The Cat® 315 GC Excavator fits your jobsite and your wallet. Simplified maintenance points, long 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 efficiently and comfortably – all at a low cost-per-hour.
Engine Model | Cat C3.6 |
Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards |
Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
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 (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. |
Main System - Maximum Flow | 247 L/min (65 gal/min) |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | Reach R3.0 m (9'10") |
Bucket | GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) |
Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
Stick | Reach R3.0 m (9'10") |
Bucket | GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³) |
Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.8 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes. |
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.3 kW |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 74.4 kW |
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 101 hp (metric) |
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 100 hp (metric) |
Bore | 98 mm |
Stroke | 120 mm |
Displacement | 3.6 l |
Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 35000 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Travel | 35000 kPa |
Maximum Pressure - Swing | 26000 kPa |
Swing Speed | 11.5 r/min |
Maximum Swing Torque | 35 kN·m |
Operating Weight | 15400 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 187 l |
Cooling System | 15 l |
Engine Oil | 8 l |
Final Drive - Each | 3 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 85 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 72 l |
Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 2810 mm |
Handrail Height | 2860 mm |
Shipping Length | 7440 mm |
Shipping Length - with Blade | 8010 mm |
Tail Swing Radius | 1570 mm |
Counterweight Clearance | 880 mm |
Ground Clearance | 440 mm |
Track Length | 3750 mm |
Length to Center of Rollers | 3040 mm |
Track Gauge | 1990 mm |
Transport Width | 2690 mm |
Maximum Digging Depth | 5990 mm |
Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 8690 mm |
Maximum Cutting Height | 9690 mm |
Maximum Loading Height | 7220 mm |
Minimum Loading Height | 2080 mm |
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 5810 mm |
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 5180 mm |
Minimum Working Equipment Radius | 2240 mm |
Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 98.67 kN |
Stick Digging Force - ISO | 59.29 kN |