The 315 is a model size of the excavator. Cat uses the last 2 numbers ( the 15 in the 315) . In this case the 15 means 15 metric ton. If the machine was a 320 it would be 20 metric ton and 325 would be 25 metric ton and so on. Most other brands of excavators use the first 2 numbers in the model number. Like Deere's 160 you would use the first 2 numbers the 16 and that would mean 16 metric ton and the 200 Deere would be a 20 metric ton machine and so on!
The caterpillar 315 excavator can lift different weights at different heights. The weight ranges from 20,100 lbs. to 3,250 lbs.
On full throttle it uses about 4 gallons per hour. Or 30-35 gallons in 8 hours on the hour meter.
A CAT excavator, or caterpillar excavator is used for general construction, governmental operations and often times landscaping. They are used for digging, moving, or transporting sand, soil, or loose gravel.
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CAt dot com lists shipping height and width, not length of the current production 315D L I always use a tape measure after loading to insure I understand whats safe or not.
The CL is a Model designator. The C is generally the 3rd generation of that particular model machine. The L usually designates that machine as having a longer (than normal) set of crawler tracks. An example would be Cat 320CL Excavator
140,000 LBS
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53k lbs.
65,000 kgs
38.8 feet, or 11,8 meters.