315 Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 315 excavator offers excellent 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.

Specifications

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 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
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
25815lbf·ft

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 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
9.3ft
Handrail Height
9.4ft
Shipping Length
24.4ft
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
8.2ft

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/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
    • Air suspension heated seat, 254 mm (10") touchscreen monitor
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink®
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
    • Cat Grade with 2D
    • Cat Assist
    • Cat Payload
  • Electrical System
    • Maintenance free battery
    • LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
    • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
  • 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
  • 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
  • Safety And Security
    • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
    • Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
    • Signaling/warning horn
    • 2D E-Fence
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
    • Ground-level engine oil dipstick
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
  • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
    • 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
  • Cab
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
    • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
    • Operator Coaching
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
    • Rear and right-side-view cameras
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 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
    • 2500 mm (8'2") blade
    • 2600 mm (8'6") blade
    • 2700 mm (8'10") blade

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