The Caterpillar M 315 C vah wheel excavator (2003-2006) stands out for below-average engine power at 118 hp (88 kW), while below-average weight comes in at 34,172 lb (15.5 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.8 yd³ (0.61 m³).
Specification profile
2003-2006
Weight: 34,172 lb (15.5 t)Engine power: 118 hp (88 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.8 yd³ (0.61 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpm
34,172 lb (15.5 t)Weight
118 hp (88 kW)Engine power
0.8 yd³ (0.61 m³)Bucket capacity
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Transport width
35.4 in (0.9 m)Bucket width
8.69 ft (2.65 m)Transport height
27.8 ft (8.46 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
118 hp (88 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
Below average
34,172 lb (15.5 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
0.8 yd³ (0.61 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
Above average
10.3 ft (3.15 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 above the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
27.8 ft (8.46 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
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M 315 C vah wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2003-2006 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power118 hp (88 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Tear-out Force14,837 lbf (66 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width35.4 in (0.9 m)
Dredging Depth20 ft (6.09 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31.4 ft (9.56 m)
Transport height8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Transport length27.8 ft (8.46 m)
Transport width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.8 yd³ (0.61 m³)
Weight34,172 lb (15.5 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054 E-ATAAC
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesVAH
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold
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