The Caterpillar M312 wheel excavator (1996-2007) combines below-average engine power at 109 hp (81.1 kW) with below-average weight at 30,181 lb (13.7 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³).
Specification profile
1996-2007
Weight: 30,181 lb (13.7 t)Engine power: 109 hp (81.1 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)
30,181 lb (13.7 t)Weight
109 hp (81.1 kW)Engine power
1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
3.94 ft (1.2 m)Bucket width
10.8 ft (3.29 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
109 hp (81.1 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
30,181 lb (13.7 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Below average
1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Low
0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is close to 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M312 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1996-2007 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power109 hp (81.1 kW)
Tear-out Force17,985 lbf (80 kN)
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Dredging Depth19.7 ft (6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.2 ft (9.22 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.29 m)
Transport length26.5 ft (8.09 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Outside turning radius53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)
Weight30,181 lb (13.7 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.05 US gal (3.99 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054 DITA
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20 14PR/11.00-20 16PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
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