The Caterpillar m316c wheel excavator (2005-2011) brings together typical engine power at 138 hp (103 kW) and typical weight at 40,124 lb (18.2 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 1.29 yd³ (0.99 m³).
Specification profile
2005-2011
Weight: 40,124 lb (18.2 t)Engine power: 138 hp (103 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.29 yd³ (0.99 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
40,124 lb (18.2 t)Weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
1.29 yd³ (0.99 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
4.27 ft (1.3 m)Bucket width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport height
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
40,124 lb (18.2 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Average
1.29 yd³ (0.99 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 close to the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Below average
0.46 yd³ (0.35 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 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
8.37 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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 | m316c wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2005-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power138 hp (103 kW)
Tear-out Force20,907 lbf (93 kN)
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.27 ft (1.3 m)
Dredging Depth19.3 ft (5.87 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.1 ft (9.17 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport length27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.29 yd³ (0.99 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
Weight40,124 lb (18.2 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.59 US gal (6 L)
Emission levelTier 2
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3056E ATAAC
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20 16PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo







