SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 312E L vs Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 312E L and the Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 312E L70 kW (94 HP)
Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER69 kW (92 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 312E L15000 kg (33069 lbs)
Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER15900 kg (35054 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 312E L15000 kg (33069 lbs)
Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER15900 kg (35054 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 312E L Mid-Size Excavators | Kobelco ED160-3 BLADE RUNNER Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 15000 kg (33069 lbs) | 15900 kg (35054 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 70 kW (94 HP) | 69 kW (92 HP) |
| Track Length | 4206.2 cm (1656.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 350.5 cm (138.0 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | 216.4 cm (85.2 in.) | 149.4 cm (58.8 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Mitsubishi |
| Engine Model | C4.4 ACERT | D04EG-TAA |
| Net Power | 70 kW (94 HP) | 69 kW (92 HP) |
| Gross Power | 74.0 kW (99.3 HP) | 72.6 kW (97.3 HP) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 164.3 l (43.4 gal) | 126.8 l (33.5 gal) |
| Operating Weight | 15000 kg (33069 lbs) | 15900 kg (35054 lbs) |
| Swing Speed | 11.5 RPM | 11 RPM |
| Cab Height | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) | 304.8 cm (120.0 in.) |
| Cooling Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) | 200.2 l (52.9 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 2.6 l (0.7 gal) | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.6 l (3.6 gal) | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | — |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 | — |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 46 | — |
| Displacement | 4408.1 cc (269 cu. in.) | 3333.1 cc (203 cu. in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 91.4 cm (36.0 in.) | — |
| Drawbar Pull | 11.625 kg (25628 lbs) | 19.986 kg (44062.6 lbs) |
| Digging Depth | — | 326 cm (128 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | — | 326 cm (128 in.) |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 3.0 cm (1.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | — | 3.0 cm (1.2 in.) |
| Rated Power | — | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | — | 83 LPM (22.6 GPM) |
| Max Torque | — | 359.3 Nm (265.0 ft-lbs) |
| Ground Pressure | — | 42.1 kPa (6.1 psi) |
| Max Digging Height | — | 3.0 cm (1.2 in.) |
| Shoe Size | — | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Gradeability | — | 0.35 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.