SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Caterpillar 315D L Mid-Size Excavators | Komatsu PC160LC-7 TIER 3 Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 17280 kg (38096 lbs) | 17140 kg (37787 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 86 kW (115 HP) | 86 kW (115 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | 597 cm (235 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 573 cm (226 in.) | 597 cm (235 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 615.7 cm (242.4 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 844.3 cm (332.4 in.) | 880.9 cm (346.8 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 493.8 cm (194.4 in.) | 506.0 cm (199.2 in.) |
| Overall Length | 853.4 cm (336.0 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 3840.5 cm (1512.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.6 m2 (0.8 cu yds) | 0.7 m2 (0.9 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.9 m2 (1.2 cu yds) | 1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 48.8 cm (19.2 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 253.0 cm (99.6 in.) | 243.8 cm (96.0 in.) |
| Overall Width | 259.1 cm (102.0 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Komatsu |
| Engine Model | C4.2 ACERT | SAA4D107E-1 |
| Net Power | 86 kW (115 HP) | 86 kW (115 HP) |
| Gross Power | 91 kw (122 hp) | 89 kw (120.7 hp) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 148 LPM (39.7 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 190.0 l (50.2 gal) | 121.1 l (32.0 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 350 Bar (5077 psi) | — |
| Operating Weight | 17280 kg (38096 lbs) | 17140 kg (37787 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) | 5.6 km (3.5 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10.2 RPM | 12 RPM |
| Cab Height | 289.6 cm (114.0 in.) | 210.3 cm (82.8 in.) |
| Cooling Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 300.2 l (79.3 gal) | 280.1 l (74.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Ground Pressure | 41.4 kPa (6.0 psi) | — |
| Displacement | 4250.8 cc (259 cu. in.) | 4457.3 cc (272 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 874.8 cm (344.4 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 201.2 cm (79.2 in.) | — |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 103.6 cm (40.8 in.) | — |
| Drawbar Pull | 16.010 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 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

