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
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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 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




