The Caterpillar m318d wheel excavator (2011-2021) brings together high engine power at 174 hp (130 kW) and above-average weight at 44,313 lb (20.1 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 1.62 yd³ (1.24 m³).
Specification profile
2011-2021
Weight: 44,313 lb (20.1 t)Engine power: 174 hp (130 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.62 yd³ (1.24 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.5 yd³ (0.38 m³)
44,313 lb (20.1 t)Weight
174 hp (130 kW)Engine power
1.62 yd³ (1.24 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.5 yd³ (0.38 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
594 lb-ft (805 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
4.59 ft (1.4 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
174 hp (130 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
Above average
44,313 lb (20.1 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
1.62 yd³ (1.24 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 well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Below average
0.5 yd³ (0.38 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
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
High
594 lb-ft (805 Nm)
Low 163 lb-ft (222 Nm)Typical 471 lb-ft (638 Nm)High 620 lb-ft (840 Nm)
Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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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
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | m318d wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2011-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power174 hp (130 kW)
Maximum torque594 lb-ft (805 Nm)
Tear-out Force28,326 lbf (126 kN)
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.59 ft (1.4 m)
Dredging Depth20.9 ft (6.36 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.33 m)
Transport length29.4 ft (8.95 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.62 yd³ (1.24 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.5 yd³ (0.38 m³)
Weight44,313 lb (20.1 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.74 US gal (6.6 L)
Emission levelTier 3
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC6.6 Acert
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20 16PR
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo





