The Caterpillar M316 wheel excavator (2020-2026) is characterised by typical engine power at 148 hp (110 kW) and typical weight at 38,581 lb (17.5 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³).
Specification profile
2020-2026
Weight: 38,581 lb (17.5 t)Engine power: 148 hp (110 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)Travel speed: 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
38,581 lb (17.5 t)Weight
148 hp (110 kW)Engine power
0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
3.61 ft (1.1 m)Bucket width
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport height
27.8 ft (8.48 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
148 hp (110 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
38,581 lb (17.5 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
Average
0.94 yd³ (0.72 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.
Travel speed
Above average
21.7 mph (35 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 above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.37 ft (2.55 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
10.8 ft (3.3 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchYES
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M316 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power148 hp (110 kW)
Maximum torque710/1400 Nm
Tear-out Force25,628 lbf (114 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.61 ft (1.1 m)
Dipper Length8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Dredging Depth17.7 ft (5.41 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.6 ft (8.73 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport length27.8 ft (8.48 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius20.7 ft (6.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)
Weight38,581 lb (17.5 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchYes
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentYes
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold







