Caterpillar 316E L

Series: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

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The 316E L from Caterpillar is part of the Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 120.7 hp (88.7 kW), with a displacement of 4,401.6 cm³. The unladen weight is 17,200.2 kg. Ground clearance is 442 mm. The tank holds 290.3 litres. The hydraulic tank holds 190 litres. The cooling system holds 24.2 litres. The oil fill is 13.6 litres. The engine fitted is the C4,4 ACERT. The Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator series covers 134 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.5 to 1,490.4 hp; the 316E L sits at the bottom of that range with 120.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 315C L below it with 116.6 hp and the 315D L above it with 123.7 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelC4.4 ACERTcorrect
Power120.7 hp (88.7 kW)correct
Displacement4,401.6 cm³correct
Coolant capacity24.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity13.6 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance442correct
Unladen weight17,200.2 kgcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity190 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity290.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,892.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.2 kW/t (89 kW / 17.2 t)

Stronger than 36% 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 316E L have?

The Caterpillar 316E L delivers 121 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 316E L weigh?

The unladen weight is 17,200 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 316E L have?

4,402 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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