model	Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396	74 kW
Bore	98 mm
Stroke	120 mm
Displacement	3.6 l

Main System - Maximum Flow	247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	26000 kPa

Swing Speed	11.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	35 kN·m

Operating Weight

15400 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity	187 l
Cooling System	15 l
Engine Oil	8 l
Final Drive - Each	3 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	85 l
Hydraulic Tank	72 l

Boom	Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	Reach R3 m (9'10")
Bucket	GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	2810 mm
Handrail Height	2860 mm
Shipping Length	7530 mm
Shipping Length - with Blade	8090 mm
Tail Swing Radius	1570 mm
Counterweight Clearance	880 mm
Ground Clearance	440 mm
Track Length	3750 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	3040 mm
Track Gauge	1990 mm
Transport Width	2690 mm

Maximum Digging Depth	5990 mm
Boom	Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	Reach R3 m (9'10")
Bucket	GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	8690 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	9690 mm
Maximum Loading Height	7220 mm
Minimum Loading Height	2080 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	5810 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	5180 mm
Minimum Working Equipment Radius	2240 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	98.67 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	59.27 kN

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.