Caterpillar 315D L

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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With the 315D L, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 123.7 hp (85.8 kW), with a displacement of 4,250.8 cm³. The unladen weight is 16,699.9 kg. Ground clearance is 460.2 mm. The tank holds 300.2 litres. The pump delivers 150.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 190 litres. Working pressure is 350 bar. The cooling system holds 22.3 litres. The oil fill is 17.8 litres. The engine fitted is the C4,2 ACERT. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 315D L sits at the bottom of that range with 123.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 318B LN below it with 120.7 hp and the 320B LN above it with 129.8 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 modelC4.2 ACERTcorrect
Power123.7 hp (85.8 kW)correct
Displacement4,250.8 cm³correct
Coolant capacity22.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity17.8 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance460.2correct
Unladen weight16,699.9 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow150.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity190 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure350 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity300.2 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height2,871.2correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.1 kW/t (86 kW / 16.7 t)

Stronger than 33% 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 315D L have?

The Caterpillar 315D L delivers 124 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 315D L weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,700 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 315D L have?

4,251 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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