Caterpillar M317 wheel excavator Specs (2020-2026)

The Caterpillar M317 wheel excavator (2020-2026) brings together above-average engine power at 150 hp (112 kW) and typical weight at 40,896 lb (18.6 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³).
Specification profile

2020-2026

Weight: 40,896 lb (18.6 t)Engine power: 150 hp (112 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)Travel speed: 18.6 mph (30 km/h)
40,896 lb (18.6 t)Weight
150 hp (112 kW)Engine power
0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)Bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Transport width
3.61 ft (1.1 m)Bucket width
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport height
27.7 ft (8.46 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

150 hp (112 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

40,896 lb (18.6 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

Average

18.6 mph (30 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

8.89 ft (2.71 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

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal29.1 ft (8.87 m)
Outside turning radius21 ft (6.4 m)
Bucket width3.61 ft (1.1 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Dredging Depth18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Dipper Length8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.7 ft (8.46 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model M317 wheel excavator
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power150 hp (112 kW)
Maximum torque710/1400 Nm
Tear-out Force20,682 lbf (92 kN)
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width3.61 ft (1.1 m)
Dipper Length8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Dredging Depth18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal29.1 ft (8.87 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport length27.7 ft (8.46 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Outside turning radius21 ft (6.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.94 yd³ (0.72 m³)
Weight40,896 lb (18.6 t)
Overload AlertNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelEU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold