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.

