Caterpillar M316D

Used Caterpillar M316D wheeled excavator — reference specifications, condition points and export notes for this model.

This Caterpillar M316D is a wheeled digging excavator suited to mid-size earthmoving and utility work. It travels on wheels between sites and is intended for general digging tasks. No further specifications are listed for this model.

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 M316D
Specifications to be confirmed per unit.

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

Buying brief: Caterpillar M316D

The Caterpillar M316D is a wheeled digging excavator in the 15 tonne class, built for utility work, road maintenance, drainage and general construction where the machine must move between sites on its own wheels. An operating weight around 15 tonnes with a bucket of roughly 0.6 cubic metres and rated power near 90 to 100 kW suits trenching, loading and light demolition. Buyers should confirm the exact weight, bucket capacity and rated power from the plate and the engine tag, because build options and attachments change these figures.

On site the wheeled undercarriage gives travel speeds and mobility that a tracked machine cannot match, at the cost of needing firm, level ground and careful tyre management. Stability depends on axle oscillation, outriggers or a dozer blade, and on how the load is held; check tyre condition, steering play and the travel lock before operating. The buyer should weigh whether the site surfaces suit rubber tyres, whether attachments such as a breaker or grab are planned, and whether the steering and braking systems are rated for road travel.

Inspection before payment should cover the engine for smoke, blow-by and leaks, and the hydraulic system for pump noise, cylinder scoring and hose condition. Pins and bushes on the boom, arm and bucket linkage show wear quickly on this class, so check for play and grease history. Wheel hubs, brakes and the parking brake need a functional test, and the structure should be checked for cracks at the king post, axle mounts and boom foot.

Shipping is normally arranged by container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk, and the choice follows the unit's real dimensions and weight together with the destination port's facilities. A machine of this size may travel in a container with the cab and boom removed, or on a flat rack when height and width allow. RoRo suits ports with roll-on berths, while breakbulk is used where lifting gear and open quay space are available.

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 M316D 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 M316D 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 M316D 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.