SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 312C vs Kato HD512III
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 312C and the Kato HD512III. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 312C67 kW (90 HP)
Kato HD512III68 kW (91 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 312C12433 kg (27410 lbs)
Kato HD512III12100 kg (26676 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 312C12433 kg (27410 lbs)
Kato HD512III12100 kg (26676 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 312C Mid-Size Excavators | Kato HD512III Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 12433 kg (27410 lbs) | 12100 kg (26676 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 67 kW (90 HP) | 68 kW (91 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 558 cm (220 in.) | 524 cm (206 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 558 cm (220 in.) | 524 cm (206 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 609.6 cm (240.0 in.) | 603.5 cm (237.6 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 819.9 cm (322.8 in.) | — |
| Max Digging Reach | 579.1 cm (228.0 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 499.9 cm (196.8 in.) | 469.4 cm (184.8 in.) |
| Overall Length | 759.0 cm (298.8 in.) | 762.0 cm (300.0 in.) |
| Track Length | 3352.8 cm (1320.0 in.) | 3474.7 cm (1368.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 280.4 cm (110.4 in.) | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds) | 0.5 m2 (0.7 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) | 0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Mitsubishi |
| Engine Model | 3046 T | C 4D34-TLE2A |
| Net Power | 67 kW (90 HP) | 68 kW (91 HP) |
| Gross Power | 70 kw (94 hp) | 71.8 kW (96.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1950 RPM | 2050 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 125 LPM (33.5 GPM) | 242 LPM (64 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 162.0 l (42.8 gal) | 155.2 l (41.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | 329 Bar (4772 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 12433 kg (27410 lbs) | 12100 kg (26676 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 12.9 RPM | 12.5 RPM |
| Cab Height | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) | 271.3 cm (106.8 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cooling Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) | 275.2 l (72.7 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | 2.6 l (0.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Ground Pressure | 33.1 kPa (4.8 psi) | 38.6 kPa (5.6 psi) |
| Displacement | 4250.8 cc (259 cu. in.) | 3911.6 cc (239 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 61.0 cm (24.0 in.) | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 850.4 cm (334.8 in.) | 838.2 cm (330.0 in.) |
| Alternator | 55 A | 50 A |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 11.217 kg (24729 lbs) | — |
| Max Torque | — | 360.1 Nm (265.6 ft-lbs) |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 44 |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 88.4 cm (34.8 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 1600 RPM |
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