315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
Overview
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.
Engine
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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 |
Working Ranges & Forces
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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
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Main System - Maximum Flow |
247 L/min (65 gal/min) |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment |
5075psi |
Maximum Pressure - Travel |
5075psi |
Maximum Pressure - Swing |
3770psi |
Swing Mechanism
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Swing Speed |
11.5r/min |
Maximum Swing Torque |
25815ft·lbf |
Service Refill Capacities
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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
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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
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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:
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Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Boom And Sticks
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4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
Cab
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Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
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Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8") touch screen monitor
Electrical System
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Maintenance free battery
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LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
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Programmable time-delay LED working lights
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Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Engine
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Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
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Auto engine speed control
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Engine idle shutdown
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52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
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-25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
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Electric fuel priming pump
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Variable speed fan
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Single fuel filtration system
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Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
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Biodiesel capability up to B20
Hydraulic System
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Boom and stick regeneration circuit
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Auto hydraulic warm up
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Auto two speed travel
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Electric main control valve
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Boom and stick drift reduction valve
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Single type electronic pump
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Auxiliary line support
Safety And Security
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Rear and right-side-view cameras
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Ground-level engine shutoff switch
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Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
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Signaling/warning horn
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Auto Hammer Stop
Service And Maintenance
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Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
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Ground-level engine oil dipstick
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Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
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Integrated vehicle health management system
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Lockable disconnect switch
Undercarriage And Structures
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Grease lubricated track link
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Tie down points on base frame
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3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight
Optional Equipment:
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Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Boom And Sticks
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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
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Boom and stick lowering check valves
Medium-pressure line
High-pressure line
Quick coupler line
Safety And Security
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Swing alarm
Inspection lighting
Undercarriage And Structures
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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