The Cat® M315 Wheeled Excavator provides top performance to get the job done faster. Save time and money with low maintenance costs, longer service intervals, and 100 percent daily ground level maintenance. The compact radius design makes it easy to work in space restricted environments. The M315 gives you the power to work longer while putting money in your pocket.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month
Engine
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 148 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 150 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- C4.4
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 145 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 147 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4.1 in
- Displacement
- 268.5 in³
- Stroke
- 127 mm
- 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 2,200 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
- 39,680 lb
- Operating Weight Minimum
- 34,610 lb
Transmission
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 21.7 mile/h
- Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear
- 6.2 mile/h
- Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear
- 21.7 mile/h
- Creeper Speed - 1st Gear
- 3.4 mile/h
- Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear
- 9.3 mile/h
- Drawbar Pull
- 23,380 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
- 73 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift
- 5,366 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal
- 5,076 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 30,340 ft·lbf
- Swing Speed
- 9.1 r/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 74 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- 5.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 24 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 23.8 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 58.1 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- VA 5.2 m (17'1")
- Stick
- 2.5m (8'2")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 10.9 ft
- Support Point
- 10.1 ft
- Shipping Length
- 25.1 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 5.9 ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.2 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.5 ft
- Undercarriage Length
- 16 ft
- Wheel Base
- 8.4 ft
Working Ranges and Forces
- Boom Type
- VA 5.2 m (17'1")
- Stick
- 2.5m (8'2")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
- Dump Height
- 25.2 ft
- Digging Height
- 18.4 ft
- Reach at Ground Level
- 29.6 ft
- Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 15 ft
- Stick Forces (ISO)
- 15,961 lbf
- Bucket Forces (ISO)
- 23,830 lbf
working Ranges and Forces
- Cutting Height
- 34.2 ft
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 0.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- ROPS, sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
- Boom And Sticks
- 5.2 m (17'1") variable adjustable boom
- Electrical System
- LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
- Maintenance-free batteries
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- Engine
- Cat C4.4 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
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Hydraulic System
- Automatic swing brake
- Auto hydraulic oil warm up
- Electronic main control valve
- Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves
- 1-slider joystick
- Heavy lift mode
- Separate dedicated swing pump
- Adjustable hydraulic aggressiveness
- Electronic pattern changer
- Auxiliary high pressure circuit
- Safety And Security
- Rear- and right-side-view cameras
- Wide angle mirrors
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- 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
- Technology
- VisionLink
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Undercarriage And Structures
- Creeper speed
- Electronic swing and travel lock
- Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system and travel motor, adjustable braking force
- Oscillating front axle, lockable, with remote greasing point
- Automatic brake/axle lock
- 4000 kg (8,820 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
- Boom And Sticks
- 2.2 m (7'3") stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") stick
- Electrical System
- Electrical refueling pump
- Hydraulic System
- 2-slider joystick
- Second high-pressure auxiliary circuit (one/ two-way high-pressure flow)
- Medium pressure auxiliary circuit (one/two-way medium-pressure flow)
- Quick coupler circuit
- SmartBoom™
- Ride control
- Cat tiltrotator support
- Joystick steering
- Safety And Security
- 360° visibility
- Cat asset tracker
- Signaling/warning horn
- Service And Maintenance
- Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
- 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
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
- 315/70R22.5, no gap dual tires
- 445/70R 19.5, single tires
- 300-80-22.5 dual pneumatic, spacerless tire
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 148 hp
- Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 150 hp (metric)
- Engine Model
- C4.4
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 145 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 147 hp (metric)
- Bore
- 4.1 in
- Displacement
- 268.5 in³
- Stroke
- 127 mm
- 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 2,200 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
- 39,680 lb
- Operating Weight Minimum
- 34,610 lb
Transmission
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 21.7 mile/h
- Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear
- 6.2 mile/h
- Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear
- 21.7 mile/h
- Creeper Speed - 1st Gear
- 3.4 mile/h
- Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear
- 9.3 mile/h
- Drawbar Pull
- 23,380 lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement
- 73 gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift
- 5,366 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit
- 5,076 psi
- Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal
- 5,076 psi
Swing Mechanism
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 30,340 ft·lbf
- Swing Speed
- 9.1 r/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 74 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- 5.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 24 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 23.8 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 58.1 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Boom
- VA 5.2 m (17'1")
- Stick
- 2.5m (8'2")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
- Shipping Height - Top of Cab
- 10.9 ft
- Support Point
- 10.1 ft
- Shipping Length
- 25.1 ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 5.9 ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 4.2 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.5 ft
- Undercarriage Length
- 16 ft
- Wheel Base
- 8.4 ft
Working Ranges and Forces
- Boom Type
- VA 5.2 m (17'1")
- Stick
- 2.5m (8'2")
- Bucket
- GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³ )
- Dump Height
- 25.2 ft
- Digging Height
- 18.4 ft
- Reach at Ground Level
- 29.6 ft
- Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 15 ft
- Stick Forces (ISO)
- 15,961 lbf
- Bucket Forces (ISO)
- 23,830 lbf
working Ranges and Forces
- Cutting Height
- 34.2 ft
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 0.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes.
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Cab
- ROPS, sound suppression
- High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
- Boom And Sticks
- 5.2 m (17'1") variable adjustable boom
- Electrical System
- LED lights on chassis (left-hand, right-hand) and counterweight
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- Roading and indicator lights, front and rear
- Maintenance-free batteries
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- Engine
- Cat C4.4 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
- -18°C (0°F) cold start capability
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Hydraulic System
- Automatic swing brake
- Auto hydraulic oil warm up
- Electronic main control valve
- Boom, stick, and bucket drift reduction valves
- 1-slider joystick
- Heavy lift mode
- Separate dedicated swing pump
- Adjustable hydraulic aggressiveness
- Electronic pattern changer
- Auxiliary high pressure circuit
- Safety And Security
- Rear- and right-side-view cameras
- Wide angle mirrors
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- 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
- Technology
- VisionLink
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Undercarriage And Structures
- Creeper speed
- Electronic swing and travel lock
- Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system and travel motor, adjustable braking force
- Oscillating front axle, lockable, with remote greasing point
- Automatic brake/axle lock
- 4000 kg (8,820 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
- Boom And Sticks
- 2.2 m (7'3") stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") stick
- Electrical System
- Electrical refueling pump
- Hydraulic System
- 2-slider joystick
- Second high-pressure auxiliary circuit (one/ two-way high-pressure flow)
- Medium pressure auxiliary circuit (one/two-way medium-pressure flow)
- Quick coupler circuit
- SmartBoom™
- Ride control
- Cat tiltrotator support
- Joystick steering
- Safety And Security
- 360° visibility
- Cat asset tracker
- Signaling/warning horn
- Service And Maintenance
- Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system
- 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
- Undercarriage And Structures
- 10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires
- 315/70R22.5, no gap dual tires
- 445/70R 19.5, single tires
- 300-80-22.5 dual pneumatic, spacerless tire