The Cat® M315 Wheeled Excavator provides top performance to get the job done faster. Save time and money with low maintenance costs, longer service intervals, and 100 percent daily ground level maintenance. The compact radius design makes it easy to work in space restricted environments. The M315 gives you the power to work longer while putting money in your pocket.
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 148 hp
Operating Weight Maximum 39680 lb
Maximum Travel Speed 21.7 mile/h
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 150 hp (metric)
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4.1in
Displacement 268.5in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards.
Engine Model C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 150hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 148hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 145hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 147hp (metric)
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standar
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
Stroke 127mm
Operating Weight Maximum 39680lb
Operating Weight Minimum 34610lb
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear 3.4mile/h
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear 9.3mile/h
Drawbar Pull 23380lbf
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear 6.2mile/h
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear 21.7mile/h
Maximum Travel Speed 21.7mile/h
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement 73gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift 5366psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit 5076psi
Maximum Swing Torque 30340ft·lbf
Swing Speed 9.1r/min
Cooling System 24l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 5.3gal (US)
Fuel Tank 74gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 58.1gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 23.8gal (US)
Boom VA 5.2 m (17'1")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
Counterweight Clearance 4.2ft
Ground Clearance 1.5ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 10.9ft
Shipping Length 25.1ft
Stick 2.5m (8'2")
Support Point 10.1ft
Tail Swing Radius 5.9ft
Undercarriage Length 16ft
Wheel Base 8.4ft
Boom Type VA 5.2 m (17'1")
Bucket GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
Bucket Forces (ISO) 23830lbf
Cutting Height 34.2ft
Digging Height 18.4ft
Dump Height 25.2ft
Reach at Ground Level 29.6ft
Stick 2.5m (8'2")
Stick Forces (ISO) 15961lbf
Vertical Wall Digging Depth 15ft
Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ROPS, sound suppression
High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
5.2 m (17'1") variable adjustable boom
LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
Maintenance-free batteries
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Cat C4.4 engine
Power mode selector
One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
Auto engine idle shutdown
52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
-18°C (0°F) cold start capability
Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
Electric fuel priming pump
Automatic swing brake
Auto hydraulic oil warm up
Electronic main control valve
Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves
1-slider joystick
Heavy lift mode
Separate dedicated swing pump
Adjustable hydraulic aggressiveness
Electronic pattern changer
Auxiliary high pressure circuit
Rear- and right-side-view cameras
Wide angle mirrors
Ground-level engine shutoff switch
Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S)
Integrated vehicle health management system
VisionLink
Remote Flash
Remote Troubleshoot
Creeper speed
Electronic swing and travel lock
Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system and travel motor, adjustable braking force
Oscillating front axle, lockable, with remote greasing point
Automatic brake/axle lock
4000 kg (8,820 lb) counterweight
All wheel drive
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Deluxe cab
Premium cab
2.2 m (7'3") stick
2.5 m (8'2") stick
Electrical refueling pump
2-slider joystick
Second high-pressure auxiliary circuit (one/ two-way high-pressure flow)
Medium pressure auxiliary circuit (one/two-way medium-pressure flow)
Quick coupler circuit
SmartBoom™
Ride control
Cat tiltrotator support
Joystick steering
360° visibility
Cat asset tracker
Signaling/warning horn
Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
Cat Grade Connectivity
Cat Grade 2D
Cat Grade with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
Laser catcher
Grade Assist
Cat Payload
Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
315/70R22.5, no gap dual tires
445/70R 19.5, single tires
300-80-22.5 dual pneumatic, spacerless tire
