In specification terms, the Caterpillar M 312 mono wheel excavator (1996-2002) shows below-average engine power at 111 hp (83 kW) alongside low weight at 28,440 lb (12.9 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.73 yd³ (0.56 m³).
Specification profile
1996-2002
Weight: 28,440 lb (12.9 t)Engine power: 111 hp (83 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.73 yd³ (0.56 m³)Transport width: 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
28,440 lb (12.9 t)Weight
111 hp (83 kW)Engine power
0.73 yd³ (0.56 m³)Bucket capacity
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
10.1 ft (3.07 m)Transport height
26.5 ft (8.09 m)Transport length
9.73 ft (2.97 m)Dredging Depth
NoAir conditioning
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
111 hp (83 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
28,440 lb (12.9 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
0.73 yd³ (0.56 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
26.5 ft (8.09 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M 312 mono wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1996-2002 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power111 hp (83 kW)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth9.73 ft (2.97 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.07 m)
Transport length26.5 ft (8.09 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.73 yd³ (0.56 m³)
Weight28,440 lb (12.9 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054 DITA
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesMono
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
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