Caterpillar M 316 C mono wheel excavator Specs (2003-2006)

The Caterpillar M 316 C mono wheel excavator (2003-2006) stands out for typical engine power at 138 hp (103 kW), while typical weight comes in at 36,927 lb (16.8 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³).
Specification profile

2003-2006

Weight: 36,927 lb (16.8 t)Engine power: 138 hp (103 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpm
36,927 lb (16.8 t)Weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Bucket capacity
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
12.1 ft (3.68 m)Transport width
3.28 ft (1 m)Bucket width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport height
27.6 ft (8.4 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

138 hp (103 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Average

36,927 lb (16.8 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

0.92 yd³ (0.7 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

High

12.1 ft (3.68 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.4 ft (3.17 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

27.6 ft (8.4 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.

Max. Reach Horizontal34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Bucket width3.28 ft (1 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.68 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
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 316 C mono wheel excavator
Model year / production 2003-2006
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power138 hp (103 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Tear-out Force17,760 lbf (79 kN)

Dimensions

Bucket width3.28 ft (1 m)
Dredging Depth19.9 ft (6.07 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport length27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Transport width12.1 ft (3.68 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Weight36,927 lb (16.8 t)
Overload AlertNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.59 US gal (6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3056 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 seriesMono
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold