The Caterpillar M 318 vah wheel excavator (1995-2002) is characterised by typical engine power at 134 hp (100 kW) and typical weight at 36,376 lb (16.5 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
1995-2002
Weight: 36,376 lb (16.5 t)Engine power: 134 hp (100 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Transport width: 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
36,376 lb (16.5 t)Weight
134 hp (100 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Transport height
29.4 ft (8.97 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
NoBlade
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
134 hp (100 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
36,376 lb (16.5 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
High
1.31 yd³ (1 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 well above 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
10.2 ft (3.1 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
29.4 ft (8.97 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 318 vah wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1995-2002 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power134 hp (100 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length29.4 ft (8.97 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Weight36,376 lb (16.5 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3116 DIT
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesVAH
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo




