In specification terms, the Caterpillar m315d2 wheel excavator (2017-2026) shows typical engine power at 135 hp (101 kW) alongside below-average weight at 33,510 lb (15.2 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
2017-2026
Weight: 33,510 lb (15.2 t)Engine power: 135 hp (101 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Travel speed: 23 mph (37 km/h)
33,510 lb (15.2 t)Weight
135 hp (101 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
406 lb-ft (550 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
3.28 ft (1 m)Bucket width
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
Below average
33,510 lb (15.2 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.
Travel speed
Above average
23 mph (37 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 above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Below average
406 lb-ft (550 Nm)
Low 163 lb-ft (222 Nm)Typical 471 lb-ft (638 Nm)High 620 lb-ft (840 Nm)
Maximum torque is below 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
Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | m315d2 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2017-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power135 hp (101 kW)
Maximum torque406 lb-ft (550 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Tear-out Force23,155 lbf (103 kN)
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.28 ft (1 m)
Dipper Length6.56 ft (2 m)
Dredging Depth17.4 ft (5.3 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28 ft (8.52 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Transport length27.3 ft (8.31 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius20.3 ft (6.2 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight33,510 lb (15.2 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelTier 3/EU IIIA/China III Nonroad
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
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentYes
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold




