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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.

Net Power - ISO 9249
98 HP
Operating Weight
34000 lb
Maximum Digging Depth
19.6 ft
Engine Model
Cat C3.6

Engine

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

Weights

Operating Weight
34000lb

Working Ranges & Forces

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

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow
247 L/min (65 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
3770psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed
11.5r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
25815ft·lbf

Service Refill Capacities

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)

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
9.2ft
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 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:

  • 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

Optional Equipment:

  • 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

312/A-Linkage, 4-Tine

Weight
937 lb
Width
40 in
Tine Spacing
12.2 in

315/316-Linkage, 4 Tine

Weight
1325 lb
Width
48 in
Tine Spacing
14.8 in

H115 GC S Hammer

Impact Energy Class
2212 ft-lb
Blows per Minute
450-800
Maximum Operating Weight
2928.2 lb

H110 GC S Hammer

Impact Energy Class
1475 ft·lbf
Blows per Minute
450-650
Minimum Operating Weight
2721 lb

G314 Demolition & Sorting Grapple

Grapple Area
0.49 yd³
Weight
2337 lb
Machine Class
12-18 Ton Excavators

S60 S Type Excavator Coupler: 573-3161

Weight
384 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
5 ton (US)
Width
13.39 in

S60 S Type Excavator Coupler: 573-3166

Weight
388 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
5 ton (US)
Width
13.39 in

S60 S Type Excavator Coupler: 573-3168

Weight
324 lb
Lifting Hook Capacity
5 ton (US)
Width
13.39 in

Pin Grabber Coupler (312-Linkage): 388-6156

Minimum Carrier Weight
11 ton (US)
Maximum Carrier Weight
15 ton (US)
Weight
414 lb

Pin Grabber Coupler (312-Linkage): 455-3914

Minimum Carrier Weight
11 ton (US)
Maximum Carrier Weight
15 ton (US)
Weight
414 lb

Hydraulic Connecting S Type Coupler HCS65: 590-2380

Machine Class
14-20
Height
15.2 in
Maximum Operating Pressure
5076 psi

Hydraulic Connecting S Type Coupler HCS65: 583-0661

Machine Class
14-20
Height
16.1 in
Maximum Operating Pressure
5076 psi

Hydraulic Connecting S Type Coupler HCS60: 590-2376

Machine Class
12-19
Height
15.4 in
Weight
331 lb

Hydraulic Connecting S Type Coupler HCS60: 590-2377

Machine Class
12-19
Weight
390 lb
Height
16.5 in

Severe Duty Bucket 1050 mm (42 in)

Width
42 in
Capacity
0.85 yd³
Weight
1113 lb

Severe Duty Bucket 750 mm (30 in)

Width
30 in
Capacity
0.54 yd³
Weight
893 lb

Severe Duty Bucket 900 mm (36 in)

Width
36 in
Capacity
0.69 yd³
Weight
1014 lb

Severe Duty Bucket 600 mm (24 in)

Width
24 in
Capacity
0.4 yd³
Weight
774 lb

General Duty Bucket 1200 mm (48 in)

Width
48 in
Capacity
1 yd³
Weight
1056 lb

General Duty Bucket 1050 mm (42 in)

Width
42 in
Capacity
0.84 yd³
Weight
968 lb

General Duty Bucket 900 mm (36 in)

Width
36 in
Capacity
0.69 yd³
Weight
914 lb

General Duty Bucket 600 mm (24 in)

Width
24 in
Capacity
0.4 yd³
Weight
670 lb

General Duty Bucket 450 mm (18 in)

Width
18 in
Capacity
0.27 yd³
Weight
564 lb

General Duty Bucket 750 mm (30 in)

Width
30 in
Capacity
0.54 yd³
Weight
769 lb

PROPLUS Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
34.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
39.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
39.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
39.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
5
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
28.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
31.5 in

PROPLUS Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
26 in

PROPLUS Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
22.4 in

PROPLUS Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
31.5 in

PROPLUS Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
26 in

PROPLUS Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
31.5 in

PROPLUS Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
20.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
2
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
20.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 563 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
22.2 in

PRO Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
39.6 in

PRO Thumb 1005 mm (40 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
39.6 in

PRO Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
34.6 in

PROPLUS Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
5
Stored Height
25.8 in
Overall Width
28.6 in

PRO Thumb 799 mm (32 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
31.5 in

PRO Thumb 879 mm (35 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
6
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
34.6 in

PRO Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
5
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
28.6 in

PRO Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
26 in

PRO Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.2 in
Overall Width
22.4 in

PRO Thumb 726 mm (29 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
5
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
28.6 in

PRO Thumb 799 mm (31 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
31.5 in

PRO Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
22.2 in

PRO Thumb 660 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
26 in

PRO Thumb 568 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
22.4 in

PRO Thumb 522 mm (21 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
2
Stored Height
25.3 in
Overall Width
20.6 in

PRO Thumb 563 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
25.9 in
Overall Width
22.2 in

SL Thumb 868 mm (34 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
5
Stored Height
20.4 in
Overall Width
34 in

SL Thumb 595 mm (23 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
20.4 in
Overall Width
23 in

SL Thumb 595 mm (23 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
19.5 in
Overall Width
23 in

SL Thumb 664 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
19.5 in
Overall Width
26 in

SL Thumb 545 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
21.5 in

SL Thumb 505 mm (20 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
19.5 in
Overall Width
20 in

SL Thumb 664 mm (26 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
26 in

SL Thumb 401 mm (16 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
20.4 in
Overall Width
18.1 in

SL Thumb 505 mm (20 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
20 in

SL Thumb 505 mm (20 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
19.5 in
Overall Width
20 in

SL Thumb 345 mm (14 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
19.5 in
Overall Width
14 in

SL Thumb 512 mm (20 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
20 in

SL Thumb 545 mm (22 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
4
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
21.5 in

SL Thumb 345 mm (14 in)

Number of Teeth/Tines
3
Stored Height
18.8 in
Overall Width
14 in

Specifications

Standard/Optional Features

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