SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar M315D vs Volvo EW160C
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar M315D and the Volvo EW160C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar M315D101 kW (135 HP)
Volvo EW160C106 kW (142 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar M315D17900 kg (39463 lbs)
Volvo EW160C17680 kg (38978 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar M315D17900 kg (39463 lbs)
Volvo EW160C17680 kg (38978 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar M315D Wheeled Excavators | Volvo EW160C Wheeled Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Wheeled Excavator | Wheeled Excavator |
| Weight | 17900 kg (39463 lbs) | 17680 kg (38978 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 101 kW (135 HP) | 106 kW (142 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 588 cm (232 in.) | 515 cm (203 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 588 cm (232 in.) | 515 cm (203 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 698.0 cm (274.8 in.) | 597.4 cm (235.2 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 914.4 cm (360.0 in.) | 841.2 cm (331.2 in.) |
| Overall Length | 850.4 cm (334.8 in.) | 819.9 cm (322.8 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.1 cu yds) | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.1 m2 (1.5 cu yds) | — |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) | 216.4 cm (85.2 in.) |
| Overall Width | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) |
| Overall Width (Outriggers Down) | 368.8 cm (145.2 in.) | 399.3 cm (157.2 in.) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| Engine Model | C4.4 ACERT | D6E EDE3 |
| Net Power | 101 kW (135 HP) | 106 kW (142 HP) |
| Gross Power | 108 kw (145 hp) | 115 kw (154 hp) |
| Rated Power | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 220 LPM (58.2 GPM) | 242 LPM (64.2 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 220.3 l (58.2 gal) | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 350 Bar (5076 psi) | 360 Bar (5221 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 17900 kg (39463 lbs) | 17680 kg (38978 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 34.1 km (21.2 mph) | 35.1 km (21.8 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10.5 RPM | 10 RPM |
| Cab Height | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Net Torque | 550.5 Nm (406.0 ft-lbs) | 729.4 Nm (538.0 ft-lbs) |
| Swing Torque | 39999.4 Nm (29502.0 ft-lbs) | 49600.0 Nm (36583.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.3 l (8.0 gal) | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 235.1 l (62.1 gal) | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) |
| Front Diff Capacity | 10.6 l (2.8 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Gear | Powershift |
| Number of Forward Gears | 2 | — |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 2 | — |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | — |
| Bore | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | — |
| Displacement | 4408.1 cc (269 cu. in.) | 5702.7 cc (348 cu. in.) |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Max Cutting Height | 1005.8 cm (396.0 in.) | 887.0 cm (349.2 in.) |
| Alternator | 75 A | 80 A |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Piston pump | High flow electronically controlled |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | 1350 RPM |
| Drawbar Pull | 9.891 kg (21806 lbs) | — |
| Gradeability | 0.69 | — |
| Tire Size | 10.00-20 16 PR | 10.00-20 |
| Max Steering Angle | 35 ° | — |
| Oscillating Axle Angle | 9 ° | 9 ° |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Operating Voltage | — | Operating Voltage 24 V |
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