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311C U
Utility
Hydraulic Excavator
Hydraulics
The open-center, two-pump hydraulic
system features pump flow control
which improves fuel efficiency,
ensures smooth controllability,
reduces sound levels and extends
component life. pg. 5
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Front Linkage Buckets, Quick Coupler and Work Tools Serviceability
Designed-in flexibility to help bring Ex-CWTS available buckets, Longer service intervals and easier
higher production and efficiency to quick couplers, multi-grapples, shears, maintenance result in better machine
all jobs. pg. 8 and ex-CIPL available hammers – availability and lower owning and
to provide a total solution package operating costs. pg. 9
to the end-user. pg. 10
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Engine
The four cylinder turbocharged Cat 3064 T engine is built for power, reliability, economy
and low emissions.
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Hydraulics
Caterpillar hydraulics deliver power and control to keep material moving at high volume.
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Undercarriage and Structures
Durable undercarriage absorbs stresses and provides excellent stability.
505 mm 311C U
885 mm 312C
Main Frame. The rugged main frame is Shorter Tail Swing Radius.
designed for maximum durability and The 311C U, with its reduced tail swing
efficient use of materials. radius, is easier to operate while against
walls and in tight areas, reducing
Grease Lubricated Track. New grease
the concern of the rear of the machine
lubricated seals protect the track link
during operation.The shorter tail
and deliver long track link pin and
measurement allows flexibility for ideal
bushing inner wear life.
use in urban construction, logging
Carbody Design and Track Roller Travel Motors. Automatic speed roads, and other space restricted sites.
Frames. X-shaped, box-section carbody selection enables the machine to
provides excellent resistance to automatically change up and down from
torsional bending. Robot-welded track high and low speeds in a smooth,
roller frames are press-formed, controlled manner.
pentagonal units to deliver exceptional
Idler Guard. An idler guard, which is
strength and service life.
integral to the track roller frame is
Structures. The 311C U structural standard. This guard helps maintain
components and undercarriage are the track alignment while traveling or
backbone of the machine’s durability. working on slopes.
Rollers and Idlers. Sealed and Blades. For further versatility and to
lubricated track rollers, carrier rollers meet more general purposes needs,
and idlers provide excellent service life, three blade width options are available
to keep the machine in the field longer. on the 311C U.
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Operator Station
Designed for simple operation, the 311C U operator station allows the operator to focus on
production.
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Front Linkage
Designed-in flexibility to help bring higher production and efficiency to all jobs.
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Serviceability
Simplified service and maintenance features save you time and money.
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Buckets, Quick Couplers and Work Tools
The 311C U has designed-in flexibility to help bring total solutions for efficiency
to your jobs.
Quick Couplers. Caterpillar Quick Couplers enable the Pin Grabber Plus Quick Coupler. This hydraulically controlled
operator to simply release one work tool and pick up another. Pin Grabber Plus quick coupler makes changing buckets and
Your hydraulic excavator becomes highly versatile. To suit other popular work tools simple and fast. The Pin Grabber Plus
your business and application needs, Caterpillar offers two coupler mounts to the end of the stick and allows buckets,
different types of Quick Couplers. clamshells and other work tools to be used with little or no
modification.
CW-Series Dedicated Quick Coupler. The dedicated CW- Each model fully adjusts to different pin
Series quick coupler enables a quick tool exchange while
spreads of various tools regardless of
maintaining top machine performance. It is available in a
manufacturer – it is the only coupler
hydraulic and spindle version.
that accommodates a wide range of
The hydraulic version is available in a standard
work tool makes and models.
and a narrow version and makes it very easy Pin-on assembly makes coupler
for the operator to switch tools without
installation and removal fast and easy.
having to leave the cab. Coupler retains the same bucket opening and closing angles.
The spindle version is a user-
Buckets can be reversed for greater flexibility when working
friendly mechanical version that can
around and under obstructions.
later be easily converted into the
Integrated lift eye.
hydraulic version if required. The spindle
version is also available in the narrow and Quick Coupler hydraulic Circuits for CAT 308C CR are available
standard version. as retrofit kits. Caterpillar offers two kits that are dedicated to
A lifting hook is added to the dedicated Quick Coupler CW and Pin Grabber Plus coupler. Ask your Cat dealer for more
for maximum lift capacity. specific information.
Buckets. A wide variety of buckets help optimize Work Tools. Work Tools for 311C U are
machine performance. Purpose designed and only available ex Caterpillar Work Tools &
built to Caterpillar’s high durability Services (NL) and ex Caterpillar Impact
standards. Products Ltd. (UK). For any specific work
tools needs not covered in machine price list
Excavation Bucket. Digs and loads soft
please contact your local dealer.
to medium materials such as clay and earth.
Features weld on tip adapters, hardened cutting Shear. Caterpillar's steel cutting shear meets
edge and side bars. your requirements in scrap recycling as well as
primary demolition and offers excellent flexibility.
Extreme Excavation Bucket. Digs and loads
compact/abrasive materials like earth/rock, Multi-Grapple. The Multi-Grapple is the ideal tool for stripping,
sand/clay, sand/gravel, coal, chalk and low sorting, handling and loading.
abrasion ores. Features abrasion resistant steel
Hammer. The Cat hammers provide the perfect match for
for all wear parts.
maximal life, efficiency and productivity.
Ditch Cleaning Bucket. Wide, light bucket
used mainly with long reach configurations
to clean waterbeds and banks.
Bucket Specifications
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for special bucket requirements.
Excavation Extreme
Excavation
A Bite width mm 600 750 900 1000 1100 1200 1200
B Tip radius mm 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230 1230
Capacity m3 280 380 485 560 640 715 715
Weight kg 316 336 375 397 430 453 463 ➤ A ➤ ➤ B ➤
Engine Hydraulic System Cab/FOGS
Caterpillar 3064 T turbocharged
diesel engine. Main Implement System Optional Falling Object Guard System
Maximum Flow (2x) 108 l/min is designed to protect the operator from
Ratings at 1950 rpm kW hp falling objects, and is certified under
Maximum pressure
Gross power 61 82 ISO 10262 specifications.
Implements 29 900 kPa
Flywheel power 59 79
Travel 34 300 kPa
Net power
Swing 23 500 kPa
ISO 9249 59 79
Pilot System
EEC 80/1269 59 79
Maximum flow 24.3 l/min Sound
Dimensions Maximum pressure 4120 kPa
Bore 102 mm Blade System Operator Sound
Stroke 130 mm Maximum flow 53.2 l/min The operator sound level measured
Displacement 4.25 liters Maximum pressure 20 594 kPa according to the procedures specified
Power rating conditions Boom Cylinder in ISO 6396 is 74 dB(A), for cab
net power advertised is the power Bore 100 mm offered by Caterpillar, when properly
available at the flywheel when the installed and maintained and tested
Stroke 1002 mm
engine is equipped with fan, air with the doors and windows closed.
Stick Cylinder
cleaner, muffler, and alternator Exterior Sound
no engine derating required below
Bore 110 mm The labeled spectator sound power
Maximum drawbar pull 92 kN Swing Speed 10.6 rpm Fuel Tank 195
Cooling System 17.5
Engine Oil 19.5
Swing Drive 3
Final Drive (each) 3
Hydraulic system(including tank) 160
Hydraulic tank 92
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Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.
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4 7
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mm mm mm mm
Stick Length 2250 2800 Stick Length 2250 2800
1 Shipping height 2770 2770 7 Track gauge 1990 1990
2 Shipping length 6910 6920 8 Transport width
3 Tail swing radius 1750 1750 500 mm shoe 2490 2490
4 Length to centers of rollers 2610 2610 600 mm shoes 2590 2590
5 Track length 3320 3320 700 mm shoes 2690 2690
6 Ground clearance 455 455 770 mm shoes 2760 2760
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3 5 Minimum loading height mm 1880 1340
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6 Maximum depth cut
3 4 for 2440 mm Level Bottom mm 4425 4940
2 7 Maximum vertical wall digging depth mm 4815 5440
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➤ Bucket kN 80 80
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2 2800 mm
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9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 m
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Lift capacities with One-Piece Boom (4300 mm)
All weights are in kg
Load Point Height Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side Load at Maximum Reach
* Limited by hydraulic rather than tipping load.
The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity ratings standard ISO/DIS 10567, they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity
or 75% of tipping capacity. Weight of all lifting accessories must be deducted from the above lifting capacities.
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Lift capacities with One-Piece Boom (4300 mm)
All weights are in kg
Load Point Height Load Radius Over Front Load Radius Over Side Load at Maximum Reach
* Limited by hydraulic rather than tipping load.
The above loads are in compliance with hydraulic excavator lift capacity ratings standard ISO/DIS 10567, they do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity
or 75% of tipping capacity. Weight of all lifting accessories must be deducted from the above lifting capacities.
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Standard Equipment
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.
Optional Equipment
Optimal equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for specifics.
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311C U Hydraulic Excavator