Caterpillar M316C

Series: Caterpillar Mobile Excavator

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With the M316C, Caterpillar offers a model from the Caterpillar Mobile Excavator series. The engine delivers 102.9 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,997.7 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 17,850 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,603 mm. Ground clearance is 378 mm. The tank holds 310 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The pump delivers 245.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 230.2 litres. Working pressure is 350 bar. The cooling system holds 39.4 litres. The oil fill is 16.3 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat 3056E ATAAC. Tyre size: 10,00-20. The Caterpillar Mobile Excavator series covers 23 models. Rated output within it ranges from 53 to 123.8 kW; the M316C sits in the upper part of that range with 102.9 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the M315D below it with 100.7 kW and the M320 above it with 103.7 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 21 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3056E ATAACcorrect
Power102.9 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement5,997.7 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged with Aftercoolercorrect
Coolant capacity39.4 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity16.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,603correct
Ground clearance378correct
Unladen weight17,850 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typehydrostatic transmissioncorrect
Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size10.00-20correct

Working data

Pump flow245.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity230.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure350 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity310 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,173correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.8 kW/t (103 kW / 17.9 t)

Stronger than 42% 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 M316C have?

The Caterpillar M316C delivers 103 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar M316C weigh?

The unladen weight is 17,850 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar M316C have?

6 cylinders, 5,998 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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