The Cat® M316 Excavator provides top performance with up to 14 percent more swing torque and technology options to get the jobdone faster. Save time and money with up to 10 percent overall savings in maintenance costs, longer service intervals, and 100 percent daily ground level maintenance. The M316 gives you the power to work longer while putting money in your pocket.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
Engine
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 148 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 150 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- Cat C4.4
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 141 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 143 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4 ft
- Displacement
- 268.5 in³
- Biodiesel Capability
- Up to B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2,014 emission standards.
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan with engine speed at 2,000 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standar
- 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
Machine Weight
- Operating Weight Maximum
- 36,400 lb
- Note (1)
- Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator, 10.00-20 tires, VA boom, 2,500 mm (8' 2") stick, 2,600 kg (5,732 lb) counterweight, undercarriage, and 4 outriggers.
Drive
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 21.7 mile/h
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
- 73 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 32,560 ft·lbf
- Swing Speed
- 10.2 r/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 6.3 gal (US)
- Final Drive
- 0.7 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 92.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 68.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 31.7 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- 5,205 mm (17' 1")
- Bucket
- GD 0.8 m3 (1.05 yd3)
- Stick
- 2.5 m (8' 2")
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.3 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.3 ft
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 10.5 ft
- Shipping Length
- 8,630 ft
- Support Point
- 12.7 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 7.7 ft
- Undercarriage Length
- 16.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 8.4 ft
Working Ranges and Forces
- Boom Type
- VA Boom
- Bucket
- GD 0.8 m3 (1.05 yd3)
- Stick
- R2.5 (8' 2")
- Cutting Height
- 33.2 ft
- Reach at Ground Level
- 29.4 ft
- Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 14.5 mm
- Digging Height
- 18.5 ft
- 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 1,484 mm (4'10").
Air Conditioning System
- Note
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Boom And Sticks
- 2.5 m (8'2'') stick
- 5.2 m (17'1") Variable Adjustable boom
- Cab
- ROPS, sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Electrical System
- 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
- Engine
- Power mode selector
- One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
- Auto engine idle shutdown
- 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- Cold start capability -18°C (0°F)
- Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Hydraulic System
- Automatic swing brake
- Auto hydraulic oil warm up
- Electronic main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valves
- Combined flow/high-pressure auxiliary circuit
- Quick coupler circuit
- Separate dedicated swing pump
- Safety And Security
- Rear and side-view cameras
- Wide angle mirrors
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Anti-skid plate
- Signaling/warning horn
- Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
- Service And Maintenance
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S-O-S)
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Undercarriage And Structures
- Automatic brake/axle lock
- 2600 kg (5,732 lb) counterweight
- All wheel drive
Optional Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- Deluxe cab
- Premium cab
- Cat Technology
- Cat Grade Connectivity
- Cat Grade 2D
- Cat Grade with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
- Laser catcher
- Grade Assist
- Cat Payload
- Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
- Electrical System
- Electrical refueling pump
- LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
- Hydraulic System
- Slider joysticks (2 types)
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
- SmartBoom™
- Ride control
- Joystick steering
- Safety And Security
- 360° visibility
- 2D E-Fence
- travel alarm
- Service And Maintenance
- Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
- 445/70R 19.5, single tires
- 3300 kg (7,280) counterweight
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 148 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 150 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- Cat C4.4
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 141 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 143 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4 ft
- Displacement
- 268.5 in³
- Biodiesel Capability
- Up to B20¹
- Emissions
- Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2,014 emission standards.
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, and cooling fan with engine speed at 2,000 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standar
- 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
Machine Weight
- Operating Weight Maximum
- 36,400 lb
- Note (1)
- Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator, 10.00-20 tires, VA boom, 2,500 mm (8' 2") stick, 2,600 kg (5,732 lb) counterweight, undercarriage, and 4 outriggers.
Drive
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 21.7 mile/h
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
- 73 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5,076 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 32,560 ft·lbf
- Swing Speed
- 10.2 r/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 6.3 gal (US)
- Final Drive
- 0.7 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 92.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 68.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 31.7 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- 5,205 mm (17' 1")
- Bucket
- GD 0.8 m3 (1.05 yd3)
- Stick
- 2.5 m (8' 2")
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.3 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.3 ft
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 10.5 ft
- Shipping Length
- 8,630 ft
- Support Point
- 12.7 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 7.7 ft
- Undercarriage Length
- 16.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 8.4 ft
Working Ranges and Forces
- Boom Type
- VA Boom
- Bucket
- GD 0.8 m3 (1.05 yd3)
- Stick
- R2.5 (8' 2")
- Cutting Height
- 33.2 ft
- Reach at Ground Level
- 29.4 ft
- Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 14.5 mm
- Digging Height
- 18.5 ft
- 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 1,484 mm (4'10").
Air Conditioning System
- Note
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Boom And Sticks
- 2.5 m (8'2'') stick
- 5.2 m (17'1") Variable Adjustable boom
- Cab
- ROPS, sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
- Cat Technology
- VisionLink
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Electrical System
- 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
- Engine
- Power mode selector
- One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
- Auto engine idle shutdown
- 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity
- Cold start capability -18°C (0°F)
- Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Hydraulic System
- Automatic swing brake
- Auto hydraulic oil warm up
- Electronic main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valves
- Combined flow/high-pressure auxiliary circuit
- Quick coupler circuit
- Separate dedicated swing pump
- Safety And Security
- Rear and side-view cameras
- Wide angle mirrors
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Anti-skid plate
- Signaling/warning horn
- Anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts on service platform
- Service And Maintenance
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S-O-S)
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Undercarriage And Structures
- Automatic brake/axle lock
- 2600 kg (5,732 lb) counterweight
- All wheel drive
Optional Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- Deluxe cab
- Premium cab
- Cat Technology
- Cat Grade Connectivity
- Cat Grade 2D
- Cat Grade with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
- Laser catcher
- Grade Assist
- Cat Payload
- Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
- Electrical System
- Electrical refueling pump
- LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
- Hydraulic System
- Slider joysticks (2 types)
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
- SmartBoom™
- Ride control
- Joystick steering
- Safety And Security
- 360° visibility
- 2D E-Fence
- travel alarm
- Service And Maintenance
- Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
- 445/70R 19.5, single tires
- 3300 kg (7,280) counterweight