The Cat® 315 excavator offers superior performance in a compact design. Standard, easy-to-use Cat technologies boost operator efficiencies and improve jobsite productivity while a large, ergonomic cab provides a comfortable working environment. Combined with simplified maintenance points, the 315 keeps you working, quickly and efficiently.
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Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 108HP
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 110hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 110HP
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 111hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 220in³
- Biodiesel Capability
- Up to B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, 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
- 19ft
- Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 16.9ft
- Minimum Working Equipment Radius
- 7.3ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 22180lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 13330lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 276 l/min (73 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 3770psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 12r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 25815ft·lbf
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 49gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 4gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 2gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 22.5gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 19gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6gal (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
- 9.3ft
- Shipping Length
- 24.7ft
- Shipping Length - with Blade
- 26.5ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 5.1ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 2.8ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4ft
- Track Length
- 12.3ft
- Length to Center of Rollers
- 9.9ft
- Track Gauge
- 6.5ft
- Transport Width
- 8.1ft
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.
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 95%
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
-
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Cab
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- Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
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- Cat Technologies
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- VisionLink®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- 2D E-Fence
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- Electrical System
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- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
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- Engine
-
- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
- Auto engine 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
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- 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
- Electric boom snubber
- Auxiliary line support
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- Safety And Security
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- Rear and right-side-view cameras
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
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- Service And Maintenance
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- 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
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- Undercarriage And Structures
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- Grease lubricated track link
- Tie down points on base frame
- 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
-
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Boom And Sticks
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- 4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
- 2.4 m (7'8") stub + 2.44 (8'0") fore Variable Angle boom
- 4.27 m (14'4") Power Offset boom
- 2.2 m (7'3") Reach stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
- 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
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- Cab
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- Deluxe cab: air suspension heated seat, 254 mm (10") touchscreen monitor
- Premium cab: air suspension heated and cooled seat, 10" touchscreen monitor
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
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- Cat Technologies
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- Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
- VisionLink Productivity
- Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
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- Electrical System
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- 360° lighting
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- Hydraulic System
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- Boom and stick lowering check valves
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- Safety And Security
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- Cat Detect - People Detection
- Cat Command remote control
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
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- Undercarriage And Structures
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- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
- 500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
- 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
- 770 mm (30 in) triple grouser shoes
- 2500 mm (8'2") blade
- 2600 mm (8'6") blade
- 2700 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
HM3013 Dedicated Bite Limiter Forestry Mulcher
- Motor
- Variable Torque Hydraulic Piston Motor
- Overall Width
- 65 in
- Drive Method
- Poly Chain Belt
HM2615 Standard Forestry Mulcher
- Motor
- Variable Torque Hydraulic Piston Motor
- Overall Width
- 73 in
- Drive Method
- Poly Chain Belt
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 1005 mm (40 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 6
- Stored Height
- 25.3 in
- Overall Width
- 39.6 in
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
- 25.8 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 879 mm (35 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 6
- Stored Height
- 25.8 in
- Overall Width
- 39.6 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 568 mm (22 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 4
- Stored Height
- 25.2 in
- Overall Width
- 22.4 in
PRO Thumb 660 mm (26 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 4
- Stored Height
- 25.2 in
- Overall Width
- 26 in
PRO Thumb 726 mm (29 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 5
- Stored Height
- 25.9 in
- Overall Width
- 28.6 in
PRO Thumb 522 mm (21 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 3
- Stored Height
- 25.9 in
- Overall Width
- 22.2 in
PRO Thumb 799 mm (31 in)
- Number of Teeth/Tines
- 4
- Stored Height
- 25.9 in
- Overall Width
- 31.5 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
Cat® Grade Connectivity
Cat® Detect with Rear Camera
Cat® Detect with Surround Cameras
Cat® Detect with Smart Camera
Cat® Seat Belt Reminder
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