The Caterpillar 312E L crawler excavator was introduced in 2012, with an operating weight of 29,101 lb (13.2 t), engine output of 94 hp (70 kW) and a bucket capacity of 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³). Maximum digging depth is 18.2 ft (5.54 m), maximum horizontal reach is 26.8 ft (8.17 m) and it uses the C4.4 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2012 • C4.4 Acert
Weight: 29,101 lb (13.2 t)Power: 94 hp (70 kW)Bucket: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Dig depth: 18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Key specifications
29,101 lb (13.2 t)Operating weight
94 hp (70 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
18.2 ft (5.54 m)Digging depth
26.8 ft (8.17 m)Horizontal reach
14,613 lbf (65 kN)Tear-out force
19.7 in (500 mm)Track width
2012Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
18.2 ft
Reach
26.8 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
25.2 ft
Width
8.2 ft
Height
9.7 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
29,101 lbWeight
94 hpPower
0.78 yd³Bucket
14,613 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 312E L compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
94 hp
In line with avg
46th percentile
Bucket capacity
0.78 yd³
7% below avg
54th percentile
Digging depth
18.2 ft
In line with avg
38th percentile
Horizontal reach
26.8 ft
In line with avg
40th percentile
Engine power94 hp
Low 70 hpAverage 97 hpHigh 124 hp
In line with the peer average.
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³
Low 0.5 yd³Average 0.84 yd³High 1.28 yd³
About 7% below the peer average.
Digging depth18.2 ft
Low 12.4 ftAverage 18.3 ftHigh 21.6 ft
In line with the peer average.
Horizontal reach26.8 ft
Low 23.9 ftAverage 27.4 ftHigh 31.3 ft
In line with the peer average.
Tear-out force14,613 lbf
Low 12,535 lbfAverage 18,966 lbfHigh 25,835 lbf
About 23% below the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
312E L
Introduced
2012
Boom
MB
Operating specifications
Operating weight
29,101 lb (13.2 t)
Bucket capacity
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Bucket width
3.3 ft (1 m)
Maximum digging depth
18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
26.8 ft (8.17 m)
Tear-out force
14,613 lbf (65 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C4.4 Acert
Engine power
94 hp (70 kW)
Displacement
269 cu in (4.4 L)
RPM at maximum torque
2200 rpm
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
25.2 ft (7.67 m)
Transport width
8.2 ft (2.49 m)
Transport height
9.7 ft (2.97 m)
Track width
19.7 in (500 mm)
Equipment and features
Cabin adjustment
Yes
Track adjustment
Yes
Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.
