Caterpillar 315D L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 315D L crawler excavator was introduced in 2008, with an operating weight of 30,865 lb (14 t), engine output of 115 hp (86 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³). Maximum digging depth is 18.8 ft (5.72 m), maximum horizontal reach is 27.7 ft (8.43 m) and it uses the C4.2 Acert engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2008 • C4.2 Acert

Weight: 30,865 lb (14 t)Power: 115 hp (86 kW)Bucket: 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)Dig depth: 18.8 ft (5.72 m)

Key specifications

30,865 lb (14 t)Operating weight
115 hp (86 kW)Engine power
1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)Bucket capacity
18.8 ft (5.72 m)Digging depth
27.7 ft (8.43 m)Horizontal reach
21,357 lbf (95 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2008Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

18.8 ft

Reach

27.7 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

28 ft

Width

8.5 ft

Height

9.6 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
30,865 lbWeight
115 hpPower
1.23 yd³Bucket
21,357 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 315D L compares

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

Engine power
115 hp
19% above avg
84th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.23 yd³
46% above avg
94th percentile
Digging depth
18.8 ft
In line with avg
62nd percentile
Horizontal reach
27.7 ft
In line with avg
60th percentile
Engine power115 hp
Low 70 hpAverage 97 hpHigh 124 hp

About 19% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.23 yd³
Low 0.5 yd³Average 0.84 yd³High 1.28 yd³

About 46% above the peer average.

Digging depth18.8 ft
Low 12.4 ftAverage 18.3 ftHigh 21.6 ft

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach27.7 ft
Low 23.9 ftAverage 27.4 ftHigh 31.3 ft

In line with the peer average.

Tear-out force21,357 lbf
Low 12,535 lbfAverage 18,966 lbfHigh 25,835 lbf

About 13% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 315D L
Introduced 2008
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 30,865 lb (14 t)
Bucket capacity 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)
Bucket width 3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum digging depth 18.8 ft (5.72 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 27.7 ft (8.43 m)
Tear-out force 21,357 lbf (95 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C4.2 Acert
Engine power 115 hp (86 kW)
Displacement 259 cu in (4.2 L)
RPM at maximum torque 2200 rpm
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 28 ft (8.53 m)
Transport width 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport height 9.6 ft (2.92 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Hydraulic quick hitch Yes

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.