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Caterpillar 315D L vs Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 3

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 315D L and the Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 3. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 315D L86 kW (115 HP)
Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 386 kW (115 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 315D L17280 kg (38096 lbs)
Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 317140 kg (37787 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 315D L17280 kg (38096 lbs)
Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 317140 kg (37787 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 315D LCaterpillar 315D LMid-Size ExcavatorsKomatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 3Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 3Mid-Size Excavators
Excavator TypeMid-Size ExcavatorMid-Size Excavator
Weight17280 kg (38096 lbs)17140 kg (37787 lbs)
Horsepower86 kW (115 HP)86 kW (115 HP)
Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)597 cm (235 in.)
Max Digging Depth573 cm (226 in.)597 cm (235 in.)
Max Loading Height615.7 cm (242.4 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground844.3 cm (332.4 in.)880.9 cm (346.8 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth493.8 cm (194.4 in.)506.0 cm (199.2 in.)
Overall Length853.4 cm (336.0 in.)—
Track Length3840.5 cm (1512.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground320.0 cm (126.0 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds)0.7 m2 (0.9 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity0.9 m2 (1.2 cu yds)1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds)0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds)
Ground Clearance48.8 cm (19.2 in.)45.7 cm (18.0 in.)
Tail Swing Radius253.0 cm (99.6 in.)243.8 cm (96.0 in.)
Overall Width259.1 cm (102.0 in.)—
Engine MakeCaterpillarKomatsu
Engine ModelC4.2 ACERTSAA4D107E-1
Net Power86 kW (115 HP)86 kW (115 HP)
Gross Power91 kw (122 hp)89 kw (120.7 hp)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity148 LPM (39.7 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity190.0 l (50.2 gal)121.1 l (32.0 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure350 Bar (5077 psi)—
Operating Weight17280 kg (38096 lbs)17140 kg (37787 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.6 km (3.5 mph)5.6 km (3.5 mph)
Swing Speed10.2 RPM12 RPM
Cab Height289.6 cm (114.0 in.)210.3 cm (82.8 in.)
Cooling Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)—
Fuel Capacity300.2 l (79.3 gal)280.1 l (74.0 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity3.0 l (0.8 gal)18.5 l (4.9 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity17.8 l (4.7 gal)16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Ground Pressure41.4 kPa (6.0 psi)—
Displacement4250.8 cc (259 cu. in.)4457.3 cc (272 cu. in.)
Shoe Size60.2 cm (23.7 in.)—
Max Cutting Height874.8 cm (344.4 in.)—
Track Gauge201.2 cm (79.2 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance103.6 cm (40.8 in.)—
Drawbar Pull16.010 kg (35295.1 lbs)1.626.464 kg (3585702.4 lbs)
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side—2
Number of Track Rollers per Side—7
Number of Shoes per Side—44

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