315F L

Net Power - ISO 9249: 97 hp / 72 kW
Operating Weight: 37794 lb / 17140 kg
Maximum Digging Depth: 19.5 ft / 5950 mm

The Cat® 315F is a productive and versatile solution for medium duty applications. Its compact radius design allows you to work in tight spaces without compromising performance. The powerful hydraulic system increases productivity, making the 315F excavator a top performer in the 15-ton size class.

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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249	97 hp / 72 kW
Engine Model	C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	100 hp / 74 kW
Bore	4.1 in / 105 mm
Stroke	5 in / 127 mm
Displacement	270 in³ / 4.4 l

Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow	256 l/min (67 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	4420 psi / 30500 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3340 psi / 23000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5080 psi / 35000 kPa

Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	11 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	22790 ft·lbf / 30.9 kN·m

Weights
Operating Weight	37794 lb / 17140 kg

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity	47 gal (US) / 178 l
Cooling System	7.4 gal (US) / 28 l
Engine Oil	3.6 gal (US) / 13.5 l
Swing Drive	0.6 gal (US) / 2.4 l
Final Drive - Each	0.8 gal (US) / 3 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	42.3 gal (US) / 160 l
Hydraulic Tank	22.2 gal (US) / 84 l
DEF Tank	5 gal (US) / 19 l

Dimensions
Boom	Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket	GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	9.83 ft / 3000 mm
Shipping Length	24.4 ft / 7450 mm
Shipping Length - with Blade	26.25 ft / 8010 mm
Tail Swing Radius	5 ft / 1530 mm
Counterweight Clearance	2.83 ft / 860 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft / 440 mm
Track Length	12.33 ft / 3750 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	10 ft / 3040 mm
Track Gauge	6.5 ft / 1990 mm
Transport Width	8.8 ft / 2690 mm

Working Ranges and Forces
Maximum Digging Depth	19.5 ft / 5950 mm
Boom	Reach 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick	R3.0 m (9'10")
Bucket	GD 0.53 m³ (0.69 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	28.5 ft / 8680 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	31.67 ft / 9640 mm
Maximum Loading Height	23.58 ft / 7190 mm
Minimum Loading Height	6.75 ft / 2060 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	18.92 ft / 5770 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.33 ft / 5280 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO	21420 lbf / 95.3 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO	13130 lbf / 58.4 kN

Standard Equipment

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAB
- ROPS, standard sound suppression
- Adjustable seat, armrest, and console
- Color LCD display
- Auto climate control
- AM/FM Radio
- Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGY
- Cat Product Link
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 12V, 5A power supply
- Time delay function for boom and cab light
ENGINE
- C4.4 Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV diesel engine
- Biodiesel capable up to B20
- 2,300 m (7,500 ft.) altitude capability
- Electric priming pump
- Auto engine speed control
- Side-by-side cooling system
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Block heater capability
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick regeneration circuit
- Auto swing brake
- High-performance hydraulic return filter
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- One key security system
- Door and cap locks
- Lockable external tool/storage box
- Signaling/warning horn
- Travel alarm
- Secondary engine shutoff switch
- Emergency boom down
- Openable skylight as emergency exit
- Rearview camera
- Mirrors, rearview (frame - right)
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 3.56 mt (7,850 lbs) counterweight
- Towing eye for diagonal lashing on base frame
- Grease lubricated track (GLT) with resin seal
- Center track guiding guard

Optional Equipment

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOM AND STICKS
- 4.65m (15'3") reach boom
- Variable angle boom
- Power offset Boom for 2.13m (7') stick
- R3.0 m (9'10") stick
- R2.8 m (9'2") stick
- R2.5 m (8'2") stick
- 2.13m (7') stick
- R2.1 m (6'11") stick
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGY
- Cat Grade Control - Depth and Slope
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Right-side boom light
- Premium surround lighting package
ENGINE
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
- Engine idle shutdown function
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Fine swing control
- Auxiliary hydraulics
- Quick coupler line
- Boom lowering control device
- Stick lowering check device
- Two-way control pattern changer
- Medium-pressure line
- High-pressure line
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Bolt-on FOGS
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
- Rubber pad for 500 mm (20in) triple grouser shoes
- 2500 mm (8'2") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control
- 2600 mm (8'6") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control
- 2700 mm (8'10") blade with replaceable cutting edge with lever control

Clean-up

These buckets are a blend of Ditch Cleaning and General Duty Bucket capabilities.

Model	Width	Capacity	Weight
Clean-up Bucket 1500 mm (60 in): 439-7298	60 in / 1500 mm	1.33 yd³ / 1.02 m³	1389 lb / 630 kg

General Duty

Cat® General Duty Buckets are the perfect choice for general digging, loading and other dirt-handling applications.

Model	Width	Tooth Count	Tooth Style
500mm (20in) CW-20S	20 in / 500 mm	3 tct	J250

Equipment Management

Cat® Equipment Management gives you access to the data you need to keep your equipment on the job site and earning money. You can track equipment location and hours, monitor machine use and health, then take informed action that will keep your operation running smoothly, efficiently and profitably.

Model
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Performance Hammers

Cat® hydraulic hammers make short work of your demolition, construction, quarry and production breaking needs. Cat Hammers are high performance breakers, designed to help you get the most from your Cat excavators.

Model	Blows per Minute	Minimum Operating Weight	Rated Flow - Minimum
H110 S	450 to 1000	2090 lb / 950 kg	16 gal/min / 60 l/min
H115 S	370 to 800	2354 lb / 1070 kg	19 gal/min / 70 l/min
H120 S	350 to 620	3256 lb / 1480 kg	26 gal/min / 100 l/min

Ditch Cleaning Tilt

Designed for cleaning ditches, sloping, grading and other finish work.

Model	Width	Capacity	Weight
Ditch Cleaning Tilt Bucket 1200 mm (48 in): 509-9130	48 in / 1200 mm	0.63 yd³ / 0.48 m³	1240 lb / 563 kg
Ditch Cleaning Tilt Bucket 1500 mm (60 in): 509-9131	60 in / 1500 mm	0.75 yd³ / 0.57 m³	1424 lb / 646 kg

Pin Grabber Couplers

Pin Grabber Couplers bring another level of productivity and versatility to your operation. Add the ability to change attachments quickly and conveniently to your operation, while staying aligned to worldwide safety standards.

Model	Weight	Width - Machine Interface	Lifting Eye Working Load Limit
Pin Grabber Excavator Coupler - 315-Linkage	659 lb / 299 kg	18.1 in / 460 mm	11 ton (US) / 10 ton (US)
Pin Grabber Excavator Coupler - 312-Linkage	414 lb / 188 kg	15 in / 381 mm	11 ton (US) / 10 ton (US)

Tiltrotators

Helps you get the job done faster with the quality you expect from Cat products. Integrated to your excavator, Tiltrotators are productive, easy-to-use, and add value to your operation. Tiltrotators are a versatile solution providing enhancements to your operation.

Model	Machine Class	Weight	Interface Options: Top-Bottom
TRS10 Tiltrotator: 516-6765	11-16 ton Excavators	937 lb / 425 kg	S60 / S60
TRS10 Tiltrotator: 555-1563	11-16 ton Excavators	988 lb / 448 kg	Pin-on / S60
TRS10 Tiltrotator: 516-6766	11-16 ton Excavators	1036 lb / 470 kg	Pin-on / S60

Productivity

VisionLink® Productivity is a cloud-based application that is scalable to any size operation. Detailed Cat Production Measurement data, machine data and jobsite data are transmitted from the onboard Cat Product Link™ device directly to the web platform, for you to access wherever you are, via your mobile, tablet or desktop device.

Model
VisionLink® Productivity

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