Caterpillar 315 GC Excavator Specs & Buying Research

At a glance

Key specifications

Operating Weight34,000 lb15,400 kgCaterpillar 315 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified

Maximum Digging Depth19 ft 7.8 in5,990 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Maximum Reach at Ground Level28 ft 6.1 in8,690 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Net Power - ISO 924998 hp73.3 kWCaterpillar 315 GC — Engine. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.Manufacturer verified

Overall dimensions

Shipping Length24 ft 4.9 in7,440 mmManufacturer verified

Transport Width8 ft 9.9 in2,690 mmManufacturer verified

Shipping Height - Top of Cab9 ft 2.6 in2,810 mmManufacturer verified

Measurement basis: Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Precision visual reference

Dimensions and working range

Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Reviewed visual

Caterpillar 315 GC Excavator, illustrative side and front reference views; not a scale drawing. — Machine reference views

Overall Size

Measurement basis: Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

AShipping Length24 ft 4.9 in7,440 mmManufacturer verified

BTransport Width8 ft 9.9 in2,690 mmManufacturer verified

CShipping Height - Top of Cab9 ft 2.6 in2,810 mmManufacturer verified

Working Range

Maximum Digging Depth19 ft 7.8 in5,990 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Maximum Cutting Height31 ft 9.5 in9,690 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Maximum Loading Height23 ft 8.3 in7,220 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Tail Swing Radius5 ft 1.8 in1,570 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified

Reference details

Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.

Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference

Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/excavators/caterpillar/315-gc/ · 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 GC manufacturer record
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 GC
Generation / record: Current 315 GC manufacturer record
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.

Qualified specifications with value-level verification status
Specification	Imperial	Metric	Standard / configuration	Source
Net Power - ISO 9249	98 hp	73.3 kW	Caterpillar 315 GC — Engine. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Engine Power - ISO 14396	100 hp	74.4 kW	Caterpillar 315 GC — Engine. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Operating Weight	34,000 lb	15,400 kg	Caterpillar 315 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Shipping Length	24 ft 4.9 in	7,440 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Transport Width	8 ft 9.9 in	2,690 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Shipping Height - Top of Cab	9 ft 2.6 in	2,810 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Maximum Digging Depth	19 ft 7.8 in	5,990 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	28 ft 6.1 in	8,690 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Maximum Cutting Height	31 ft 9.5 in	9,690 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Maximum Loading Height	23 ft 8.3 in	7,220 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Working Ranges and Forces. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Tail Swing Radius	5 ft 1.8 in	1,570 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Ground Clearance	1 ft 5.3 in	440 mm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar

What the specifications mean

The published 315 GC values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.

Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.

Configuration intelligence

Configurations & specification differences

These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.

Material configurations in this research record
Record	Verified observation	Scope
Boom & arm	Caterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)	Current 315 GC manufacturer recordUnited 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 GC inspection priorities

Measure the complete undercarriage and check travel and final drives under load.
Cycle boom, arm, bucket and swing while checking cylinders, pins and slew movement.
Confirm coupler, auxiliary circuits and installed technology from the actual machine.
Match the 315 GC model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.

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

Undercarriage, pins, cylinders, pumps and final drives need evidence-based reserves.
Attachment duty changes fuel, cooling and hydraulic wear.
Transport exposure changes with shoes, front, counterweight and guarding.

Compatibility graph

Attachment considerations

Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.

relevant attachment class

Excavator buckets and couplers

Verify pin or coupler geometry, attachment weight, linkage.

Open attachment research

relevant attachment class

Hydraulic breakers and processors

Verify carrier class, flow, pressure, return and case drain.

Open attachment research

Before 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.

Manufacturer verifiedOperating Weight34,000 lb15,400 kgCaterpillar 315 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Manufacturer verifiedShipping Length24 ft 4.9 in7,440 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Manufacturer verifiedTransport Width8 ft 9.9 in2,690 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Manufacturer verifiedShipping Height - Top of Cab9 ft 2.6 in2,810 mmCaterpillar 315 GC — Dimensions. Boom: Reach 4.65 m (15'3") Stick: Reach R3 m (9'10") Bucket: GD 0.68 m³ (0.89 yd³)

Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.

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.

Caterpillar

315 GC Small Excavators | Cat | Caterpillar

United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified

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