315 Hydraulic Excavator

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Net Power - ISO 9249: 108 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN): 110 hp (metric)
Engine Model: Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 110 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN): 111 hp (metric)
Bore: 4 in
Stroke: 5 in
Displacement: 220 in³
Biodiesel Capability: Up to B20¹
Emissions: Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, 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
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

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.

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Cab
- Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
- Air suspension heated seat, 254 mm (10") touchscreen monitor
Cat Technologies
- VisionLink^®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
Electrical System
- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light, left-side/right-side boom lights, cab lights
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
Engine
- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
- Auto engine shutdown
- 52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity without de-rate
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Variable speed fan
- Single fuel filtration system
- Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
Hydraulic System
- Boom and stick regeneration circuit
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Electric boom snubber
Safety And Security
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
- 2D E-Fence
Service And Maintenance
- Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground-level engine oil dipstick
- Integrated vehicle health management system
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
Undercarriage And Structures
- Grease lubricated track link
- Tie down points on base frame
- 3830 kg (8,440 lb) counterweight

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Boom And Sticks
- 4.65 m (15'3") Reach boom
- 2.4 m (7'8") stub + 2.44 (8'0") fore Variable Angle boom
- 4.27 m (14'4") Power Offset boom
- 2.2 m (7'3") Reach stick
- 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
- 3.0 m (9'10") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Reach stick
- 2.8 m (9'2") Thumb Ready stick
Cab
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
Cat Technologies
- VisionLink Productivity
- Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
- Operator Coaching
Electrical System
- 360° lighting
Hydraulic System
- Boom and stick lowering check valves
Safety And Security
- Cat Detect - People Detection
- Cat Command remote control
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
- Rear and right-side-view cameras
Undercarriage And Structures
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes
- 500 mm (20") rubber track shoes
- 500 mm (20 in) triple grouser shoes with rubber pad
- 600 mm (24 in) triple grouser shoes
- 600 mm (24") rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser shoes
- 2500 mm (8'2") blade
- 2600 mm (8'6") blade
- 2700 mm (8'10") blade