Caterpillar 312 Mono Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 312 Mono crawler excavator was introduced in 1996, with an operating weight of 29,321 lb (13.3 t), engine output of 84 hp (63 kW) and a bucket capacity of 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³). It uses the 3054 T engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 1996 • 3054 T

Weight: 29,321 lb (13.3 t)Power: 84 hp (63 kW)Bucket: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)

Key specifications

29,321 lb (13.3 t)Operating weight
84 hp (63 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
1996Introduced

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Transport dimensions
Length

25 ft

Width

8.2 ft

Height

9.5 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
29,321 lbWeight
84 hpPower
0.78 yd³Bucket

How the Caterpillar 312 Mono compares

Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
84 hp
13% below avg
24th percentile
Bucket capacity
0.78 yd³
7% below avg
54th percentile
Engine power84 hp
Low 70 hpAverage 97 hpHigh 124 hp

About 13% below the peer average.

Bucket capacity0.78 yd³
Low 0.5 yd³Average 0.84 yd³High 1.28 yd³

About 7% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 312 Mono
Introduced 1996
Model series Mono
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 29,321 lb (13.3 t)
Bucket capacity 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model 3054 T
Engine power 84 hp (63 kW)
Displacement 244 cu in (4 L)
RPM at maximum torque 2200 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 25 ft (7.61 m)
Transport width 8.2 ft (2.49 m)
Transport height 9.5 ft (2.89 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.