315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
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.
Specifications
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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
98 hp
73 kW
Engine Model
Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396
100 hp
74 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
101 hp (metric)
101 hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
100 hp (metric)
100 hp (metric)
Bore
4 in
98 mm
Stroke
5 in
120 mm
Displacement
220 in³
3.6 l
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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 of manufacture.
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 (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels.Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075 psi
35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5075 psi
35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3770 psi
26000 kPa
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed
11.5 r/min
11.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
25815 ft·lbf
35 kN·m
Weights
Operating Weight
34000 lb
15400 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
49.4 gal (US)
187 l
Cooling System
4 gal (US)
15 l
Engine Oil
2.1 gal (US)
8 l
Final Drive - Each
0.8 gal (US)
3 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
22.5 gal (US)
85 l
Hydraulic Tank
19 gal (US)
72 l
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
9.2 ft
2810 mm
Handrail Height
9.4 ft
2860 mm
Shipping Length
24.6 ft
7530 mm
Shipping Length - with Blade
26.5 ft
8090 mm
Tail Swing Radius
5.1 ft
1570 mm
Counterweight Clearance
2.9 ft
880 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft
440 mm
Track Length
12.3 ft
3750 mm
Length to Center of Rollers
10 ft
3040 mm
Track Gauge
6.5 ft
1990 mm
Transport Width
8.8 ft
2690 mm
Working Ranges & Forces
Maximum Digging Depth
19.6 ft
5990 mm
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
28.5 ft
8690 mm
Maximum Cutting Height
31.7 ft
9690 mm
Maximum Loading Height
23.6 ft
7220 mm
Minimum Loading Height
6.8 ft
2080 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
19.1 ft
5810 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
17 ft
5180 mm
Minimum Working Equipment Radius
7.3 ft
2240 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
22180 lbf
98.67 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO
13330 lbf
59.27 kN
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
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BOOM AND STICKS
CAB
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
