It has a spacious new cab design, providing a more comfortable working environment than the model it replaces.
The compact design gives operators the confidence to work in space-restricted jobsites. A host of standard technologies now available on this new small excavator boosts productivity gains by up to 45 percent compared to traditional grading, making it the most productive Cat excavator ever in the 15-ton size class. The new Cat App, compatible with the 315, helps contractors to better manage the excavator’s location and maintenance schedules. Standard Product Link™ automatically collects excavator data to help improve fleet management.
The advanced hydraulic system of the new 315 excavator provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency to increase productivity by up to 8 percent over the 315F L. Its new electronic hydraulic valve delivers significant efficiency gains, while offering the capability of future technology growth. A 10 percent higher swing torque makes working on slopes and around the jobsite much more efficient, and the drive system easily navigates tough ground conditions and slopes with 14 percent more drawbar pull. New Cat Advansys™ bucket tips deliver increased life, excellent retention, and fast changeover for maximum uptime on the jobsite.
The new 315’s more powerful Cat C3.6 engine meets Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards, giving it the flexibility to work in many markets worldwide. Smart mode operation automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions to conserve fuel in less demanding applications. The engine is designed to work in a range of ambient temperatures, from 125° F (52° C) without de-rate to a cold-start capability of -13° F (-25° C).
Standard new technology elevating excavator productivity and efficiency includes Cat Grade with 2D system, which is upgradable to Grade with Advanced 2D or Grade with 3D. Grade with 2D automatically guides digging depth, slope and horizontal distance to quickly and accurately reach desired grade. Up to four different depth and slope targets can be established, saving time and money at the jobsite. Increasing safety when excavating in confined spaces, the new 2D E-fence keeps the front linkage within a predefined work area to avoid hazards on the jobsite as well as standard cab avoidance.
Standard Cat Payload helps operators to achieve precise load targets and increase efficiency by providing on-the-go weighing and real-time estimates of the payload without swinging. Payload can be combined with VisionLink® to remotely manage production targets. Critical operating data such as fuel usage, payload summaries and fault codes are tracked by standard Cat Product Link to help boost fleet management efficiency.
A new 13-percent larger cab increases operator productivity and offers 60 percent greater vertical visibility to increase operating safety. Advanced viscous mounts significantly reduce excavator vibration feedback to the cab, while the tip-up left console allows operators to enter and exit the cab with ease. The new standard radio features USB ports for personal devices and Bluetooth® connectivity, so operators can make hands-free calls.
Standard rearview and right-side cameras further improve visibility of the work area. The available 360-degree camera system offers excellent visibility to see objects and personnel completely around the excavator in a single view. Improved cab sound suppression lowers interior noise levels to improve comfort. To get to work quicker on cold mornings, the HVAC system offers a 33 percent improvement in defrost capability.
Design changes to the new Cat 315 excavator lowers maintenance costs by up to 25 percent compared to the 315F L. Change intervals for the fuel filters are 500 operating hours, while the excavators’ new hydraulic oil filter improves filtration and increases changes intervals by 50 percent to 3,000 hours. New anti-drain valves keep the hydraulic oil clean during filter replacement to improve system longevity. The cab’s new air filter provides a two-times longer cleaning interval as the previous model. Source