For the Caterpillar M 315 vah wheel excavator (1996-2002), below-average engine power at 115 hp (86 kW) is paired with below-average weight at 31,306 lb (14.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
1996-2002
Weight: 31,306 lb (14.2 t)Engine power: 115 hp (86 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,000 rpm
31,306 lb (14.2 t)Weight
115 hp (86 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.2 ft (2.5 m)Transport width
35.4 in (0.9 m)Bucket width
10.1 ft (3.08 m)Transport height
29 ft (8.84 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
115 hp (86 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
31,306 lb (14.2 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.2 ft (2.5 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.
Transport height
Average
10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
29 ft (8.84 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | M 315 vah wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1996-2002 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power115 hp (86 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Tear-out Force14,837 lbf (66 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width35.4 in (0.9 m)
Dredging Depth20 ft (6.09 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31.4 ft (9.56 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport length29 ft (8.84 m)
Transport width8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight31,306 lb (14.2 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054 DITA
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesVAH
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold
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