At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/excavators/caterpillar/315/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 315 product page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 315
- Generation / record
- Current 315 product page
- Product status
- Current manufacturer model — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 108 hp | 81 kW | ISO 9249Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating weight | 34,000 lb | 15,400 kg | Manufacturer reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Shipping length | 24 ft 5 in | 7,440 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Transport width | 8 ft 2 in | 2,490 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Shipping height — top of cab | 9 ft 3 in | 2,810 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Maximum digging depth | 19 ft 8 in | 5,990 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum reach at ground level | 28 ft 6 in | 8,690 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum cutting height | 31 ft 10 in | 9,690 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Maximum loading height | 23 ft 8 in | 7,220 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Tail-swing radius | 5 ft 2 in | 1,570 mm | Reach 4.65 m boom, R3.0 m stick and GD 0.68 m³ bucket; transport length excludes optional blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Compact radius does not eliminate the front attachment sweep or counterweight overhang. Check the page's working envelope against a realistic setup location.
A compact-radius crawler candidate when the site constrains rear clearance but still needs a construction excavator.
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The dimensional reference uses the named arm and shoe package and excludes a bucket where the brochure says so. Include the actual bucket and coupler when evaluating transport.
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Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Boom & arm | Boom and arm selection controls the published working range. | Current 315 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Undercarriage & tracks | Shoe width, counterweight, blade, guarding and cab change weight and transport. | Current 315 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Bucket, coupler & hydraulics | Bucket, coupler, auxiliary circuits and grade technology require machine verification. | Current 315 product pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 315 inspection priorities
- Inspect rear body and counterweight for contact damage, linkage for wear and any fitted grade-control equipment for calibration evidence.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Price access preparation and repositioning time along with machine hours; smaller rear clearance does not guarantee a faster complete job.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Excavator buckets and couplers
Verify pin or coupler geometry, attachment weight, linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers and processors
Verify carrier class, flow, pressure, return and case drain.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this 315's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.315 Small Excavator
United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
