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Small Excavators

317 GC Hydraulic Excavator

Net Power - ISO 9249

119 HP

Operating Weight

38,000 lb

Maximum Digging Depth

21 ft

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

    Air Conditioning System

    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.

    Dimensions

    Boom

    Reach 5.1 m (16'9")

    Stick

    Reach R2.9 m (9'6")

    Bucket

    GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)

    Shipping Height - Top of Cab

    9.6 ft

    Handrail Height

    9.6 ft

    Shipping Length

    28.1 ft

    Tail Swing Radius

    8.2 ft

    Counterweight Clearance

    3.3 ft

    Ground Clearance

    1.4 ft

    Track Length

    13 ft

    Length to Center of Rollers

    10.4 ft

    Track Gauge

    6.5 ft

    Transport Width

    8.5 ft

    Engine

    Net Power - ISO 9249

    119 HP

    Engine Model

    Cat C3.6

    Engine Power - ISO 14396

    121 HP

    Bore

    in

    Stroke

    in

    Displacement

    220 in³

    Hydraulic System

    Main System - Maximum Flow

    296 L/min (78 gal/min)

    Maximum Pressure - Equipment

    5,076 psi

    Maximum Pressure - Travel

    5,076 psi

    Maximum Pressure - Swing

    3,741 psi

    Service Refill Capacities

    Fuel Tank Capacity

    71.6 gal (US)

    Cooling System

    5.8 gal (US)

    Engine Oil

    2.9 gal (US)

    Final Drive - Each

    1.6 gal (US)

    Hydraulic System - Including Tank

    24.8 gal (US)

    Hydraulic Tank

    23 gal (US)

    DEF Tank

    5.9 gal (US)

    Swing Mechanism

    Swing Speed

    8.7 r/min

    Maximum Swing Torque

    44,991 ft·lbf

    Weights

    Operating Weight

    38,000 lb

    Working Ranges & Forces

    Maximum Digging Depth

    21 ft

    Boom

    Reach 5.1 m (16'9")

    Stick

    Reach R2.9 m (9'6")

    Bucket

    GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)

    Maximum Reach at Ground Level

    29.6 ft

    Maximum Cutting Height

    29.1 ft

    Maximum Loading Height

    20.6 ft

    Minimum Loading Height

    6.5 ft

    Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom

    20.2 ft

    Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth

    16.3 ft

    Minimum Working Equipment Radius

    9.6 ft

    Bucket Digging Force - ISO

    27,650 lbf

    Stick Digging Force - ISO

    16,860 lbf

    • 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
      • Cat Product Link
      • Remote Flash
      • Remote Troubleshoot
      • Auto hammer stop
    • 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
    • SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
      • Side entry to service platform
      • Grouped engie 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
      • Tie down points on base frame
      • ISO 15818:2017 Tie down points on base frame

    • 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
    • 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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