Cat 317 User Manual
Cat® 317
Hydraulic Excavator
The 317 Hydraulic Excavator boosts productivity on your jobsite. Standard, easy-to-use Cat® technologies, performance upgrades,
and low fuel and maintenance costs allow you to move material all day with speed and precision while keeping more money in
your pocket.
Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specic congurations available in your region.
High Performance and Productivity
• Increased breakout forces and hydraulic power increase
productivit y by up to eight percent over the previous model.
• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance
of power and ef ciency while giving you the control you need for
precise digging requirements.
• Reduce fuel consumption by up to ve percent over the previous
model.
• Match your machine to the job with power modes. Let Smar t
mode automatically match engine and hydraulic power to working
conditions. Power mode constantly provides maximum productivity,
and ECO mode minimizes fuel consumption in less-demanding
applications.
• 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 safety and uptime.
• Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide
range of Cat at tachments.
• The Cat C4.4 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
• Don’t let the temperature stop you from working. The 317 has an
optional cold-start capabilit y of -25°C (-13°F).
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Boost Efciency and Productivity with
Cat Technology
• Boost productivity up to 45 percent versus traditional grading with
the standard Cat Grade with 2D system – includes indicate-only and
laser capability.
• Dig with guidance to depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade.
You can set up to four different depth and slope targets to help save
time and money.
• Standard 2D E-Fence prevents your machine from moving outside
operator-dened parameters.
• Achieve precise load targets and increase loading efciency with
standard Cat Payload which provides on-the-go weighing and realtime estimates of your payload without swinging.
• Upgrade to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D to create and edit grade
designs with ease on a second high-resolution 254 mm (10 in)
touchscreen monitor.
• Upgrade to Cat Grade with 3D to create and edit designs with ease
and see the front linkage’s full range of motion on a second highresolution 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor.
• Know the excavator ’s exact position relative to GPS and GLONASS
systems. The machine automatically compensates for excavator
pitch and roll caused by sloping ground conditions.
• Use the excavator’s onboard cell technology to quickly connect to
3D services like Trimble Connected Communit y or Virtual Reference
Station.
• Remote Troubleshoot connects you to a dealer service pro to help
solve your problem and quickly get you to work.
• Remote Flash works around your schedule to ensure your machine’s
software is up to date for optimal performance.
• The Cat App helps you manage eet location, hours, and
maintenance schedules; it also alerts you for required maintenance
and even allows you to request service from your local Cat dealer
• Standard Product Link
from your connected assets – any type and any brand. Information
such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time,
maintenance aler ts, diagnostic codes, and machine health can be
viewed online through web and mobile applications.
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automatically and accurately collects data
Cat® 317 Hydraulic Excavator
Work in Comfort in the All-New Cab
• Increase operator productivity with an all-new, larger cab.
• The Comfort cab is equipped with a mechanical suspension seat.
The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable, while the Premium seat
is heated and cooled and adjusts automatically.
• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left 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 ports and Bluetooth
connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
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Simple to Operate
• Start the engine with the push of a but ton, a Bluetooth key fob, a
smartphone app, or the unique Operator ID function.
• Program your preferred power mode and joystick set tings 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 PL161 Attachment Locator is a Bluetooth device that
makes nding your attachments and other gear quick and easy. The
excavator’s onboard Bluetooth reader or Cat App on your phone
will locate the device automatically.
• Save time and energy with work tool recognition. A simple shake
of the attached tool conrms its identity, ensuring all attachment
settings are correct , so you can get to work quickly and ef ciently.
• Not sure how a function works or how to maintain your machine?
Simply access the operator’s manual through the touchscreen
monitor.
Lower Maintenance Costs
• Expect up to 20 percent less maintenance costs over the previous
model.
• 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.
• Track your machine’s lter life and maintenance intervals on the
in-cab monitor.
• 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.
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• S·O·S
ports are located at ground level, simplif ying maintenance
and allowing for quick, easy ex traction of uid samples for analysis.
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.
• A ground-level shutof f switch stops all fuel to the engine and shuts
down the machine when activated.
• A rearview and right-side-view camera are standard. Upgrade
to 360° visibility to easily see objects and personnel around the
excavator in a single view.
• 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 plat form 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 safety restraints.
• Antennas have theft-prevention bolts; a special tool makes them
easy to remove at the end of a shift.
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