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Caterpillar
317 GC Hydraulic Excavator
Net Power – ISO 9249
119 hp
89 kW
Operating Weight
38000 lb
17200 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
21 ft
6400 mm
Overview
The Cat® 317 GC Excavator offers job-matched performance and world-class versatility. A large working envelope and expanded work tool offering help you complete your work quickly and efficiently. Combined with fuel-saving features, longer maintenance intervals, and simplified maintenance points, the 317 GC provides the reliability you expect at the low cost-per-hour you need.
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Exterior
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Interior
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Features
Fuel Saving, Job Matched Performance
Lower Maintenance Costs
World-Class Versatility
Work in Comfort
Reliable, Whatever the Environment
Simple to Operate
Safety
Sustainability
Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Net Power – ISO 9249 | 119 hp 89 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.6 Cat C3.6 |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 | 121 hp 90 kW |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN) | 122 hp (metric) 122 hp (metric) |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 121 hp (metric) 121 hp (metric) |
| Bore | 4 in 98 mm |
| Stroke | 5 in 120 mm |
| Displacement | 220 in³ 3.6 l |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,400 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels.Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels.Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations“ (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. |
Hydraulic System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Main System – Maximum Flow | 296 L/min (78 gal/min) 296 L/min (78 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure – Equipment | 5076 psi 35000 kPa |
| Maximum Pressure – Travel | 5076 psi 35000 kPa |
| Maximum Pressure – Swing | 3741 psi 25800 kPa |
Swing Mechanism
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Speed | 8.7 r/min 8.7 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 44991 ft·lbf 61 kN·m |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 38000 lb 17200 kg |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71.6 gal (US) 271 l |
| Cooling System | 5.8 gal (US) 22 l |
| Engine Oil | 2.9 gal (US) 11 l |
| Final Drive – Each | 1.6 gal (US) 6 l |
| Hydraulic System – Including Tank | 24.8 gal (US) 94 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 23 gal (US) 87 l |
| DEF Tank | 5.9 gal (US) 22 l |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Boom | Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Reach 5.1 m (16'9") |
| Stick | Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Reach R2.9 m (9'6") |
| Bucket | GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) |
| Shipping Height – Top of Cab | 9.6 ft 2930 mm |
| Handrail Height | 9.6 ft 2940 mm |
| Shipping Length | 28.1 ft 8570 mm |
| Tail Swing Radius | 8.2 ft 2500 mm |
| Counterweight Clearance | 3.3 ft 1010 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.4 ft 430 mm |
| Track Length | 13 ft 3970 mm |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 10.4 ft 3170 mm |
| Track Gauge | 6.5 ft 1990 mm |
| Transport Width | 8.5 ft 2590 mm |
Working Ranges & Forces
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Digging Depth | 21 ft 6400 mm |
| Boom | Reach 5.1 m (16'9") Reach 5.1 m (16'9") |
| Stick | Reach R2.9 m (9'6") Reach R2.9 m (9'6") |
| Bucket | GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³) |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 29.6 ft 9010 mm |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 29.1 ft 8900 mm |
| Maximum Loading Height | 20.6 ft 6280 mm |
| Minimum Loading Height | 6.5 ft 1990 mm |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 20.2 ft 6170 mm |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 16.3 ft 4960 mm |
| Minimum Working Equipment Radius | 9.6 ft 2940 mm |
| Bucket Digging Force – ISO | 27650 lbf 123 kN |
| Stick Digging Force – ISO | 16860 lbf 75 kN |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.287 metric tonnes. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOM AND STICKS
- 5.1 m (16’9″) Reach Boom
CAB
- Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
- Comfort Cab: mechanical suspension seat, 203 mm (8″) LCD touchscreen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- VisionLink®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Maintenance free battery
- LED chassis light and left-side boom light
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
ENGINE
- Cat C3.6 single turbo diesel engine
- Two selectable modes: Power, Smart
- Automatic engine speed control
- Automatic engine shutdown
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Electric cooling fans
- Single fuel filtration system with water separator and indicator
- Sealed double element air filter with integrated precleaner
- Biodiesel capability up to B20
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Boom and stick regeneration circuits
- Auto hydraulic warm up
- Auto two-speed travel
- Electric main control valve
- Boom and stick drift reduction valve
- Boom and stick lowering check valve
- Element-type main hydraulic filter
- Single-type electronic main pump
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Rear and right-side-view cameras
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Service platform with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
- Signaling/warning horn
- Hydraulic lock out lever
- Auto hammer stop
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Side entry to service platform
- Grouped engine oil and fuel filters
- Ground-level engine oil dipstick
- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- Grease lubricated track link
- ISO 15818:2017 Tie down points on base frame
- 2500 mm (8’2″) blade
- 2600 mm (8’6″) blade
- 2700 mm (8’10”) blade
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
BOOM AND STICKS
- 2.6 m (8’6″) Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9’6″) Reach stick
- 2.9 m (9’6″) Thumb ready stick
- 3.1 m (10’2″) Reach stick
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
- VisionLink Productivity
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- LED chassis light, right-side boom light and cab lights
ENGINE
- -18°C (-0°F) cold start capability
- -25°C (-13°F) cold start capability
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- Integrated vehicle health management system
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
- 500 mm (20″) triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24″) triple grouser track shoes
- 600 mm (24″) rubber track shoes
- 700 mm (28 in) triple grouser track shoes
- 790 mm (31″) triple grouser track shoes
- 3.05 mt (6,720 lb) counterweight
- 3.57 mt (7,870 lb) counterweight
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