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Caterpillar 318B L Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 318B L ➔

The Caterpillar 318B L Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for various digging, loading, and lifting tasks. With impressive specifications including a maximum cutting height of 32 ft and a digging depth of 23 ft, this excavator offers excellent reach and performance. Equipped with a high-performing engine and hydraulic system, the 318B L is suitable for demanding construction projects. Its operating weight of 40,521 lbs and sturdy undercarriage make it a reliable choice for heavy-duty applications.

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General Specifications

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	28 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	19 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27 ft (8 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	13 ft (4 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	30 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	20 ft (6 m)
Max Loading Height	13 ft (4 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17 ft (5 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	31 ft (9 m)
Max Digging Depth	21 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	21 ft (6 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	30 ft (9 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19 ft (6 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	32 ft (10 m)
Max Digging Depth	23 ft (7 m)
Max Loading Height	22 ft (7 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32 ft (10 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21 ft (6 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10 ft (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground	11 ft (3 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	4 ft (1 m)
Tail Swing Radius	8 ft (2 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9 ft (3 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Maximum Drawbar Pull	39,000 lbs (17,690 kg)
Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	305 cu in (4,998 cu cm)
Engine Model	3046T
Flywheel Power	115 hp (86 kw)
ISO 9249	115 hp (86 kw)
Net Power	119 hp (89 kw)
SAE J1349	115 hp (86 kw)
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Boom Cylinder - Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Boom Cylinder - Stroke	47 in (119 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Bore	4 in (11 cm)
Bucket Cylinder - Stroke	41 in (104 cm)
Main Implement System - Maximum Flow (2x)	40 gpm (151 lpm)
Maximum Pressure - Implements	4980 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing	3700 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel	4980 psi
Stick Cylinder - Bore	5 in (13 cm)
Stick Cylinder - Stroke	54 in (137 cm)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	74 gal (280 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	79 gpm (300 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	50 gal (188 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Weight	40,521 lbs (18,380 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	5 gal (17 l)
Engine Oil	3 gal (13 l)
Final Drive - Each	1 gal (3 l)
Fuel Tank	74 gal (280 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	50 gal (188 l)
Hydraulic Tank	28 gal (105 l)
Swing Drive - Each	1 gal (3 l)

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull	39,000 lbs (17,690 kg)
Max Travel Speed	3 mph (5 kph)
Shoe Size	24 in (60 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight	40,543 lbs (18,390 kg)
Operating Weight - Long Undercarriage	40,540 lbs (18,389 kg)

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