Caterpillar 318E BROCHURE

318E

Hydraulic Excavator

Engine Weights

Engine Model Cat Net Power – SAE J1349 85 kW 113 hp Maximum Operating Weight 19 200 kg 42,340 lb

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed 3.9 km/h 2.4 mph Maximum Drawbar Pull 206.9 kN 46,510 lbf

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C4.4 ACERT™ Minimum Operating Weight 18 600 kg 41,010 lb

If you are looking for a productive, fuel-ef cient, easy-to-operate-and-transport 18metric ton machine with lower emissions, you will nd it in the all-new 318E. Built to meet today’s U.S.EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards, the 318Emakes an excellent choice for people who needa well-balanced utility machine that delivers power and fuel economy in an easy-to-transport package. Infact, this new model comes equipped with several new features and bene ts that will delight both you and youroperators.

The 318E features two power modes: High power mode is when you need maximum production; economy mode is when you need to balance performance with fuel economy. Two additional fuel-saving features are on demand engine power and engine idle shutdown. On demand engine power keeps engine speed low during light loading and automatically adjusts speed up when it senses a heavier load; engine idle shutdown automatically shuts the engine off when it’s been idling for more than a specied amount of time that you set, which can save you signicant amounts of fuel, reduce your emissions, and even reduce your accumulated service hours, which will extend service intervals and improve resalevalue.

Biodiesel-Ready Fuel System

You have added exibility with the C4.4 ACERT engine because it’s equipped to run on B20 biodiesel fuel that meets ASTM 6751 standards. Just ll it up and go.

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Hydraulics

You can move dirt, rock, and debris with speed, precision, and efciency.

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Hydraulic System

One of the biggest contributors to your productivity and fuel savings is a welldesigned hydraulic system, and this is where Cat excavators stand apart. The 318E is loaded with several unique features that will put more power to the ground with less money out of yourpocket.

Pumps and Valves

The main control valve is built to work with any tool, allowing you to take on multiple tasks with one machine. The main pumps are located side by side and are driven directly by the engine for the highest level of efciency to reduce your fuel costs.

BoomRegeneration

Electric boom regeneration results in less pressure loss, higher controllability, more productivity, and lower operating costs for you; it works by reusing the ow of oil that travels from the head of the boom cylinder to the rod end of the boom cylinder during your operator’s everyday “boom down” operation. During boom regeneration, engine speed is controlled to be low in order to save extra oil ow from going to the boom cylinders, which saves energy.

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Seats

Three seat options help give your operators all the comfort they need for a long day of work. Air suspension, heated, and air-cooled seats are available. All seats include a reclining back, upper and lower seat slide adjustments, and height and tilt angle adjustments.

Operator Station

Your operators will enjoy the incredibly quiet and comfortable cab.

Controls

Your operators can adjust the right and left joysticks for individual preferences, helping the operator become more comfortable, more productive, and morealert.

Monitor

Your operators can keep safely focused on the job at hand with a high-resolution LCD monitor (1) that is programmable in 44 languages to support today’s diverse workforce. It also projects the image from the rearview camera, further enhancing your job site safety andproductivity.

Power Supply and AuxiliaryAudioPort

To keep your operators happy, comfortable and connected, two 12-volt power supply sockets are located on the radio near key storage areas for charging electronic devices such as an MP3 player and cell phone. An auxiliary port on the radio allows your operators to plug and play MP3 audio through the cab’s speakers.

Storage

Your operators can store their gear in storage spaces located in the front, rear, and side consoles. A dedicated space near the auxiliary power supply will hold an MP3 player and cell phone. The drink holder accommodates large mugs with handles, and a shelf behind the seat stores large lunch or toolboxes.

Automatic Climate Control

An automatic climate control system features ve air outlets with ltered ventilation to make your operators comfortable in either hot or cold climates.

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Frame

You can expect excellent quality, reliability, and durability with the 318E’s reinforced lower and upper frames (1). Both are built to handle a hard day’s work over and overagain.

Undercarriage

Long undercarriage (2) supports any type ofwork you can do with an 18 metric ton machine. The track rollers are a double solid-pin-type design to improve reliability; an optional two-piece guiding guard helps maintain track alignment and improves the machine’s overall performance.

Counterweight

Whether you’re on at ground hogging dirt or on a slope surgically placing rip rap over drainage pipe, the 3.4 mt (3.8t) counterweight (3) provides plenty of weight out back tokeep you balanced and productive. With integrated links, you can also easily – and safely – remove the counterweight for maintenance or shipping.

Structures & Undercarriage

You can take on a variety of tough tasks

withthis built-to-last machine.

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Work Tools

You can dig, hammer, rip, and cut with condence.

You can extend the versatility and performance of your machine with the full lineup of Cat work tools. Each tool equips your machine to perform many different tasks found at a variety ofjobsites.

Couplers: Quick Tool Changes

Imagine the productivity you’ll achieve with a quick coupler. Combine a robust coupler with a common work tool inventory that can be shared between same size machines and you’ll get performance and exibility on every job. The Cat Center-Lock™ pin grabber coupler features a patented locking system and highly visible lock. You can clearly see when the coupler is engaged ordisengaged from the attachment.

Work Tools: Cut, Crush, Pulverize and Load

No matter your specialty, Caterpillar provides tools that are perfectly matched to get the most out of your Cat machine – quickly and efciently. Field-installed hydraulic kits are uniquely designed to integrate any Cat work tool with your 318E.

Buckets: Dig, Move, Load

Cat buckets are designed to ll efciently so you notice a fast, smooth cycle, which means high productivity each time you dig. Wear characteristics of general duty, heavy duty, and severe duty buckets give you solid performance in a wide variety of material abrasions. Ditch cleaning and other specialty buckets are available when needed.

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SWAP TOOLS

GRAB, SORT, LOAD

Pro Series Hydraulic Thumbs

CUT, CRUSH, BREAK & RIP

Center-Lock™ Pin Grabber Coupler

DIG & PACK

Multi-Processors

Ditch Cleaning and Tilt Buckets

Scrap & Demolition Shears

Stiff Link Thumbs

Contractors’ Grapples

General Duty Buckets

Secondary Pulverizers

Heavy Duty Buckets

Hydraulic Hammers

Severe Duty Buckets

Trash Grapples

Vibratory Plate Compactors

Rippers

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Front Linkage

You’ll experience a long service life even in the harshest of conditions.

Your uptime and service intervals are increased with high quality, durable, and reliable booms, sticks, and linkage pins. Each boom and stick is built with internal bafe plates for additional durability, and each undergoes ultrasound inspection to ensure the expected Cat durability andreliability for any tough application you might takeon.

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A reach boom and a choice of two stick congurations provide all the utility you need. The R3.1 m (10'2") stick is best for when you need deep trenching, longer reach, and excellent truck loading capabilities. The R2.6 m (8'6") stick provides greater breakout force and increases productivity when you primarily plan on using hydromechanical work tools.

Integrated Technologies

You can make your team’s work much easier

andmore efcient.

Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope

Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope is a standalone factory offering that allows your operator to reference a site elevation and input simple elevation and slope targets into the display to give them real-time bucket tip position through the cab monitor. This allows them to cut or ll to the target elevation the rst time, which minimizes the need and cost for traditional grade checking. It also enhances job site safety and helps your team complete jobs quicker with fewer cycles, which means you’ll save money on fuel.

For enhanced site features and more complex designs, Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope can be upgraded with Cat AccuGrade™ components like GPS and Universal Total Station (UTS). These positioning technologies interface with site infrastructure to allow your operators to know exactly where the bucket tip is in regards to an engineer’s digital design, which saves your operators benching time and improves their productivity and accuracy.

Cat Product Link

You can monitor and improve your eet management with Cat Product Link™. The integrated system reports events, diagnostic codes, hours, fuel consumption, location, and other pieces of detailed machine information to the secured web-based application called Vision Link™. The powerful tools within Vision Link communicate with you and your authorized Cat dealer to allow them to help you avoid downtime and better maintain your eet.

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Serviceability

You can depend on safe, fast, and easy access.

Ground-Level Compartments

Your service technicians have ground-level access to the radiator, pump, and air cleaner compartments through wide service doors, making it easy for them to reach, check, and replace uids and lters.

Cooling System

The cooling package features an improved oil cooler and engine radiator design mounted side by side and the air-to-air aftercooler and A/C condenser mounted in front. The radiator uses an aluminum square wave n to prevent clogging, and the air-to-air aftercooler swings up and A/C condenser swings out of the way to make cleaning cores easy – a major service convenience.

Other Service Benefits

The engine oil dipstick is conveniently located in the front ofthe engine compartment.

The fuel tank’s remote drain cock makes it easy and simple toremove water and sediment during routine maintenance.

Risk of overlling the fuel tank is signicantly reduced with anintegrated fuel level indicator.

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Safety

Several built-in features will help

protect your people.

Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Cab

Your operators will benet from the enhanced protection of a ROPS-certied cab. It is also built to accommodate a Falling Object Guard Structure (FOGS) for industrial applications.

Sound Proofing

Roof lining and sealing make your operator’s sound experience inside the cab comparable to any of today’s top pickup trucks.

Anti-Skid Plates

Your operator and service technicians’ slipping hazards are reduced with anti-skid plates on the surface of the upper structure and the top of the storage box area.

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Steps, Hand and Guard Rails

Your service technicians can work securely on the machine with extended hand and guard rails to the upper deck and steps on the track frame and storage box.

Time Delay Lights

The cab and boom lights can be programmed to stay on for up to 90 seconds after the engine has been turned off to help your operators safely exit the machine.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights

You can upgrade to HID lights (1) for greater visibility in low-light conditions.

Windows

You can easily store both the upper and lower windows (2) in the cab. Your overhead visibility and lighting are enhanced with a large skylight that can double as an emergency exit.

Rearview Camera

Your operator has a clear view behind the machine through the monitor with an optional rearview camera, which is integrated inthe counterweight for enhanced protection.

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Complete Customer Care

Your Cat dealer will support you like no other.

Product Support

You can maximize your machines’ uptime with the Cat worldwide dealer network. You can also decrease your repair costs by utilizing Cat remanufactured components while contributing to sustainable development.

Machine Selection

What are your job requirements and machine attachments? What production do you need? Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations to help you make the right machine conguration.

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Purchase

You can ensure lower owning and operating costs by utilizing unique Cat dealer services and nancing options.

Customer Support Agreements

Cat dealers offer a variety of customer support agreements and work with you to develop a plan to meet your specic needs. These plans can cover the entire machine, including attachments, to help protect your investment.

Operation

You can boost your prots by improving your operators’ techniques. Your Cat dealer has videos, literature, and other ideas to help increase productivity. Caterpillar also offers simulators and certied operator training to help maximize the return on your investment.

Replacement

Repair, rebuild, or replace? Your Cat dealer can help you evaluate the cost involved so you can make the best choice for your business.

Sustainability

• The 318E is an efcient, productive machine that’s designed to conserve your  nancial resources for generationsahead.

• The C4.4 ACERT engine ensures you meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards.

• The 318E has the exibility of running on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less or biodiesel (B20) fuel blended with ULSD that meets ASTM 6751 standards.

• An overll indicator rises when the fuel tank is full to help your service technicians avoid spilling.

• You can ensure fast, easy, and secure changing of engine and hydraulic oil with the QuickEvac™ option.

Your machine is designed to benet

generations ahead.

• A unique engine oil lter eliminates the need for painted metal cans and aluminum top plates. The cartridgestyle spin-on housing enables the internal lter to be separated and replaced; the used internal element canbe incinerated to help reduce waste.

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318E Hydraulic Excavator Specifications

Engine

Engine Model

Net Power – SAE J1349

Gross Power – SAE J1995

Bore

Stroke 127 mm 5.00 in

Displacement 4.4 L 269 in

Cat C4.4 ACERT

85 kW 113 hp

90 kW 120 hp

105 mm 4.13 in

Weights

Minimum Operating Weight* 18 600 kg 41,010 lb

Maximum Operating Weight** 19 200 kg 42,340 lb

*5.1 m (16'9") reach boom, 2.6 m (8'6") stick, 3.4 mt (3.8 t)

counterweight, GD 0.91 m (1.19 yd), 1200 mm (48") wide bucket with 1380 mm (4'5") tip radius, and 500 mm (20") shoes.

** 5.1 m (16'9") reach boom, 3.1 m (10'2") stick, 3.4 mt (3.8 t)

counterweight, GD 0.91 m (1.19 yd), 1200 mm (48") wide bucket with 1380 mm (4'5") tip radius, and 700 mm (28") shoes.

Hydraulic System

Main System – Maximum Flow 300 L/min 79 gal (Total)

Swing System – Maximum Flow 150 L/min 40 gal

Maximum Pressure – Equipment 35 000 kPa 5,080 psi (Boom Up)

Maximum Pressure – Equipment 32 000 kPa 4,640 psi (Other)

Maximum Pressure – Travel 35 000 kPa 5,080 psi

Maximum Pressure – Swing 23 000 kPa 3,340 psi

Pilot System – Maximum Flow 26.1 L/min 1,590 in/min

Pilot System – Maximum Pressure 4120 kPa 600 psi

Boom Cylinder – Bore 110 mm 4 in

Boom Cylinder – Stroke 1193 mm 47 in

Stick Cylinder – Bore 130 mm 5 in

Stick Cylinder – Stroke 1331 mm 52 in

Bucket Cylinder – Bore 110 mm 4 in

Bucket Cylinder – Stroke 1039 mm 41 in

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed 3.9 km/h 2.4 mph

Maximum Drawbar Pull 206.9 kN 46,510 lb

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed 8.85 rpm

Swing Torque 50.7 kN·m 37,390 lb-ft

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 290 L 76 gal

Cooling System 24 L 6.3 gal

Engine Oil (with lter)

Swing Drive

Final Drive (each) 8 L 2.1 gal

Hydraulic System (including tank) 121 L 32 gal

Hydraulic Tank 106 L 28 gal

13.5 L

8 L

3.6 gal

2.1 gal

Track

Number of Shoes (each side) 45 pieces

Number of Track Rollers (each side) 7 pieces

Number of Carrier Rollers (each side) 2 pieces

Sound

Operator – ISO 6396 71 dB(A)

Spectator – ISO 6395 101 dB(A)

• When properly installed and maintained, the cab offered by Caterpillar, when tested with doors and windows closed according to ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98, meets OSHA and MSHArequirements for operator sound exposure limits in effect at the time of manufacture.

• Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/ windows open) for extended periods or in a noisy environment.

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Dimensions

All dimensions are approximate.

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Stick R3.1 m R2.6 m

Shipping Height* 3390 mm 11'1" 3180 mm 10'5"

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Shipping Height at Boom Top 3390 mm 11'1" 3040 mm 9'12"

Shipping Height with Guard Rail 3390 mm 11'1" 3180 mm 10'5"

Shipping Length 8580 mm 28'2" 8570 mm 28'1"

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Tail Swing Radius 2500 mm 8'2" 2500 mm 8'2"

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Length to Center of Rollers 3265 mm 10'9" 3265 mm 10'9"

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Track Length 4075 mm 13'4" 4075 mm 13'4"

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Ground Clearance 440 mm 1'5" 440 mm 1'5"

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Track Gauge 1990 mm 6'6" 1990 mm 6'6"

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Transport Width

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500 mm (20") Shoes 2520 mm 8'3" 2520 mm 8'3"

600 mm (24") Shoes 2590 mm 8'6" 2590 mm 8'6"

700 mm (28") Shoes 2690 mm 8'10" 2690 mm 8'10"

Cab Height 2890 mm 9'6" 2890 mm 9'6"

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Cab Height with Top Guard 3100 mm 10'2" 3100 mm 10'2"

Counterweight Clearance** 1010 mm 3'4" 1010 mm 3'4"

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Reach Boom

5.1 m (16'9")

(10'2") (8'6")

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*Including shoe lug height.

**Without shoe lug height.

Reach boom dimensions were calculated with 1200 mm (48") width, GD 0.91 m (1.19 yd bucket) with 1380 mm (4'5") tip radius.

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318E Hydraulic Excavator Specifications

Working Ranges

All dimensions are approximate.

Meters

Feet

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35

10

30

9

8

25

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20

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5

15

10

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10

15

20

25

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4

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2

1

0

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2

7

3

1

4

5

6

7

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11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Feet

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5

2

R3.1 m (10'2")

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R2.6 m (8'6")

Meters

Reach Boom

5.1 m (16'9")

Stick

Maximum Digging Depth

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Maximum Reach at Ground Level

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Maximum Cutting Height

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Maximum Loading Height

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Minimum Loading Height

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Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8'0") Level Bottom 6400 mm 21'0" 5860 mm 19'3"

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Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 5390 mm 17'8" 4920 mm 16'2"

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Reach boom dimensions were calculated with 1200 mm (48") width, GD 0.91 m (1.19 yd bucket) with 1380 mm (4'5") tip radius.

6590 mm

9260 mm 30'5" 8780 mm 28'10"

9220 mm 30'3" 8930 mm 29'4"

6570 mm 21'7" 6280 mm 20'7"

1810 mm 5'11" 2310 mm 7'7"

R3.1 m (10'2")

R2.6 m

(8'6")

21'7" 6090 mm 20'0"

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Major Component Weights

Base Machine (with boom cylinder, without counterweight, front linkage and track) 5900 kg 12,860 lb

Long Undercarriage 3930 kg 8,670 lb

Counterweight 3400 kg 7,500 lb

Boom (includes lines, pins and stick cylinder)

Reach Boom – 5.1 m (16'9") 1500 kg 3,310 lb

Reach Boom for CGC – 5.1 m (16'9") 1500 kg 3,310 lb

Stick (includes lines, pins and bucket cylinder)

R3.1 m (10'2") 1000 kg 2,210 lb

R2.6 m (8'6") 910 kg 2,010 lb

R3.1 m (10'2") for CGC 1010 kg 2,230 lb

Track Shoe (Long/per two tracks)

500 mm (20") Triple Grouser 2240 kg 4,940 lb

600 mm (24") Triple Grouser 2480 kg 5,470 lb

700 mm (28") Triple Grouser 2710 kg 5,980 lb

All weights are rounded up to nearest 10 kg and lb except for buckets. Kg and lb were rounded up separately so some of the kg and lb do not match.

Base machine includes 75 kg (165 lb) operator weight, 90% fuel weight, and undercarriage with center guard.

Operating Weight and Ground Pressure

700 mm (28") 600 mm (24") 500 mm (20")

Triple Grouser Shoes Triple Grouser Shoes Triple Grouser Shoes

kg lb kPa psi kg lb kPa psi kg lb kPa psi

Reach Boom – 5.1 m (16'9")

R3.1 m (10'2") 19 200 42,330 38 5.51 19 000 41,890 44 6.38 18 700 41,230 52 7.54

R2.6 m (8'6") 19 100 42,110 38 5.51 18 900 41,670 43 6.24 18 600 41,010 52 7.54

Bucket and Stick Forces

Reach Boom

5.1 m (16'9")

Stick

General Duty

Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 123 kN 27,700 lb 123 kN 27,700 lb

Stick Digging Force (ISO) 77 kN 17,200 lb 86 kN 19,200 lb

Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 109 kN 24,400 lb 109 kN 24,400 lb

Stick Digging Force (SAE) 74 kN 16,700 lb 83 kN 18,600 lb

Severe Duty

Bucket Digging Force (ISO) 123 kN 27,700 lb 123 kN 27,700 lb

Stick Digging Force (ISO) 76 kN 17,100 lb 86 kN 19,200 lb

Bucket Digging Force (SAE) 107 kN 24,100 lb 107 kN 24,100 lb

Stick Digging Force (SAE) 74 kN 16,700 lb 82 kN 18,400 lb

R3.1 m (10'2") R2.6 m (8'6")

Caterpillar recommends using appropriate work tools to maximize the value customers receive from our products. Use of work tools, including buckets, which are outside of Caterpillar’s recommendations or specications for weight, dimensions, ows, pressures, etc. may result in less-than-optimal performance, including but not limited to reductions in production, stability, reliability, and component durability. Improper use of a work tool resulting in sweeping, prying, twisting and/or catching of heavy loads will reduce the life of the boom and stick.

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318E Hydraulic Excavator Specifications

Reach Boom Lift Capacities

Load Point Height Load at Maximum Reach Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R3.1 m (10'2") Shoes – 700 mm (28") triple grouser with step

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

*3600 *3600 *2400 *2400 6.76

*7,850 *7,850 *5,300 *5,300 21.98

*3800 3750 *2400 *2400 *2350 *2350 7.52

*7350 *7350 *5200 *5200 *4350 3600 *3750 2550 *2350 2300 7.93

*15,650 *15,650 *11,200 *11,200 *9,450 7,700 *7,450 5,400 *5,200 5,050 25.99

*8100 *8100 *6600 5050 *5050 3400 4100 2450 *2500 2200 8.03

kg

lb

*5450 *5450 *10 050 8500 *7900 4650 5450 3150 *3300 2400 7.36

*12,150 *12,150 *22,850 18,250 *17,100 10,000 11,700 6,750 *7,300 5,300 24.12

*9050 *9050 *11 100 8600 *7500 4650 *5450 3150 *4400 2850 6.49

*20,350 *20,350 *23,950 18,450 *16,200 10,000 *11,650 6,800 *9,850 6,350 21.17

*19,450 *19,450 *14,200 10,900 *10,900 7,250 8,750 5,250 *5,500 4,800 26.36

*7200 *7200 *7550 4800 5550 3250 4000 2350 *2800 2200 7.85

*16,550 *16,550 *16,350 10,250 11,850 6,950 8,600 5,050 *6,100 4,850 25.76

*8800 *8800 *5950 4850 *5050 4150 5.03

*18,700 *18,700 *12,500 10,400 *11,100 9,400 16.22

*8,300 8,050 *5,100 *5,100 24.59

*2700 *2700 5.50

*6,000 *6,000 17.60

m ft

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R2.6 m (8'6") Shoes – 700 mm (28") triple grouser with step

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

*8750 *8750 *5800 5400 *4750 3550 *2800 2550 7.44

*18,550 *18,550 *12,450 11,650 *10,250 7,650 *6,150 5,600 24.40

kg

lb

*6200 *6200 *10 950 8650 *7950 4700 5500 3200 *4100 2700 6.84

*13,800 *13,800 *24,950 18,550 *17,200 10,150 11,800 6,900 *9,100 5,950 22.39

*10 750 *10 750 *10 500 8800 *7250 4750 *5250 3350 5.88

*24,150 *24,150 *22,650 18,850 *15,650 10,250 *11,500 7,450 19.18

*6750 *6750 *7850 4800 5550 3250 *3350 2450 7.36

*15,550 *15,550 *16,950 10,300 11,950 7,000 *7,400 5,400 24.16

7500 7500 5250 5250 4.22

15,850 15,850 11,550 11,550 13.48

*7,500 *7,500 *7,250 *7,250 15.12

*4550 *4550 *4200 3700 *2750 *2750 7.01

*9,850 *9,850 *9,200 7,950 *6,050 *6,050 22.90

*7050 5050 *5350 3400 *3400 2450 *3000 2450 7.56

*15,250 10,850 *11,550 7,300 *6,550 5,350 24.80

*Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic lifting capacity rather than tipping load. The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity

standard ISO 10567:2007. They do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load. Weight of all lifting accessories must be deducted from the above lifting capacities. Lifting capacities are based on the machine standing on a firm, uniform supporting surface. The use of a work tool attachment point to handle/lift objects, could affect the machine lift performance.

Always refer to the appropriate Operation and Maintenance Manual for specific product information.

6.0 m/20.0 ft

m ft

*3250 *3250 4.76

*3500 *3500 *2850 *2850 6.19

*6,450 *6,450 *6,300 *6,300 20.06

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Reach Boom Lift Capacities

Load Point Height Load at Maximum Reach Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R3.1 m (10'2") Shoes – 600 mm (24") triple grouser with step

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

*7350 *7350 *5200 *5200 *4350 3550 *3750 2500 *2350 2250 7.93

*15,650 *15,650 *11,200 *11,200 *9,450 7,600 *7,450 5,350 *5,200 5,000 25.99

*8100 *8100 *6600 5000 *5050 3350 4050 2400 *2500 2150 8.03

kg

lb

*5450 *5450 *10 050 8400 *7900 4600 5350 3100 *3300 2350 7.36

*12,150 *12,150 *22,850 18,000 *17,100 9,850 11,550 6,650 *7,300 5,200 24.12

*9050 *9050 *11 100 8500 *7500 4600 5400 3100 *4400 2850 6.49

*20,350 *20,350 *23,950 18,200 *16,200 9,900 11,600 6,700 *9,850 6,250 21.17

*19,450 19,300 *14,200 10,800 *10,900 7,200 8,650 5,150 *5,500 4,750 26.36

*7200 *7200 *7550 4700 5450 3200 3950 2350 *2800 2200 7.85

*16,550 *16,550 *16,350 10,150 11,700 6,850 8,450 5,000 *6,100 4,800 25.76

*8800 8750 *5950 4750 *5050 4100 5.03

*18,700 *18,700 *12,500 10,300 *11,100 9,300 16.22

*3600 *3600 *2400 *2400 6.76

*7,850 *7,850 *5,300 *5,300 21.98

*3800 3700 *2400 *2400 *2350 *2350 7.52

*8,300 7,950 *5,100 *5,100 24.59

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R2.6 m (8'6") Shoes – 600 mm (24") triple grouser with step

*2700 *2700 5.50

*6,000 *6,000 17.60

m ft

6.0 m/20.0 ft

m ft

*3250 *3250 4.76

*3500 *3500 *2850 *2850 6.19

*6,450 *6,450 *6,300 *6,300 20.06

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

*7,500 *7,500 *7,250 *7,250 15.12

*4550 *4550 *4200 3650 *2750 *2750 7.01

*8750 *8750 *5800 5350 *4750 3500 *2800 2500 7.44

*18,550 *18,550 *12,450 11,500 *10,250 7,550 *6,150 5,550 24.40

kg

lb

*6200 *6200 *10 950 8550 *7950 4650 5400 3150 *4100 2700 6.84

*13,800 *13,800 *24,950 18,300 *17,200 10,000 11,650 6,800 *9,100 5,900 22.39

*10 750 *10 750 *10 500 8700 *7250 4700 *5250 3300 5.88

*24,150 *24,150 *22,650 18,650 *15,650 10,150 *11,500 7,350 19.18

*6750 *6750 *7850 4750 5500 3200 *3350 2450 7.36

*15,550 *15,550 *16,950 10,200 11,800 6,900 *7,400 5,350 24.16

*7500 *7500 *5250 *5250 4.22

*15,850 *15,850 *11,550 *11,550 13.48

*9,850 *9,850 *9,200 7,850 *6,050 *6,050 22.90

*7050 4950 *5350 3350 *3400 2450 *3000 2400 7.56

*15,250 10,700 *11,550 7,200 *6,550 5,250 24.80

*Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic lifting capacity rather than tipping load. The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity

standard ISO 10567:2007. They do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load. Weight of all lifting accessories must be deducted from the above lifting capacities. Lifting capacities are based on the machine standing on a firm, uniform supporting surface. The use of a work tool attachment point to handle/lift objects, could affect the machine lift performance.

Always refer to the appropriate Operation and Maintenance Manual for specific product information.

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318E Hydraulic Excavator Specifications

Reach Boom Lift Capacities

Load Point Height Load at Maximum Reach Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R3.1 m (10'2") Shoes – 500 mm (20") triple grouser with step

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 6.0 m/20.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

*3600 *3600 *2400 *2400 6.76

*7,850 *7,850 *5,300 *5,300 21.98

*3800 3650 *2400 *2400 *2350 *2350 7.52

*7350 *7350 *5200 *5200 *4350 3500 *3750 2450 *2350 2250 7.93

*15,650 *15,650 *11,200 *11,200 *9,450 7,500 *7,450 5,250 *5,200 4,950 25.99

*8100 *8100 *6600 4950 *5050 3300 4000 2400 *2500 2150 8.03

kg

lb

*5450 *5450 *10 050 8300 *7900 4550 5300 3050 *3300 2350 7.36

*12,150 *12,150 *22,850 17,800 *17,100 9,750 11,400 6,600 *7,300 5,150 24.12

*9050 *9050 *11 100 8400 *7500 4550 5300 3100 *4400 2800 6.49

*20,350 *20,350 *23,950 18,000 *16,200 9,800 11,450 6,650 *9,850 6,200 21.17

*19,450 19,100 *14,200 10,650 *10,900 7,100 8,550 5,100 *5,500 4,700 26.36

*7200 *7200 *7550 4650 5400 3150 3900 2300 *2800 2150 7.85

*16,550 *16,550 *16,350 10,050 11,600 6,750 8,350 4,950 *6,100 4,750 25.76

*8800 8700 *5950 4700 *5050 4050 5.03

*18,700 18,650 *12,500 10,200 *11,100 9,200 16.22

*8,300 7,850 *5,100 *5,100 24.59

*2700 *2700 5.50

*6,000 *6,000 17.60

m ft

Boom – 5.1 m (19'9") Counterweight – 3.4 mt (3.8 t) Bucket – None Stick – R2.6 m (8'6") Shoes – 500 mm (20") triple grouser with step

1.5 m/5.0 ft 3.0 m/10.0 ft 4.5 m/15.0 ft 7.5 m/25.0 ft

7.5 m kg

25.0 ft lb

6.0 m kg

20.0 ft lb

4.5 m kg

15.0 ft lb

3.0 m kg

10.0 ft lb

1.5 m kg

5.0 ft lb

Ground

Line

–1.5 m kg

–5.0 ft lb

–3.0 m kg

–10.0 ft lb

–4.5 m kg

–15.0 ft lb

*8750 *8750 *5800 5300 *4750 3500 *2800 2500 7.44

*18,550 *18,550 *12,450 11,400 *10,250 7,450 *6,150 5,500 24.40

kg

lb

*6200 *6200 *10 950 8450 *7950 4600 5350 3150 *4100 2650 6.84

*13,800 *13,800 *24,950 18,100 *17,200 9,900 11,500 6,700 *9,100 5,800 22.39

*10 750 *10 750 *10 500 8600 *7250 4650 *5250 3250 5.88

*24,150 *24,150 *22,650 18,400 *15,650 10,000 *11,500 7,250 19.18

*6750 *6750 *7850 4700 5400 3200 *3350 2400 7.36

*15,550 *15,550 *16,950 10,050 11,650 6,850 *7,400 5,300 24.16

*7500 *7500 *5250 *5250 4.22

*15,850 *15,850 *11,550 *11,550 13.48

*7,500 *7,500 *7,250 *7,250 15.12

*4550 *4550 *4200 3650 *2750 *2750 7.01

*9,850 *9,850 *9,200 7,800 *6,050 *6,050 22.90

*7050 4900 *5350 3300 *3400 2400 *3000 2350 7.56

*15,250 10,600 *11,550 7,100 *6,550 5,200 24.80

*Indicates that the load is limited by hydraulic lifting capacity rather than tipping load. The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity

standard ISO 10567:2007. They do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load. Weight of all lifting accessories must be deducted from the above lifting capacities. Lifting capacities are based on the machine standing on a firm, uniform supporting surface. The use of a work tool attachment point to handle/lift objects, could affect the machine lift performance.

Always refer to the appropriate Operation and Maintenance Manual for specific product information.

6.0 m/20.0 ft

m ft

*3250 *3250 4.76

*3500 *3500 *2850 *2850 6.19

*6,450 *6,450 *6,300 *6,300 20.06

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Work Tool Offering Guide*

Boom Type Reach Boom Stick Size R3.1 m (10'2") R2.6 m (8'6")

Hydraulic Hammer H115Es H115Es

Multi-Processor MP15 CC Jaw**

Pulverizer P215**

Mobile Scrap and Demolition Shear S325B*** S325B***

Compactor (Vibratory Plate) CVP75 CVP75

Contractors’ Grapple G315B G315B

Trash Grapple

Thumbs

Rakes

Center-Lock Pin Grabber Coupler

Dedicated Quick Coupler

*Matches are dependent on excavator configurations. Consult your Cat dealer for proper work tool match.

**Pin-on only.

***Boom Mount.

H120Es** H120Es

H130Es**

MP15 CR Jaw**

MP15 S Jaw**

These work tools are available for the 318E L.

Consult your Cat dealer for proper match.

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318E Hydraulic Excavator Specifications

Bucket Specifications and Compatibility

Width

mm in

Without Quick Coupler

General Duty (GD) 1200 48 0.91 1.19 693 1,526 100%

Heavy Duty (HD) 600 24 0.35 0.46 449 990 100%

750 30 0.49 0.64 505 1,113 100%

900 36 0.62 0.81 566 1,248 100%

1050 42 0.76 1.00 618 1,362 100%

1200 48 0.91 1.19 679 1,497 100%

Severe Duty (SD) 900 36 0.62 0.81 651 1,435 90%

1050 42 0.76 1.00 710 1,564

Width

mm in R2.6 m (8'6") R3.1 m (10'2")

With Center-Lock Quick Coupler

General Duty (GD) 1200 48 0.91 1.19 693 1,526 100%

Heavy Duty (HD) 600 24 0.35 0.46 449 990 100%

750 30 0.49 0.64 505 1,113 100%

900 36 0.62 0.81 566 1,248 100%

1050 42 0.76 1.00 618 1,362 100%

1200 48 0.91 1.19 679 1,497 100%

Severe Duty (SD) 900 36 0.62 0.81 651 1,435 90%

1050 42 0.76 1.00 710 1,564

Capacity Weight Fill Reach Booms

m yd kg lb % R2.6 m (8'6") R3.1 m (10'2")

90%

Maximum load pin-on (payload + bucket)

Capacity Weight Fill

m yd kg lb %

Maximum load with coupler (payload + bucket)

kg 2485 2205

lb 5,477 4,860

90%

kg

lb

Reach Booms

2095 1815

4,617 4,000

The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator standard EN474, they do not exceed 87%of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping capacity with front linkage fully extended atgroundline with bucket curled. 1800 kg/m3 (3,000 lb/yd3)

Capacity based on ISO 7451. 1500 kg/m3 (2,500 lb/yd3)

Bucket weight with General Duty tips. 1200 kg/m3 (2,000 lb/yd3)

Caterpillar recommends using appropriate work tools to maximize the value customers receive from our products. Use of work tools, including buckets, which are outside of Caterpillar’s recommendations or specifications for weight, dimensions, flows, pressures, etc. may result in less-than-optimal performance, including but not limited to reductions in production, stability, reliability, and component durability. Improper use of a work tool resulting in sweeping, prying, twisting and/or catching of heavy loads will reduce the life of the boom and stick.

Maximum Material Density:

2100 kg/m3 (3,500 lb/yd3)

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Standard Equipment

Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

318E Standard Equipment

ENGINE

• C4.4 diesel engine

• Biodiesel capable

• EPA Tier 4 Interim

• 2300 m (7,500 ft) altitude capability

• Electric priming pump

• Automatic engine speed control

– Economy and high power modes

• Two-speed travel

• Side-by-side cooling system

• Radial seal air  lter

• Primary lter with water separator and water separator indicator

• Secondary  lter

• Screen lter in fuel line

• Cold weather battery –25° C (–13° F)

• Jump start receptacle

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• Regeneration circuit for boom and stick

• Reverse swing damping valve

• Automatic swing parking brake

• High-performance hydraulic return  lter

• Capability of installing hp stackable valve and medium and QC valve

• Capability of installing additional auxiliary pump and circuit

• Capability of installing boom lowering control device and stick lowering checkvalve

• Fine swing control

CAB

• Pressurized operator station with positive  ltration

• Sliding upper door window (left-hand cab door)

• Glass-breaking safety hammer

• Removable lower windshield with in cab storage bracket

• Coat hook

• Beverage holder

• Literature holder

• AM/FM radio

• Radio with MP3 auxiliary audio port

• Two 12V stereo speakers

• Storage shelf suitable for lunch or toolbox

• Color LCD display with indicators,  lter/ uid change, and working hour information

• Adjustable armrest

• Height adjustable joystick consoles

• Neutral lever (lock out) for all controls

• Travel control pedals with removable hand levers

• Capability of installing two additional pedals

• Two power outlets, 10 amp (total)

• Travel alarm

• Laminated glass front upper window andtempered other windows

• Sunscreen

UNDERCARRIAGE

• 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes

• Grease Lubricated Track GLT2, resin seal

• Towing eye on base frame Swivel guard

• Center track guiding guard

FRONT LINKAGE

• 5.1 m (16'9") reach boom

• 3.1 m (10'2") stick

COUNTERWEIGHT

• 3.4 mt (3.8 t)

ELECTRICAL

• 80 amp alternator

• Circuit breaker

• Capability to electrically connect a beacon

LIGHTS

• Working lights, cab mounted with time delay

• Halogen boom lights (left and right)

• Time delay function for boom light and cab light

• Exterior lights

SECURITY

• Cat one key security system

• Door locks

• Cap locks on fuel and hydraulic tanks

• Lockable external tool/storage box

• Signaling/warning horn

• Secondary engine shutoff switch

• Openable skylight

• Rearview camera-ready

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318E Optional Equipment

Optional Equipment

Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

ENGINE

• Quick drains, engine and hydraulic oil

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

• Control pattern quick-changer, two way

• Auxiliary hydraulics

• Boom and stick lines

• High-pressure line

• Medium-pressure line

• Cat quick coupler line – high-pressure capable

• Boom lowering and stick lowering controldevice

• Cat Bio hydraulic oil

CAB

• Cab hatch emergency exit

• Seat, high-back air suspension with heater and cooling

• Seat, high-back air suspension with heater

• Seat, high-back mechanical suspension

• Windshield wiper, lower with washer

• Air pre- lter

• Left pedal

• Straight travel pedal

• Rain protector

• Cab mirror

• Ashtray

UNDERCARRIAGE

• 500 mm (20") triple grouser shoes

• 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes

• Full-length track guiding guard

• Guard, heavy-duty bottom

• Segmented (2 piece) track guiding guard

FRONT LINKAGE

• Quick coupler

• Bucket linkage, without lifting eye

• 2.6 m (8'6") stick

LIGHTS

• HID lights, cab mounted with time delay

SECURITY

• FOGS, bolt-on

• Side steel bumper

• Guard, cab front, mesh

• Rearview camera

TECHNOLOGY

• Cat Grade Control Depth and Slope

• Product Link

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Notes

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Notes

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318E Hydraulic Excavator

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Caterpillar 318E BROCHURE

Contents

Engine

Hydraulics

Operator Station

Work Tools

Front Linkage

Serviceability

Complete Customer Care

Engine

Weights

Hydraulic System

Drive

Swing Mechanism

Service Refill Capacities

Track

Sound

Working Ranges

Reach Boom Lift Capacities

Bucket Specifications and Compatibility

Optional Equipment