In specification terms, the Caterpillar m318c wheel excavator (2005-2011) shows above-average engine power at 152 hp (113 kW) alongside above-average weight at 43,431 lb (19.7 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³).
Specification profile
2005-2011
Weight: 43,431 lb (19.7 t)Engine power: 152 hp (113 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
43,431 lb (19.7 t)Weight
152 hp (113 kW)Engine power
1.43 yd³ (1.09 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
4.59 ft (1.4 m)Bucket width
10.9 ft (3.33 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
152 hp (113 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
Above average
43,431 lb (19.7 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Above average
1.43 yd³ (1.09 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 above 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 | m318c wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2005-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power152 hp (113 kW)
Tear-out Force26,527 lbf (118 kN)
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.59 ft (1.4 m)
Dredging Depth20.7 ft (6.3 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 m)
Transport length29.4 ft (8.95 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.43 yd³ (1.09 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.46 yd³ (0.35 m³)
Weight43,431 lb (19.7 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke100×127 mm
Displacement1.59 US gal (6 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3056 ATAAC
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo





