M315

Specifications

Features

LATEST FEATURES

• Cat Payload helps you achieve precise load targets to improve your operating efficiency. Pick up a load of material–with a bucket and thumb combination or grapple and clamshell attachments–and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging.
• New optional auxiliary relay powers on and turns off CB radios, beacon lights, and other attachments without you taking your hands off the joysticks.
• Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot now standard.

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
Build Number: 07C

HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

• The Cat engine matches to your performance and production needs. The engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA emission standards.
• Travel between sites easier with travel speeds up to 37 kph (23 mph).
• From dirt to asphalt, the excavator matches your needs to get the job done in a timely, efficient manner.
• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for precise working requirements.
• With up to 15 percent more swing torque, you can get the job done faster to move on to the next one. The dedicated swing pump provides consistent power for better multitasking capabilities.
• 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 excavator has a standard high-ambient temperature capability of 52°C (125°F) and cold start capability of -18°C (0°F).

Boost Efficiency and Productivity with Integrated Cat Technologies

• Boost productivity versus traditional grading withoptional Cat Grade with 2D system.
• Optional Cat Payload on-board weighing system: Achieve precise load targets and increase loading efficiency with on-the-go weighing and real-time estimates of your payload without swinging.
• Combine Payload with VisionLink® and remotely manage your production targets or take payload data with you. The monitor’s USB port lets you download your results from one shift all the way up to 30 days of work so can manage your progress without needing an internet connection or VisionLink subscription.
• Upgrade to optional Cat Grade with Advanced 2D: Create and edit grade designs with ease on a second high-resolution 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor.
• Upgrade to optional Cat Grade with 3D: Create and edit designs with ease and see the front linkage’s full range of motion on a second high-resolution touchscreen monitor.
• Optional 2D E-fence is integrated right out of the factoryto prevent the excavator from moving outside operator defined set points.
• All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica. Already invested in a grade infrastructure? You can install grade systems from Trimble, Topcon, and Leica onto the machine.

WORK IN COMFORT

• Choose between Comfort and Deluxe cab options.
• The Deluxe seat is heated and air adjustable.
• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.
• Feel more comfortable in the cab while you work with reduced cab vibrations from advanced viscous mounts.
• Control the excavator comfortably with easy-to-reach controls.

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

• Quickly check and service your machine with daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.
• Check the engine oil level quickly and safely from the ground.
• Save up to 10 percent in maintenance parts with the new, longer lasting filters.
• Track your machine’s filter life and maintenance intervals on the in-cab monitor.
• Two levels of fuel filtration protect the engine from dirty diesel.
• The new hydraulic oil filter provides improved filtration performance, anti-drain valves to keep oil clean when the filter is replaced, and longer life with a 3,000-hour replacement interval – 50 percent longer than previous filter designs.
• S•O•SSM ports are located at ground level, simplifying maintenance and allowing for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
• Stow your gear with plenty of in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat, overhead, and in the consoles. A cup holder, bottle holder, and coat hook are also provided.
• Bluetooth® integrated radio allows for seamless mobile phone connection to listen to music and podcasts and for hands-free calling.
• Easily adjust to your ideal temperature with the touchscreen monitor or jog dial.

SIMPLE TO OPERATE

• Start the engine with the push-to-start button, a Bluetooth key fob, or the unique Operator ID function.
• Program your power mode and joystick preferences using Operator ID; the excavator remembers your settings each time you go to work.
• Navigate quickly on the standard high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) or optional 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen monitor or with the aid of the jog dial control.
• Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the excavator? Simply access the operator’s manual on the touchscreen monitor.
• The auto axle lock presses the pedal for you to reduce your overall number of actions. The machine automatically detects when the service brake and axle need to be locked or unlocked. It releases automatically when you press the travel pedal.

SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY

• Access daily maintenance points from ground level.
• Keep your excavator secure with Operator ID. Use your PIN code on the monitor to enable the pushbutton starting feature.
• The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.
• Enjoy better visibility into trenches, in each swing direction, and behind you with the help of smaller cab pillars, larger windows, and a flat engine hood design. Rearview and sideview cameras are 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.
• The standard hydraulic lockout lever isolates all hydraulic and travel functions in the lowered position.
• 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.