KEY SPECS

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 93kW125hp
Engine Model Cat® C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249 90kW121hp

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Do More with Less Fuel

The Cat® C4.4 engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
The M315 GC is fuel efficient to help keep you moving and productive on the job site.
Travel between sites easily with travel speeds up to 37 kph (23 mph).
Automatic Engine Speed Control helps reduce fuel consumption as it lowers engine speed when no operation is performed.
The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while providing the control needed for precise digging requirements.
Auxiliary hydraulic options give you the versatility to use a wide range of Cat attachments.
Don't let the temperature stop you from working. The wheeled excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 52°C (125°F).

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
Build Number: 05C

Low Maintenance Costs

Quickly check and service your machine with daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.
The hydraulic oil filter helps provide high filtration performance, anti-drain valves to help keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and long life with a 2,000-hour replacement interval.
Long greasing intervals and grouped grease points mean less downtime and more work getting done.
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S•O•S^SM) ports are located at ground level, helping simplify maintenance, and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
Built on a long legacy of high performance and highly reliable wheeled excavators, our machine components are designed and manufactured to Caterpillar quality standards.
Enjoy attachment commonality with the 313 GC, and common layout, systems, and parts with small excavators.
A variety of attachments allow you to customize your machine to fit your needs. A long wheelbase undercarriage with parallel blade is available to help improve stability.

Work in Comfort

Ergonomically designed cab with controls kept to a minimum, conveniently located and easy to operate.
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab structure and Operator Protective Guards (top and front guards) are available.
Get in and out of the cab easily using the tilt-up left console and straight access from the ground.
Conveniently located storage for lunch box, documents, and mobile phones helping to keep the operator comfortable during the work day.
Optional Bluetooth® radio allows for seamless mobile phone connection to listen to music and podcasts and for hands-free calling.
Air conditioning controls are located on the machine display and can easily be adjusted to your ideal temperature with the touchscreen monitor.

Simple To Operate

Start up the machine easily with the push-to-start button.
Operate the wheeled excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach and intuitive controls.
Two-way travel pedal is convenient and helps maximize productivity.
Further boost productivity with blade control on the joystick and auto-axle lock.
To help reduce operator fatigue, the auto-axle lock will activate automatically when the travel pedal is in neutral and the machine speed is near zero.
Standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor features:

Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navigation, helping minimize performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.
Identify apps quickly with a grid list view, abbreviated app names, and categorized menu options.
The notification center keeps important information visible to the operator and displays messages without shrinking the camera view.
Color coded notifications set critical messages apart from the rest.
Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.

Safety Features

Easy and safe access to daily service points.
Standard LED lights give you a better view of your job site.
The redesigned layout of the M315 GC helps provide improved right-side visibility compared to the M315. Rearview camera is standard.
The service platform design provides easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the service platform steps use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
Grease points are grouped conveniently for quick and easy prevention lubrication.
Use your PIN code on the monitor to enable the push button starting feature.
The in-cab swing lock prevents front linkage from moving as you travel.
Ground-level shutoff switch stops all fuel to the engine when activated and shuts down the machine.
The ability to lock the main disconnect switch with a padlock helps protect the machine from unintentional use.
Dedicated tie down points for safe truck transport.

Sustainability

The Cat® C4.4 engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
Auto Engine Speed Control reduces fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working. Consult your Cat dealer or the machine's operation and maintenance manual for more information.

*Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 93kW125hp
Engine Model Cat® C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249 90kW121hp
Bore 105mm4in
Displacement 4.4l269in³
Stroke 127mm5in
Emissions Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator.
Note (2) ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels* up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal 35000kPa5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Travel Circuit 35000kPa5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Swing Mechanism 25900kPa3756psi
Main System - Maximum Flow - Implement 245L/min65gpm
Maximum Travel Speed 37km/h23mile/h
Maximum Swing Speed 11.5r/min11.5r/min
Operating Weight Maximum 15600kg34390lb
Fuel Tank - Total Capacity 250l66gal (US)
Cooling System 23l6gal (US)
Engine Oil 15l4gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 98l26gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 230l61gal (US)
Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 11l3gal (US)
Front Steering Axle - Differential 9l2gal (US)
Final Drive 2l1gal (US)
Powershift Transmission 3l1gal (US)
Boom One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Shipping Length 7877mm25.8ft
Support Point 3220mm10.6ft
Tail Swing Radius 2190mm7.2ft
Counterweight Clearance 1264mm4.1ft
Shipping Height with Falling Object Guard 3250mm10.7ft
Machine Width with Blade with 10.00-20 tires 2550mm8.4ft
Upperframe Width 2490mm8.2ft
Height in Roading Position 3970mm13ft
Boom Type One-Piece Boom 4.65 m (15'3")
Stick 2.5 m (8'2")
Bucket GD 0.65 m³ (0.85 yd³)
Cutting Height 8763mm28.8ft
Maximum Loading Height 6378mm20.9ft
Maximum Digging Depth 5091mm16.7ft
Vertical Wall Digging Depth 4198mm13.8ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Line 8312mm27.3ft
Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons).