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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.

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Net Power – ISO 9249
98HP
Engine Model
Cat C3.6
Engine Power – ISO 14396
100HP
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)
101hp (metric)
Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN)
100hp (metric)
Bore
4in
Stroke
5in
Displacement
220in³
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
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
Operating Weight
34000lb
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
Main System – Maximum Flow
247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure – Equipment
5075psi
Maximum Pressure – Travel
5075psi
Maximum Pressure – Swing
3770psi
Swing Speed
11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
25815ft·lbf
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)
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
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.
  • 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
    • VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
  • 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
    • Auto Hammer Stop
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
    • Ground-level engine oil dipstick
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
    • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • Grease lubricated track link
    • Tie down points on base frame
    • 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
  • 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
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
  • 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

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SL Thumb 595 mm (23 in)

SL Thumb 664 mm (26 in)

SL Thumb 595 mm (23 in)

SL Thumb 664 mm (26 in)

SL Thumb 505 mm (20 in)

SL Thumb 545 mm (22 in)

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SL Thumb 505 mm (20 in)

SL Thumb 401 mm (16 in)

SL Thumb 545 mm (22 in)

SL Thumb 345 mm (14 in)

SL Thumb 512 mm (20 in)

SL Thumb 345 mm (14 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 563 mm (22 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

PRO Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

PROPLUS Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

PRO Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

PRO Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

PRO Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

PRO Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

PRO Thumb 799 mm (32 in)

PRO Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

PRO Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

PRO Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

PRO Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

PRO Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

PRO Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

PRO Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

PRO Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

PRO Thumb 563 mm (22 in)

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