Caterpillar 315C

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The Caterpillar 315C belongs to the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 116.6 hp (82 kW), with a displacement of 4,991.5 cm³. The unladen weight is 16,401.9 kg. Ground clearance is 460.2 mm. The tank holds 285 litres. The pump delivers 149.9 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 190 litres. Working pressure is 343.4 bar. The cooling system holds 22.3 litres. The oil fill is 19.3 litres. The engine fitted is the 3046 T. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 315C sits at the bottom of that range with 116.6 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 317B LN below it with 110.5 hp and the 316E L above it with 120.7 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3046 Tcorrect
Power116.6 hp (82 kW)correct
Displacement4,991.5 cm³correct
Coolant capacity22.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity19.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance460.2correct
Unladen weight16,401.9 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow149.9 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity190 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343.4 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity285 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height2,880.4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5 kW/t (82 kW / 16.4 t)

Stronger than 32% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 315C have?

The Caterpillar 315C delivers 117 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 315C weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,402 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 315C have?

4,992 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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