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312 GC

Small Excavators

If you need reliability, durability, high productivity, and low cost, the Cat® 312 GC is made for you. This excavator is designed, built, and uniquely supported to put you on the fast track to prosperity.

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Net Power - ISO 9249 71.2 kW
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396 74.4 kW
Bore 98 mm

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LOW OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Latest Features

     Cab Monitor Improvements.         Continuously improved user interface allows for intuitive navi... Read more

Low Owning and Operating Costs

    Match the power to the job with three working modes: Smart for power automatically adjusted to demand, Eco for lowest fuel burn, and Power for hi... Read more

Reliable, Durable Performance

    The C3.6 engine and electrohydraulic system work in sync to help you move plenty of material without burning truckloads of fuel, and the C3.6 mee... Read more

Simple to Operate

    Start the engine with a pushbutton.       One-button sticks (with adjustable joystick response and gain) make contr... Read more

Work in Comfort

    Wide seat (larger than previous models) adjusts for operators of all sizes.     Standard automatic climate control keeps you... Read more

Easy to Maintain

    Nearly all major mechanical components are accessed from the ground or the service platform.     Radiator screens can be remo... Read more

Enhanced Safety

    Access most daily maintenance points from ground level.     Emergency engine and electrical shut offs are also at ground leve... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 312 GC

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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 71.2 kW
Engine Model Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396 74.4 kW
Bore 98 mm
Stroke 120 mm
Displacement 3.6 l
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 97 hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 101 hp (metric)
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Emissions Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emissions standards
Note (1) Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels.Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow 225 L/min (59 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure - Travel 35000 kPa
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed 11.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 43 kN·m
Weights
Operating Weight 11600 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity 237 l
Cooling System 11 l
Engine Oil 11 l
Final Drive - Each 3 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 145 l
Hydraulic Tank 77 l
Dimensions
Boom Reach 4.3 m (14'1")
Stick Reach 2.25 m (7'5")
Bucket UD 0.53 m³ (0.68 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 2780 mm
Handrail Height 2820 mm
Shipping Length 7280 mm
Tail Swing Radius 2160 mm
Counterweight Clearance 890 mm
Ground Clearance 425 mm
Track Length 3320 mm
Length to Center of Rollers 2610 mm
Track Gauge 1990 mm
Transport Width 2490 mm
Working Ranges & Forces
Maximum Digging Depth 5080 mm
Boom Reach 4.3 m (14'1")
Stick Reach 2.25 m (7'5")
Bucket UD 0.53 m³ (0.68 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 7600 mm
Maximum Cutting Height 7850 mm
Maximum Loading Height 5410 mm
Minimum Loading Height 1840 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 4850 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 4560 mm
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 85.9 kN
Stick Digging Force - ISO 62.2 kN

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