Among the key figures for the Caterpillar m315d wheel excavator (2007-2021) are typical engine power at 135 hp (101 kW) and typical weight at 39,463 lb (17.9 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.46 yd³ (1.12 m³).
Specification profile
2007-2021
Weight: 39,463 lb (17.9 t)Engine power: 135 hp (101 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.46 yd³ (1.12 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.44 yd³ (0.34 m³)
39,463 lb (17.9 t)Weight
135 hp (101 kW)Engine power
1.46 yd³ (1.12 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.44 yd³ (0.34 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
4.59 ft (1.4 m)Bucket width
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
135 hp (101 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is close to the typical figure.
Weight
Average
39,463 lb (17.9 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Above average
1.46 yd³ (1.12 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Below average
0.44 yd³ (0.34 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.37 ft (2.55 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 | m315d wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2007-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power135 hp (101 kW)
Tear-out Force22,706 lbf (101 kN)
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.59 ft (1.4 m)
Dredging Depth19.3 ft (5.89 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal30.1 ft (9.17 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport length27.3 ft (8.33 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.46 yd³ (1.12 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.44 yd³ (0.34 m³)
Weight39,463 lb (17.9 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelTier 3
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4 Acert
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20 16PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo







