The Cat® M316 Wheel Excavator helps provide top performance with simple-to-use technologies to get the job done fast. With low maintenance costs, long service intervals, and 100 percent daily ground level check, the M316 helps save you time and money. The M316 helps give you the power to work long while putting money in your pocket.
Engine Power - ISO 14396 148 hp
Operating Weight Maximum 36990 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 and EU Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat® C4.4
Engine Power - ISO 14396 148hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 150hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 141hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 143hp (metric)
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, Clean Emission Module (CEM) exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan running at intermediate speed. Rated speed 2,000 rpm. Advert
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 5in
Note (1) Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator and 10.00-20 tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
Operating Weight Maximum 36990lb
Operating Weight Minimum 36400lb
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 Speed 10.2r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 32305lbf·ft
Note (1) *For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower.
Cooling System 6.3gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 5.3gal (US)
Fuel Tank 92.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 68.7gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 31.7gal (US)
Boom Variable Adjustable Boom 5.2 m (17'1")
Bucket GD 0.8 m³ (1.05 yd³)
Counterweight Clearance 4.3ft
Ground Clearance 1.3ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 11ft
Shipping Length 28.6ft
Stick 2.5 m (8'2")
Support Point 11.6ft
Tail Swing Radius 7.7ft
Undercarriage Length 16.3ft
Wheel Base 8.4ft
Boom Variable Adjustable Boom 5.2 m (17'1")
Bucket GD 0.8 m³ (1.05 yd³)
Bucket Forces (ISO) 26752lbf
Maximum Cutting Height 33.6ft
Maximum Digging Depth 19.4ft
Maximum Loading Height 23.9ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Line 30.2ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 15.2ft
Note (1) Range values are with dual pneumatic tires (10.00-20). Range values are calculated with a GD bucket (CW) and CW-30 quick coupler with a tip radius of 1484 mm (4'10"). Force values are calculated with heavy lift on, a GD bucket (pin-on) and a tip radius of
Stick 2.5 m (8'2")
Stick Forces (ISO) 15512lbf
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 (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons).
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
5.2 m (17'1") Variable Adjustable Boom
2.5 m (8'2'') stick
LED lights on boom and cab
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
Maintenance-free batteries
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
Cat C4.4 Single Turbo diesel engine
Power mode selector
One-touch low idle with automatic engine speed control
Automatic engine idle shutdown
52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
Cold starting capability -18°C (0°F)
Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
Boom, stick and bucket drift reduction valves
Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
Heavy lift mode
Rear and right-side-view cameras
Wide angle mirrors
Signal/warning horn
Lockable disconnect switch
Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
Integrated vehicle health management system
VisionLink®
Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot
All wheel drive
Automatic brake/axle lock
2600 kg (5,732 lb) counterweight
Sound-suppressed ROPS cab
Keyless push-to-start engine control
Openable two-piece front window (laminated)
Height-adjustable console, infinite with no tool
High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
Electrical refueling pump
Boom and stick lowering check valves
Bucket cylinder check valves
Two-slider joysticks
Joystick steering
360° visibility
Travel alarm
Inspection lighting
2D E-fence
Cab Avoidance
Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
Cat Grade with 2D
Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
Laser catcher
Cat Grade 3D Ready
Cat Grade Connectivity
Cat Grade with Assist
Cat Payload
Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) Integration
10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
445/70R 19.5, single tires
3300 kg (7,280) counterweight
Operator Protective Guards (OPG)