315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
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 ...
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 98HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 100HP
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 220in³
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
- 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
- 25815ft·lbf
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
- 36.5gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 19gal (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
- 9.4ft
- 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
- 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.
FUEL SAVING PERFORMANCE MATCHED TO THE JOB
- Use up to 15 percent less fuel than the 315F to keep you moving and productive on the jobsite.
- Work confidently in space-restricted areas. Dig, swing, and dump within a working space of 3.96 m (12 ft 11 in).
- Easily work on slopes and move around the jobsite with 10 percent more swing torque.
- The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while providing the control needed for precise digging requirements.
- Smart mode meets your power needs by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
- Get higher production in demanding applications, easier penetration into piles, and faster cycle times with Cat® Advansys™ bucket tips. Quickly change tips with a simple lug wrench instead of a hammer or special tool, improving safety and uptime.
- Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
- The Cat C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS
- Expect up to 25 percent less maintenance costs than the 315F.
- Quickly check and service your machine with all daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.
- Check the engine oil level quickly and safely from the ground. Fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.
- The new hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval – 50 percent longer than previous filter designs.
- Track your machine’s filter life and maintenance intervals on the in-cab monitor.
- S·O·SSM ports are located at ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
WORK IN COMFORT IN THE ALL-NEW CAB
- Increase operator productivity with an all-new, 13 percent larger cab.
- The cab has a wide seat that adjusts for operators of all sizes.
- Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.
- Advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration.
- Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls, all located in front of you.
- Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document holder, and coat hook are also provided.
- Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
RELIABLE, WHATEVER THE ENVIRONMENT
- Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The 315 GC has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 52° C (125° F) without derate and cold-start capability of -25° C (-13° F).
- Auto warm up speeds up hydraulic oil warming in cold temperatures and helps prolong the life of components.
- Grease sealed between track pins and bushings reduces travel noise and prevents debris from entering to increase undercarriage life.
- The track guiding guard helps keep the excavator track aligned when traveling and working on slopes.
- The sloped track frame prevents mud and debris accumulation, helping reduce the risk of track damage.
SIMPLE TO OPERATE
- Start the engine with the push of a button or the unique Operator ID function.
- Program your preferred power mode and joystick settings using your operator ID. The excavator will automatically remember your selections.
- Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution touchscreen monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
- The Cat Locator is a Bluetooth device that makes finding your attachments and other gear quick and easy. The available Bluetooth reader or Cat App on your phone will locate the device automatically.
- Not sure how a function works or how to maintain your machine? Simply access the operator’s manual through the touchscreen monitor.
- Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
SAFETY
- Access all daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the machine.
- The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
- Smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a wider skylight hatch provide 60 percent greater vertical visibility.
- The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
- A ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine and shuts down the machine when activated.
- A rearview and right-side-view camera are standard, increasing safety and visibility.
- New service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to the upper service platform. Prevent slipping with the anti-skid punch plate on the platform steps.
- Optional boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse flow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.
- Brightly colored seatbelts allow easy recognition of properly utilized safety restraints.
