Caterpillar 316F L Specs (Weight, Engine & Digging)

The Caterpillar 316F L crawler excavator was introduced in 2016, with an operating weight of 38,140 lb (17.3 t), engine output of 122 hp (91 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³). Maximum digging depth is 21.6 ft (6.59 m), maximum horizontal reach is 30.1 ft (9.16 m) and it uses the C4.4 Acert engine.

Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2016 • C4.4 Acert

Weight: 38,140 lb (17.3 t)Power: 122 hp (91 kW)Bucket: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Dig depth: 21.6 ft (6.59 m)

Key specifications

38,140 lb (17.3 t)Operating weight
122 hp (91 kW)Engine power
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Bucket capacity
21.6 ft (6.59 m)Digging depth
30.1 ft (9.16 m)Horizontal reach
22,031 lbf (98 kN)Tear-out force
19.7 in (500 mm)Track width
2016Introduced

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.6 ft

Reach

30.1 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

28.1 ft

Width

8.3 ft

Height

10.5 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
38,140 lbWeight
122 hpPower
1.05 yd³Bucket
22,031 lbfTear-out

How the Caterpillar 316F L compares

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

Engine power
122 hp
26% above avg
94th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.05 yd³
24% above avg
79th percentile
Digging depth
21.6 ft
18% above avg
97th percentile
Horizontal reach
30.1 ft
10% above avg
94th percentile
Engine power122 hp
Low 70 hpAverage 97 hpHigh 124 hp

About 26% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.05 yd³
Low 0.5 yd³Average 0.84 yd³High 1.28 yd³

About 24% above the peer average.

Digging depth21.6 ft
Low 12.4 ftAverage 18.3 ftHigh 21.6 ft

About 18% above the peer average.

Horizontal reach30.1 ft
Low 23.9 ftAverage 27.4 ftHigh 31.3 ft

About 10% above the peer average.

Tear-out force22,031 lbf
Low 12,535 lbfAverage 18,966 lbfHigh 25,835 lbf

About 16% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 316F L
Introduced 2016
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 38,140 lb (17.3 t)
Bucket capacity 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Bucket width 3.6 ft (1.1 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.6 ft (6.59 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 30.1 ft (9.16 m)
Tear-out force 22,031 lbf (98 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Caterpillar
Engine model C4.4 Acert
Engine power 122 hp (91 kW)
Displacement 269 cu in (4.4 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke 4.13 × 5 in (105 × 127 mm)
Emission level Stage IV/Tier 4 Final
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 28.1 ft (8.57 m)
Transport width 8.3 ft (2.52 m)
Transport height 10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Track width 19.7 in (500 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Cabin adjustment Yes
Track adjustment 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.