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Cat® 315 GC
Hydraulic Excavator
The Cat® 315 GC Excavator ts your jobsite and your wallet. Simplied maintenance points, longer maintenance intervals, and
fuel saving features and components keep owning and operating costs low. Combined with its compact radius design and a large,
ergonomic cab, the 315 GC keeps you working efciently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.
Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specic congurations available in your region.
Fuel Saving Performance Matched to the Job
• Use up to 15 percent less fuel than the 315F to keep you moving and
productive on the jobsite.
• Work condently in space-restricted areas. Dig, swing, and dump
within a working space of 3.96 m (12 ft 11 in).
• Easily work on slopes and move around the jobsite with 10 percent
more swing torque.
• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of
power and efciency while providing the control needed for precise
digging requirements.
• Smart mode meets your power needs by automatically matching
engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.
• Get higher production in demanding applications, easier
penetration into piles, and faster cycle times with Cat® Advansys™
bucket tips. Quickly change tips with a simple lug wrench instead of
a hammer or special tool, improving safet y and uptime.
• Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide
range of Cat at tachments.
• The Cat C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
emission standards.
Lower Maintenance Costs
• Expect up to 25 percent less maintenance costs than the 315F.
• Quickly check and service your machine with all daily maintenance
points accessible from ground level.
• Check the engine oil level quickly and safely from the ground. Fill
and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently
located second dipstick.
• The new hydraulic oil lter provides improved ltration
performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the lter is
replaced, and longer life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval –
50 percent longer than previous lter designs.
• Track your machine’s lter life and maintenance intervals on the
in-cab monitor.
• S•O•SSM ports are located at ground level, simplifying maintenance
and allowing for quick, easy extraction of uid samples for analysis.
Work in Comfort in the All-New Cab
• Increase operator productivit y with an all-new, 13 percent
larger cab.
• The cab has a wide seat that adjusts for operators of all sizes.
• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up lef t console.
• Advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration.
• Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls, all
located in front of you.
• Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind
the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, document
holder, and coat hook are also provided.
• Use the standard radio’s USB por ts and Bluetooth® technology to
connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
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Cat® 315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
Reliable, Whatever the Environment
• Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The 315 GC has
a standard high-ambient temperature capabilit y of 52° C (125° F )
without derate and cold-start capability of -25° C (-13° F).
• Auto warm up speeds up hydraulic oil warming in cold temperatures
and helps prolong the life of components.
• Grease sealed bet ween track pins and bushings reduces travel noise
and prevents debris from entering to increase undercarriage life.
• The track guiding guard helps keep the excavator track aligned
when traveling and working on slopes.
• The sloped track frame prevents mud and debris accumulation,
helping reduce the risk of track damage.
Simple to Operate
• Start the engine with the push of a button or the unique Operator ID
function.
• Program your preferred power mode and joystick settings using
your operator ID. The excavator will automatically remember your
selections.
• Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution touchscreen
monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
• The Cat Locator is a Bluetooth device that makes nding your
attachments and other gear quick and easy. The available
Bluetooth reader or Cat App on your phone will locate the device
automatically.
• Not sure how a function works or how to maintain your machine?
Simply access the operator’s manual through the touchscreen
monitor.
Safety
• Access all daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for
you to climb on top of the machine.
• The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
• Smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a wider skylight hatch
provide 60 percent greater vertical visibility.
• The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and
travel functions in the lowered position.
• A ground-level shut-off switch stops all fuel to the engine and shuts
down the machine when activated.
• A rearview and right-side-view camera are standard, increasing
safety and visibilit y.
• New service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access
to the upper service platform. Prevent slipping with the anti-skid
punch plate on the platform steps.
• Optional boom and stick lowering check valves prevent reverse
ow, keeping your front linkage securely in place should the
hydraulic system unexpectedly lose power.
• Brightly colored seatbelts allow easy recognition of properly
utilized safet y restraints.
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Standard and Optional Equipment
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Standard Optional Standard Optional
BOOM AND STICKS
4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
R2.5 m (8'2") stick
R2.8 m (9'2") stick
R2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
R3.0 m (9'10") stick
CAB
ROPS, sound suppression
Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat,
8" touchscreen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGY
Cat Product Link™
Auto hammer stop
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Maintenance free battery
LED chassis light, lef t-side/right-side
boom lights, cab lights
Programmable time-delay LED working
lights
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
ENGINE
C3.6 Tier 4 Final/Stage V Diesel Engine
Automatic engine speed control
Automatic engine shutdown
52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling
capacity without derate
-25° C (-13° F) cold start capability
Electric fuel priming pump
Variable speed fan
Single fuel ltration system
Double element air lter with integrated
precleaner
Biodiesel capability up to B20
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Automatic hydraulic warm up
Automatic two-speed travel
Electric main control valve
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
Single type electronic pump
Electric boom snubber
Auxiliary line support
Boom and stick lowering check valves
Medium-pressure line
High-pressure line
Quick coupler line
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Rear and right-side-view cameras
Ground level engine shutoff switch
Service platform with anti-skid plate and
countersunk bolts
Signaling/warning horn
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Grouped engine oil and fuel lters
Ground level engine oil dipstick
S•O•S sampling ports
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
Grease lubricated track link
ISO 15818 tie-down points on base frame
500 mm (2 0") triple grouser shoes
500 mm (2 0") triple grouser shoes with
rubber pad
500 mm (2 0") rubber shoe
600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
3,83 0 kg (8,4 40 lb) counterweight
2,50 0 mm (8'2") blade
2,60 0 mm (8'6") blade
2,700 mm (8'10") blade
Cat® 315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specic offering availability in your area.
For additional information and additional regional offerings, refer to the Technical Specications brochure available
at www.cat.com or your Cat dealer.
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Cat® 315 GC Hydraulic Excavator
Technical Specifications
Engine
Engine Model C3.6
Engine Power – ISO 14 396 74 kW 100 hp
Net Power – ISO 9249 73 kW 98 hp
Bore 98 mm 4 in
Stroke 120 mm 5 in
Displacement 3.6 L 2 20 in
• Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission s tandards.
• Recommended for use up to 4500 m (14,764 ft) altitude wi th engine power
derate above 3 000 m (9,8 42 ft).
• Net power available at the ywheel when the engine is equipped with fan,
air cleaner, aftertreatment, and alternator with engine speed at 2,4 00 rpm.
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Hydraulic System
Main System – Maximum F low 247 L /min 65 gal /min
Maximum Pressure – Equipment 35 000 kPa 5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure – Travel 35 000 kPa 5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure – Swing 26 000 kPa 3,770 psi
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed 11.5 rpm
Maximum Swing Torque 35 kN-m 25,815 lbf-f t
Machine Weights
Operating Weight 15 40 0 kg 34,000 lb
• Long undercarriage, Reach Boom + R3.0 (9'10") stick, GD 0. 53m3 (0.6 9 yd³)
bucket , 700 mm (28 ") triple grouser shoes and 3.83 m t (8,4 40 lb) counterweight.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacit y 187 L 49.4 gal
Cooling System 15 L 4.0 gal
Engine Oil 8 L 2 .1 gal
Final Drive 3 L 0.8 gal
Hydraulic System (including tank) 138 L 36.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank 7 2 L 19.0 gal
Dimensions
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15’3”)
Stick Reach R3.0 (9'10 ")
Bucket GD 0.53 m3 (0.6 9 yd3)
Shipping Height (top of cab) 2810 mm 9'3"
Handrail Height 28 60 mm 9'5"
Shipping Length 7530 mm 24'8"
Shipping Length (with blade) 80 90 mm 26'7"
Tail Swing Radius 1570 mm 5'2"
Counterweight Clearance 880 mm 2'11"
Ground Clearance 440 mm 1'5"
Track Length 3750 mm 12'4"
Length to Center of Rollers 30 40 mm 10'0"
Track Gauge 199 0 mm 6'6"
Transport Width 2690 mm 8'10"
Working Ranges and Forces
Boom Reach 4.65 m (15’3”)
Stick Reach R3.0 (9'10 ")
Bucket GD 0.53 m3 (0.6 9 yd3)
Maximum Digging Depth 5990 mm 19’8”
Maximum Reach at Ground Line 8690 mm 28’6”
Maximum Cutting Height 9690 mm 31’9”
Maximum Loading Height 7220 mm 23’8”
Minimum Loading Height 2 080 mm 6’10”
Maximum Depth Cut for 2 400 mm (8’0”) Level
Bottom
Maximum Ver tical Wall Digging Depth 5180 mm 17’0”
Minimum Working Equipment Radius 2240 mm 7’4”
Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 98.6 7 kN 22,180 lbf
Stick Digging Force (ISO) 59.27 kN 13,330 lbf
5810 mm 19’1”
Air Conditioning System
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the uorinated
greenhouse gas refrigerant R13 4a (Global Warming Potential = 14 30). The
system contains 0.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of
1.144 metric tonnes.
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