Caterpillar Releases New M316 Wheeled Excavator

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Caterpillar recently announced its new M316 Next Generation wheeled excavator, which it says operates more efficiently and lowers maintenance costs. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar.)

Caterpillar recently announced its new M316 Next Generation wheeled excavator which it says operates more efficiently and lowers maintenance costs. The machine features a fuel-efficient 148-horsepower (110-kilowatt) Cat C4.4 engine that meets stringent EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards and a high-ambient temperature capability of 125⁰ F (52⁰ C) and low cold-start capability of 0⁰ F (-18⁰ C). The M316 has up to 14% more swing torque and is compatible with a wide range of Cat attachments. Travel speed tops out at 21.7 mph (35 km/h) to move the excavator between jobsites quickly.

Safe, Comfortable Operation

For the operator, the M316 has push-button start, a 10-inch touchscreen monitor, programmable power mode and joystick configuration, a tip-up left control console for easy entry and exit in deluxe and premium cabs, and a tilting steering column. The auto axle lock releases the service brake automatically when the travel pedal is pressed to ease operation. Deluxe cabs also feature heated, air-adjustable seats while the premium cab’s seat provides both heating and cooling. The new excavator improves visibility with a low-profile engine hood, small cab pillars, and large front, side, and rear windows along with standard rearview and sideview cameras.

Less Maintenance

The new M316 provides up to 10% savings in maintenance compared to the M316F, thanks to some design upgrades. Two-level fuel filtration better maintains diesel fuel purity to increase uptime. All fuel filters have a synchronized, 1,000-hour change interval for double the filter life, while the hydraulic oil filter has a 50% longer interval at 3,000 operating hours. Filter life is tracked on the in-cab touchscreen monitor. To improve safety and convenience for service technicians, all daily maintenance checkpoints are made from ground level, as are Cat S∙O∙SSM ports. Remote diagnostics tools save service trips to the jobsite and allow technicians to detect potential issues through real-time machine data from Product Link.

Source: Caterpillar