SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 315B vs Volvo EC140BLCM
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 315B and the Volvo EC140BLCM. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 315B74 kW (99 HP)
Volvo EC140BLCM69 kW (93 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 315B15785 kg (34800 lbs)
Volvo EC140BLCM15150 kg (33400 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 315B15785 kg (34800 lbs)
Volvo EC140BLCM15150 kg (33400 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 315B Mid-Size Excavators | Volvo EC140BLCM Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 15785 kg (34800 lbs) | 15150 kg (33400 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 74 kW (99 HP) | 69 kW (93 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 533 cm (210 in.) | 500 cm (197 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 533 cm (210 in.) | 500 cm (197 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 594.4 cm (234.0 in.) | 591.3 cm (232.8 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 804.7 cm (316.8 in.) | 780.3 cm (307.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 442.0 cm (174.0 in.) | 445.0 cm (175.2 in.) |
| Overall Length | 847.3 cm (333.6 in.) | 762.0 cm (300.0 in.) |
| Track Length | 3474.7 cm (1368.0 in.) | 3596.6 cm (1416.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) | 301.8 cm (118.8 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.5 m2 (0.7 cu yds) | 0.5 m2 (0.6 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.1 cu yds) | 1.1 m2 (1.4 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) | 0.5 m2 (0.6 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 48.8 cm (19.2 in.) | 54.9 cm (21.6 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 246.9 cm (97.2 in.) | 213.4 cm (84.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 249.9 cm (98.4 in.) | 271.3 cm (106.8 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| Engine Model | 3046 T Diesel Engine | D4D EBE2 |
| Net Power | 74 kW (99 HP) | 69 kW (93 HP) |
| Gross Power | 74 kw (99 hp) | 73 kw (98 hp) |
| Rated Power | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 261 LPM (69.8 GPM) | 235 LPM (62 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 188.1 l (49.7 gal) | 205.2 l (54.2 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4980 psi) | 343 Bar (4980 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 15785 kg (34800 lbs) | 15150 kg (33400 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 4.3 km (2.7 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10.1 RPM | 11 RPM |
| Cab Height | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) | 298.7 cm (117.6 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cooling Capacity | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) | 20.4 l (5.4 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 280.1 l (74.0 gal) | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | 4.2 l (1.1 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | 15.5 l (4.1 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Ground Pressure | 49.0 kPa (7.1 psi) | 32.4 kPa (4.7 psi) |
| Stroke | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Displacement | 4998.1 cc (305 cu. in.) | 3998.4 cc (244 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 50.0 cm (19.7 in.) | 70.1 cm (27.6 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 850.4 cm (334.8 in.) | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) |
| Alternator | 50 A | 80 A |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 106.7 cm (42.0 in.) | 109.7 cm (43.2 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 13.762 kg (30340 lbs) | 11.204 kg (24700 lbs) |
| Max Torque | — | 390.5 Nm (288.0 ft-lbs) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 6 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 42 |
| Torque Power | — | 1500 RPM |
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