Caterpillar CAT M315 GC

Used Caterpillar CAT M315 GC wheeled excavator — reference specifications, condition points and export notes for this model.

This Caterpillar CAT M315 GC is a wheeled digging excavator for mid-size construction and utility work. It has an operating weight of 14,150 kg, rated power of 110 kW, and a Cat C4.4 engine. It travels on wheels between sites.

Description is a class-level reference built from the published specifications above; the exact unit's year, hours and condition are confirmed before payment.

Reference specifications

Reference specifications for Caterpillar CAT M315 GC
Operating weight	14,150 kg
Rated power	110 kW
Engine	Cat® C4.4

Values are a public reference for this model. Confirm the exact unit's year, hours, condition and attachments before purchase.

Buying brief: Caterpillar CAT M315 GC

The Caterpillar CAT M315 GC is a wheeled digging excavator in the 13-20 tonne class. Its operating weight is 14,150 kg, and it is powered by a Cat C4.4 engine rated at 110 kW. This size of machine suits utility work, road maintenance, and general construction where mobility is important, and it balances digging performance with roadability for medium-duty excavation and trenching. The wheeled undercarriage allows travel on paved surfaces without a transporter, which can reduce mobilization time on projects with multiple small work areas.

For this size, the buyer should weigh ground conditions and tyre choice, because stability can be affected by the oscillating axle and tyre pressure. Check the travel lock and steering modes, and factor in tyre replacement costs, as flotation on soft ground is limited compared with tracked machines. Before paying, inspect the engine for leaks, smoke, and unusual noise, and check the hydraulic system for responsiveness and contamination. Examine pins and bushes in the boom, arm, and bucket linkage for play and wear.

Check wheel hubs and final drives for oil leaks and bearing noise, and test the brakes, including the parking brake, on a slope if possible. Look for structural cracks around the kingpost, axle mounts, and boom foot, and review the tyres and steering mechanism. This size of wheeled excavator is typically shipped by container, flat rack, RoRo, or breakbulk, depending on the unit's dimensions and the destination port. The 14,150 kg operating weight and the overall height and width determine whether a flat rack or breakbulk is needed.

For container shipment the machine may need partial disassembly, but the wheeled undercarriage can simplify loading. RoRo is often used when the machine can be driven on and off the vessel, and the final choice depends on port facilities, shipping line requirements, and total dimensions after preparation.

A class-level brief: it describes this size of machine and what to check. It is not a statement of availability or price for any specific unit.

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Common questions

Is a used Caterpillar CAT M315 GC available right now?

Availability changes with stock. Send us the model and destination and we confirm the units currently on hand or that can be sourced.

What does a used Caterpillar CAT M315 GC cost?

Price depends on year, working hours, condition, attachments and destination. We quote per unit, FOB China or CIF your port, after confirming the exact machine.

How is a Caterpillar CAT M315 GC shipped from China?

Usually by container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk, chosen by the unit's real dimensions and your destination port. We plan loading before the balance payment.