For the Caterpillar M318 wheel excavator (2020-2026), high engine power at 173 hp (129 kW) is paired with typical weight at 40,786 lb (18.5 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.19 yd³ (0.91 m³).
Specification profile
2020-2026
Weight: 40,786 lb (18.5 t)Engine power: 173 hp (129 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.19 yd³ (0.91 m³)Travel speed: 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
40,786 lb (18.5 t)Weight
173 hp (129 kW)Engine power
1.19 yd³ (0.91 m³)Bucket capacity
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
3.94 ft (1.2 m)Bucket width
10.9 ft (3.32 m)Transport height
27.7 ft (8.45 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
173 hp (129 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
40,786 lb (18.5 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.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.19 yd³ (0.91 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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
21.7 mph (35 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.
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.
Transport height
Average
10.9 ft (3.32 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Measurements
Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.
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 conditioningYES
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | M318 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power173 hp (129 kW)
Tear-out Force25,628 lbf (114 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Dipper Length8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Dredging Depth17.7 ft (5.39 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal28.6 ft (8.73 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.32 m)
Transport length27.7 ft (8.45 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius21 ft (6.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.19 yd³ (0.91 m³)
Weight40,786 lb (18.5 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelEU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomVA
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold
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