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315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

315 GC Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, long 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.

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249

98hp

Engine Model

Cat C3.6

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

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 and Forces

Maximum Digging Depth

19.7ft

Boom

Reach 4.65 m (15'3")

Stick

Reach R3.0 m (9'10")

Bucket

GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Maximum Reach at Ground Level

28.5ft

Maximum Cutting Height

31.8ft

Maximum Loading Height

23.7ft

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

25815lbf·ft

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 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Shipping Height - Top of Cab

9.3ft

Handrail Height

9.4ft

Shipping Length

24.5ft

Shipping Length - with Blade

26.3ft

Tail Swing Radius

5.2ft

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: air suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
  • Electrical System
    • Maintenance free battery
    • LED chassis light, left-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
    • Automatic 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
    • Biodiesel capability up to B20
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuit
    • Auto two speed travel
    • Electric main control valve
    • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
    • Single type electronic 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
    • 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
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready Reach stick
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
  • Hydraulic System
    • 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
    • 2,500 mm (8'2") blade
    • 2,600 mm (8'6") blade
    • 2,700 mm (8'10") blade

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