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317 GC Hydraulic Excavator

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.

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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

Operating Weight

38000lb

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

Main System – Maximum Flow

296 L/min (78 gal/min)

Maximum Pressure – Equipment

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Travel

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Swing

3741psi

Swing Speed

8.7r/min

Maximum Swing Torque

44991ft·lbf

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)

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

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.

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

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