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Caterpillar 315 L
Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown
The Caterpillar 315 L is a mid-size, long-undercarriage hydraulic crawler excavator built from roughly 1993/94 through 1997/98, identified by 6YM (and unconfirmed 4YM) serial prefixes. It runs a Cat 3046T turbocharged inline-six diesel rated 82 kW (110 hp) gross and 74 kW (99 hp) net, mechanically governed with no electronic engine controls. Operating weight spans 15,920-16,330 kg (35,100-36,000 lb) depending on configuration, with a 610 mm (24 in) standard track shoe and transport dimensions of roughly 8.53 x 2.59 x 2.87 m (28'0" x 8'6" x 9'5"). Caterpillar offered this size class as a standard-swing 315 and as the 315 L, the long-undercarriage version covered here. It was directly succeeded by the 315B L, produced from 1995 into the early 2000s, followed later by the 315C L and 315D L.
Later 315-family generations added updated engine tiers, factory electronic monitoring, and cab and hydraulic refinements the original 315 L never had. This machine predates any onboard diagnostics entirely, and operators read machine condition off analog dash lamps for coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, engine oil pressure, alternator charge, hydraulic filter bypass, and air filter restriction instead of fault codes. That simplicity is why the 315 L still circulates in the used and parts market: the mechanically governed 3046T has no ECM to fail, and its engine, hydraulic, and undercarriage components share heavily with other mid-1990s Cat mid-size excavators, keeping wear parts easy to source even though dedicated spec sheets for this exact model have largely dropped off current listings. Buyers turn to it as a low-cost, mechanically straightforward machine for basic digging and grading work, with hydraulic cylinder seal drift, worn injectors, and travel motor wear the main age-related items to budget for.
Below: full specifications, fluids & capacities, the factory service schedule, common service parts, verified fault codes, what owners discuss, attachment guidance, the complete assembly directory, and a serial-number reference. Complete parts lists with full OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, quantities, and fitment data are available free in Heavy Parts AI.
Caterpillar 315 L specifications
Engine
| Engine model | Cat 3046T diesel, turbocharged, direct injection, inline-6 |
| Displacement | 5.0 L (305 cu in), bore 94 mm x stroke 120 mm (3.7 in x 4.72 in) |
| Gross power | 82 kW (110 hp) SAE gross |
| Net power | 74 kW (99 hp) SAE net |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Emissions tier | Built ahead of nonroad emissions-tier rules for this power class; mechanically governed diesel, no EPA or EU tier certification applies to this series |
Weights
| Operating weight | 15,920-16,330 kg (35,100-36,000 lb); figure varies by model year and configuration within this L-series run |
| Ground pressure | Not documented in verifiable form for this series - confirm for your specific track-shoe width and undercarriage option against factory literature |
Dimensions
| Transport length | 8.53 m (28 ft 0 in) |
| Transport width | 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Transport height | 2.87 m (9 ft 5 in) |
| Track shoe width | 610 mm (24 in) standard grouser shoe; wider shoes seen fitted on some units |
Performance
| Working ranges (dig depth, max reach, dump height, swing speed, travel speed, gradeability) | Not documented for this exact generation in available literature. Do not carry over figures published for the later 315B L, 315C L, 315D L, 315F L, or the current Next Generation 315 - boom, stick, and drivetrain differ across those. Confirm exact working ranges against the factory spec sheet for this serial range. |
Forces
| Bucket and stick digging force | Not documented in verifiable form for this series. Later 315-series generations publish different force figures tied to their own boom/stick/engine combination and should not be assumed to carry over. |
Service capacities (summary)
| Fuel tank | 250 L (66 US gal) |
| Hydraulic system, engine oil, cooling system | Not documented in verifiable form for this series - refer to the factory operation and maintenance manual for this serial range for exact refill capacities. |
Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.
315 L fluids & capacities
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine crankcase (incl. oil filter) | 13 L (3.4 US gal / 13.7 US qt) — 3046T diesel | Cat DEO (Diesel Engine Oil), heavy-duty diesel engine oil. Viscosity by ambient temperature: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 for cold/variable climates, SAE 15W-40 for warm climates. Change oil and filter every 250 service hours. |
| Cooling system | 17.3 L (4.6 US gal) system total; coolant recovery tank approx. 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) | Caterpillar heavy-duty diesel engine antifreeze/coolant meeting Cat's coolant specification (Cat DEAC conventional coolant, or Cat ELC extended-life coolant on later production), full-strength or 50/50 water/glycol premix rated to about -37 C (-34 F). Do not mix coolant types. Change every 3,000 hours or 24 months on conventional coolant. |
| Fuel tank | approx. 250-280 L (66-74 US gal) — varies by source/series; confirm against the nameplate or OMM for the exact serial range | Diesel fuel meeting Caterpillar's fuel specification (No. 2-D or climate-appropriate low-sulfur diesel). |
| Hydraulic system (total, incl. tank) | 188 L (49.7 US gal) total system capacity | Cat TDTO (Transmission/Drivetrain Oil, meets Cat TO-4 spec). Viscosity by ambient temperature: SAE 10W for cold climates, SAE 30 for moderate climates, SAE 50 for hot climates; Cat TDTO-TMS multi-viscosity blend as an alternative across a wider temperature range. Check level every 250 hours or monthly; change every 2,000 hours or 12 months. |
| Hydraulic tank (reservoir) | 90 L (23.8 US gal) reservoir capacity | Same Cat TDTO TO-4 spec as the hydraulic system, viscosity selected by climate as above. |
| Final drive (each side) | 2.6 L (2.7 US qt) per side | Cat TDTO TO-4 spec gear oil, SAE 30 for typical duty, SAE 50 in hot climates, SAE 10W in cold climates. Check every 250 hours or monthly; change every 2,000 hours or 12 months. |
| Swing drive | 3 L (3.2 US qt) | Cat TDTO TO-4 spec gear oil, SAE 30 for typical duty, SAE 50 in hot climates. Change every 1,000 hours or 6 months — shorter interval than the final drives. |
| Pilot/servo circuit | Not separately documented — pilot/servo oil draws off the main hydraulic tank, no dedicated refill capacity listed | Same Cat TDTO hydraulic oil as the main hydraulic system. |
| Grease (all points) | Spec only — no single reservoir capacity; follow the OMM lubrication schedule for grease-point locations and intervals | Caterpillar multipurpose EP-2 grease, NLGI 2. Moly-fortified EP grease for high-load pin and bucket-linkage points; standard lithium-complex EP grease for the swing gear/bearing and other chassis grease fittings. |
Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.
Caterpillar 315 L maintenance schedule
| Service interval | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Every 10 h |
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| Every 250 h |
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| Every 500 h |
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| Every 1,000 h |
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| Every 2,000 h |
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| Every 4,000 h |
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Servicing the 315 L beyond the schedule
Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis
On a mechanically governed 3046T with no ECM, fluid sampling is the only early-warning system this machine has. Pull engine oil, hydraulic oil, and gear-case samples at every 250-hour oil change and track wear-metal trends rather than waiting for a warning lamp, since the dash only flags coolant temperature, oil pressure, alternator, and filter bypass conditions after a problem is already active. Watch iron and copper trends in the swing and final drive samples; rising counts flag gear wear well before noise or leaks appear.
Corrective & Common Repairs
Most 315 L complaints trace to debris packed between the hydraulic oil cooler and radiator core, which starves airflow and drives coolant and hydraulic temperatures up together; clear the core stack every shift in dusty or brush-clearing work. Cold-start smoke usually means worn or leaking injectors on the 3046T, not a fuel-quality problem. If travel power feels weak or one track lags, run a case-drain flow test on that travel motor before condemning the pump. Swing motor and brake wear shows up as swing drift on slopes.
Overhaul & Rebuild Points
Boom, stick, and bucket cylinders on machines this age typically show seal drift; reseal at the first sign of rod creep rather than waiting for visible leakage. Check swing bearing bolt torque and gear backlash whenever the swing drive oil is changed, since shimming it early beats a bearing replacement later. Injector reconditioning and turbocharger inspection on the 3046T are the two overhaul items 315 L owners defer longest, both tied to the smoke and power complaints already showing up.
Seasonal & Environment Servicing
The 315 L runs conventional Cat DEAC coolant, not extended-life coolant, so check the coolant conditioner concentration before winter and add extender rather than assuming it is protected. In cold climates, verify the engine oil viscosity grade matches ambient temperature before start-up, since the mechanical governor gives no cold-start assist beyond glow plugs or ether. In hot, dusty, or brush environments, clean the hydraulic oil cooler and radiator core more often than the standard interval; packed debris is this machine's single most common overheating cause.
315 L common service parts
| Part number | Part | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118-5768 | Filter Element-Fuel | Fuel system service | Check fitment → |
| 102-8119 | Name-Plate (Lubrication And Filter Maintenance Interval), Roller Ar-Track & Carrier | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
Always confirm against your machine's serial number — cross-check any part in Heavy Parts AI before ordering.
315 L fault codes & troubleshooting
| Code | Meaning | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Temperature warning lamp (gauge red zone) | Engine coolant temperature has risen above normal operating range. | Low coolant level, blocked radiator fins, slipping or broken fan/water pump belt, failed thermostat, or a faulty coolant temperature sender giving a false high reading. | Reduce load and idle the engine to cool down, then shut down safely. Check coolant level cold, inspect belts and radiator fins, and verify thermostat/water pump operation before returning to work. |
| Hydraulic Oil Temperature warning lamp (gauge red zone) | Hydraulic oil temperature has exceeded normal operating range. | Low hydraulic oil level, clogged oil cooler fins, weak cooler fan, worn pump or relief valve generating excess heat, or incorrect oil viscosity. | Reduce travel and work speed, idle the engine to let oil cool, check oil level and cooler for debris or blockage, and check relief valve settings if overheating recurs. |
| Engine Oil Pressure warning lamp (low) | Engine oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimum. | Low oil level, worn oil pump, plugged filter or a stuck bypass valve, or a failed oil pressure sender/wiring fault giving a false reading. | Stop the engine immediately. Check oil level and condition, and inspect the filter and pressure sender before restarting. Do not run the engine under load with this lamp on. |
| Alternator (charging system) warning lamp | Alternator output voltage is below normal; the battery is not being charged correctly. | Worn or slipping alternator belt, failed alternator or regulator, or loose/corroded charging circuit connections. | Check belt tension and condition, inspect battery terminals and charging wiring, and test alternator output. Repair or replace as needed. |
| Hydraulic (power train) oil filter bypass warning lamp | The hydraulic return/case-drain filter has reached its restriction limit and oil is bypassing the filter element unfiltered. | Filter element loaded with contamination and overdue for service, cold oil viscosity too high at startup, or a collapsing element. | Replace the hydraulic filter element, check oil cleanliness, and confirm the lamp clears once the oil warms and the filter is changed. |
| Air filter restriction warning lamp | Air intake restriction has exceeded the allowable limit (dirty or blocked air filter). | Clogged or torn primary air filter element, or blocked intake ducting. | Inspect and clean or replace the air filter element, and check ducting and seals for damage. |
| Fuel Level warning lamp (low) | Fuel level has dropped to the reserve/low threshold. | Genuinely low fuel, or a faulty fuel level sender/float giving a false low reading. | Refuel. If the lamp stays on after refueling, check the sender unit and wiring. |
| Monitor control module self-diagnostic LED (green/yellow/red) with panel controller-fault symbol | Fault is within the cab monitor's own control module rather than the engine or hydraulics; yellow indicates the module has lost communication with the display, red (steady or flashing) indicates the module's own processor has failed. | Damaged or loose wiring/connectors between the control module and monitor panel, or an internal control-module electronics failure. | Check module and panel wiring and connectors first. If the LED pattern persists, the control module itself typically needs replacement; this is a monitor-system fault, not an engine fault. |
| Action lamp (flashing) with audible alarm | A monitored parameter is out of its normal range. The action lamp flashes to call for an operating change, and the audible alarm sounds for the most severe conditions. | Same root cause as whichever individual gauge or warning lamp is lit at the same time (coolant temp, hydraulic temp, oil pressure, etc.). | Identify which gauge or icon is flashing on the panel, then follow that system's specific corrective action. Do not ignore a sounding alarm. |
Codes and remedies are general guidance for this model family — always confirm with diagnostic tooling and your dealer before major repairs.
315 L attachments & work tools
Buckets
GD buckets for this size class run about 450 to 1350 mm (18 to 54 in) wide for dirt, loam, and light gravel; HD and rock/severe-duty profiles trend narrower, roughly 450 to 1200 mm (18 to 48 in) down to 600-900 mm (24-36 in) for rock, with reinforced wear plates and lower capacity to preserve breakout force. Heaped bucket capacity across this machine class runs roughly 0.5-0.94 m3 depending on generation and profile - varies by configuration/series. Pin-on mounting is standard; coupler-mount buckets share the same pin spacing, most commonly 70 mm (some configurations use 65 mm) - verify against the actual pin and bushing set fitted.
Hydraulic hammers
This carrier falls at the low end of the Cat H120-class hammer bracket; published carrier-weight brackets for that hammer class run roughly 15-26 t depending on trim/generation, so confirm the specific hammer's stated minimum carrier weight against actual operating weight before fitting. Typical figures for this bracket: service weight about 1.3-1.9 t, oil flow 100-170 L/min, working pressure near 14,000 kPa (2,030 psi), impact rate 350-620 bpm. Aftermarket breakers marketed for 10-15 t and 15-19 t carrier brackets are also sold to fit this class.
Quick couplers
A dedicated pin-grabber coupler tied to this machine's linkage family is built for roughly 15-18 t carrier weight, hydraulically released and engaged from the cab onto the bucket or tool pins. Wedge-style mechanical and hydraulic couplers in the equivalent weight bracket are also common aftermarket, letting the same tool family (buckets, hammers, thumbs, grapples) swap without repinning.
Thumbs / grapples
Pin-on hydraulic thumb kits built for this stick and linkage size run about 1.4 m (56 in) long, with a field-welded cylinder mount and a large-bore double-acting cylinder run off the tool circuit; mechanical, non-hydraulic thumb kits are also common for this class and need no auxiliary hydraulics. Trash/sorting grapples on the same linkage carry roughly 1.8 m3 (2.4 yd3) rated capacity, about 900 kg (2,000 lb) attachment weight, and up to about 2.2 m (87 in) jaw opening, rotating hydraulically off the medium-pressure tool circuit.
Rippers
Single-shank rippers for this class are mostly aftermarket - Cat's own catalog single-shank rippers only cover the 3-4 t mini-excavator bracket - pin-mounted to the stick for scarifying compacted subgrade, frost, or soft rock ahead of grading. The shank is a passive tool; no auxiliary hydraulics are needed, just stick and bucket cylinder force.
Hydraulic kit / circuit notes
This class typically runs two tool circuits: a medium-pressure auxiliary circuit for low-flow rotate/tilt functions (couplers, thumbs, tiltrotators) and a separate high-flow circuit for hammers, compactors, and shears. Hammer-class tools on this carrier bracket typically need about 100-170 L/min at roughly 14,000 kPa (2,030 psi) - confirm the machine is actually fitted with the high-flow/hammer-ready valve group, since not every base unit ships with it factory-plumbed.
All 315 L assemblies by section
Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar 315 L. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.
Air Inlet And Exhaust System
1099451 Air Cleaner Gp Basic
| 10***51 | Air Cleaner Group | 1 |
1099452 Air Cleaner Gp
| 10***52 | Air Cleaner Group | 1 |
7y1583 Extension Gp-Exhaust
| 7Y***83 | Extension Group-Exhaust | 1 |
1023832 Lines Gp-Air
| 10***32 | Lines Group-Air | 1 |
1023837 Lines Gp-Drain
| 10***37 | Lines Group-Stick Drain | 1 |
1068270 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
| 10***70 | Manifold Group-Exhaust; (Exhaust) | 1 |
1068266 Manifold Gp-Inlet
| 10***66 | Manifold Group-Inlet | 1 |
5i8151 Muffler Gp
| 5I***51 | Muffler Group | 1 |
1166709 Turbocharger Gp
| 11***09 | Turbocharger Group | 1 |
Basic Engine
1169987 Camshaft Gp
| 11***87 | Camshaft Group | 1 |
1275924 Cover Gp
| 12***24 | Cover Group-Turbocharger; (Turbocharger) | 1 |
| 12***25 | Cover-Turbocharger | 1 |
| 3B***05 | Washer,Lock Tube Assembly Mounting; Used On Engine P/N 5r698 | 3 |
1068248 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
| 10***48 | Cover Group-Valve Mechanism | 1 |
1169988 Crankshaft Gp
| 11***88 | Crankshaft Group | 1 |
1073675 Cylinder Block As
| 10***75 | Cylinder Block As | 1 |
1068230 Cylinder Block Gp
| 10***30 | Cylinder Block Group | 1 |
1068249 Cylinder Head Gp
| 10***49 | Cylinder Head Group | 1 |
1166715 Flywheel Gp
| 11***15 | Flywheel Group | 1 |
1166710 Gear Gp-Front
| 11***10 | Gear Group-Front; (Front) | 1 |
1166718 Housing Gp-Flywheel
| 11***18 | Housing Group-Flywheel; (Flywheel) | 1 |
1166713 Housing Gp-Front
| 11***13 | Housing Group-Front; (Front) | 1 |
1068236 Lifting Gp-Engine
| 10***36 | Lifting Group-Engine; (Engine) | 1 |
1023836 Mounting Gp-Engine
| 10***36 | Mounting Group-Engine | 1 |
1166722 Pan Gp-Oil
| 11***22 | Pan Group-Oil | 1 |
1068232 Piston & Rod Gp
| 10***32 | Piston & Rod Group | 1 |
1283296 Piston & Rod Gp
| 12***96 | Piston & Rod Group | 1 |
1166711 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
| 11***11 | Pulley Group-Crankshaft; (Crankshaft) | 1 |
1166712 Pulley Gp-Fan Drive
| 11***12 | Pulley Group-Fan & Alt Drive | 1 |
1068238 Valve Mechanism Gp
| 10***38 | Valve Mechanism Group | 1 |
Cooling System
1068262 Cooler Gp-Engine Oil
| 10***62 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; (Engine Oil) | 1 |
1168314 Cooling Ar-High Ambient Temp
| 11***14 | Cooling Ar-High Ambient Temp | 1 |
| 11***17 | Door Group-Hood | 1 |
| 11***71 | Control Group-Electronic | 1 |
5i8150 Fan Gp-Suction
| 5I***50 | Fan Group-Suction; (Suction) | 1 |
1166725 Lines Gp-Water
| 11***25 | Lines Group-Water; -Water Temperature Regulator | 1 |
1166724 Pump Gp-Water
| 11***24 | Pump Group-Water; (Water) | 1 |
1023834 Radiator & Hyd Oil Cooler Gp
| 10***34 | Radiator & Hydraulic Oil Cooler Group,.. Harness; Wire (Outside Of Cab) | 1 |
1023833 Radiator & Hyd Oil Cooler Gp
| 10***33 | Radiator & Hydraulic Oil Cooler Group | 1 |
Electrical And Starting System
3e6328 Alarm Gp
| 3E***28 | Alarm Group; -Caterpillar Monitoring System-Action | 1 |
5i8354 Alarm Gp-Travel
| 5I***54 | Alarm Group-Travel | 1 |
5i8085 Alternator Gp-Charging
| 5I***85 | Alternator Group | 1 |
1166730 Alternator Gp-Charging
| 11***30 | Alternator Group-Charging; (Charging) | 1 |
5i7982 Alternator Gp-Charging
| 5I***82 | Alternator Group-Charging | 1 |
1059876 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***76 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
1059876 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***76 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
1059882 Battery & Wiring Gp-Cold Weath
| 10***82 | Battery & Wiring Group-Cold Weath | 1 |
7y3947 Cable As-Battery & Wiring
| 7Y***47 | Cable As | 1 |
7y3946 Cable As-Battery & Wiring
| 7Y***46 | Cable As | 1 |
1059915 Cable As-Battery & Wiring
| 10***15 | Cable As-Battery & Wiring | 1 |
1059917 Cable As-Battery & Wiring
| 10***17 | Cable As-Battery & Wiring | 1 |
Part Of 1059882 Battery & Wiring Listed On Page 74
| 10***18 | Cable As-Battery & Wiring | 1 |
1059916 Cable As-Battery & Wiring
| 10***16 | Cable As-Battery & Wiring | 1 |
1199971 Control Gp-Electronic
| 11***71 | Control Group-Electronic | 1 |
7y5500 Control Gp-Electronic
| 7Y***00 | Control Group-Electronic | 1 |
1147143 Converter Gp-Electrical
| 11***43 | Converter Group-Electrical | 1 |
1347022 Cover Gp-Starting Motor
| 13***22 | Cover Group-Starting Motor; (Starting Motor) | 1 |
1166728 Plug Gp-Glow
| 11***28 | Glow Plug Group; (Glow) | 1 |
4i5499 Harness As
| 4I***99 | Harness As | 1 |
1321875 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 13***75 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5423 Harness As
| 4I***23 | Harness As; Harness As (Sxl Wire) | 1 |
1160244 Harness As
| 11***44 | Harness As | 1 |
1321875 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 13***75 | Harness As | 1 |
1160139 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 11***39 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5421 Harness As
| 4I***21 | Harness As; Harness As (Av Wire) | 1 |
1933466 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 19***66 | Harness As | 1 |
1321876 Harness As
| 13***76 | Harness As | 1 |
1933452 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 19***52 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5430 Harness As
| 4I***30 | Harness As; Harness As (Av Wire) | 1 |
5i8216 Harness As
| 5I***16 | Harness As | 1 |
1211066 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 12***66 | Harness As | 1 |
1933466 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 19***66 | Harness As | 1 |
1254834 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 12***34 | Harness As | 1 |
1160139 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 11***39 | Harness As | 1 |
7y8105 Harness As
| 7Y***05 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5463 Harness As
| 4I***21 | Harness As; Harness As (Av Wire) | 1 |
| 4I***23 | Harness As; Harness As (Sxl Wire) | 1 |
| 4I***63 | Harness As | 1 |
1211066 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 12***66 | Harness As | 1 |
7y3922 Harness As
| 4I***30 | Harness As; Harness As (Av Wire) | 1 |
| 4I***31 | Harness As; Harness As (Sxl Wire) | 1 |
| 7Y***22 | Harness As | 1 |
1059878 Harness As
| 10***78 | Harness As | 1 |
1254834 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 12***34 | Harness As | 1 |
1933452 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 19***52 | Harness As | 1 |
7y3868 Harness As
| 4I***93 | Harness As | 1 |
| 4I***99 | Harness As | 1 |
| 7Y***68 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5411 Harness As
| 4I***11 | Harness As | 1 |
1114712 Harness As
| 11***12 | Harness As | 1 |
1160139 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 11***39 | Harness As | 1 |
1321875 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 13***75 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5493 Harness As
| 4I***93 | Harness As | 1 |
1059902 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 19***52 | Harness As | 1 |
4i5431 Harness As
| 4I***31 | Harness As; Harness As (Sxl Wire) | 1 |
1211066 Harness As-Part 3 Of 3
| 12***66 | Harness As | 1 |
1254834 Harness As-Part 2 Of 3
| 12***34 | Harness As | 1 |
1321874 Harness As-Part 1 Of 3
| 19***66 | Harness As | 1 |
5i8250 Lamp Gp-Flood
| 5I***50 | Lamp Group-Flood; -Boom | 1 |
5i8251 Lamp Gp-Flood
| 5I***51 | Lamp Group-Flood; -Chassis | 1 |
1114756 Lighting Gp
| 11***56 | Lighting Group | 1 |
4i5415 Lighting Gp-Boom
| 4I***15 | Lighting Group-Boom | 1 |
1059881 Lighting Gp-Boom
| 10***81 | Lighting Group-Boom | 1 |
7y8189 Lighting Gp-Cab
| 7Y***89 | Lighting Group-Cab | 1 |
4i5409 Lighting Gp-Chassis
| 4I***09 | Lighting Group-Chassis; -Front, Rh | 1 |
1028043 Mounting Gp-Control
| 10***43 | Mounting Group-Control | 1 |
1059901 Panel Gp-Circuit Breaker
| 10***01 | Panel Group-Circuit Breaker | 1 |
1321873 Panel Gp-Circuit Breaker
| 13***73 | Panel Group-Circuit Breaker | 1 |
1211065 Panel Gp-Circuit Breaker
| 12***65 | Panel Group-Circuit Breaker | 1 |
5i8152 Sensor Gp-Engine
| 5I***52 | Sensor Group-Engine | 1 |
1166731 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 11***31 | Starting Motor Group-Electric | 1 |
1417818 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 12***19 | Starting Motor Group-Electric; (Electric) | 1 |
| 14***18 | Starting Motor Group-Electric; (Electric) | 1 |
| 2Y***29 | Nut-Hard; (M10 X 1.5) | 2 |
1347023 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 09***50 | Stopper Set | 1 |
| 09***80 | Packing | 2 |
| 09***85 | Bolt Set | 1 |
1275819 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 12***19 | Starting Motor Group-Electric; (Electric) | 1 |
| 13***22 | Cover Group-Starting Motor; (Starting Motor) | 1 |
| 13***23 | Starting Motor Group-Electric; (Electric) | 1 |
1275915 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 12***15 | Starting Motor Group-Electric | 1 |
4i5389 Switch As
| 4I***89 | Switch As | 1 |
6t9442 Switch As
| 6T***42 | Switch As; (Start/Stop) | 1 |
7n8008 Switch As-Toggle
| 7N***08 | Switch As; (2 Pole) | 1 |
7n0718 Switch As-Disconnect
| 7N***18 | Switch As-Disconnect; -Battery-Ground Level | 1 |
7y5465 Switch As
| 7Y***65 | Switch As-Rotary | 1 |
3t4405 Switch As-Toggle
| 3T***05 | Switch As-Toggle; (Local, Remote Throttle) | 1 |
7n0719 Switch As-Disconnect
| 7N***19 | Switch Group-Disconnect; -Battery | 1 |
7y3918 Switch Gp-Heat Start
| 7Y***18 | Switch Group-Heat Start | 1 |
0855353 Switch As-Magnetic
| 08***53 | Switch Group-Magnetic; -Heater Control | 1 |
7y3816 Wiring Gp-Cab
| 7Y***16 | Wiring Group-Cab | 1 |
4i5380 Wiring Gp-Console
| 4I***80 | Wiring Group-Console | 1 |
4i5412 Wiring Gp-Console
| 4I***12 | Wiring Group-Console | 1 |
4i5410 Wiring Gp-Console
| 4I***80 | Wiring Group-Console | 1 |
| 4I***10 | Wiring Group-Console | 1 |
| 4I***12 | Wiring Group-Console | 1 |
7y8102 Wiring Gp-Lower Wiper
| 7Y***02 | Wiring Group-Lower Wiper | 1 |
1059885 Wiring Gp-Refueling Pump
| 10***85 | Wiring Group-Refueling Pump | 1 |
Engine Arrangement
1417813 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***62 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; (Engine Oil) | 1 |
| 10***66 | Manifold Group-Inlet | 1 |
| 10***68 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; (Fuel Injection) | 1 |
1171896 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***30 | Cylinder Block Group | 1 |
| 10***32 | Piston & Rod Group | 1 |
| 10***36 | Lifting Group-Engine; (Engine) | 1 |
1376382 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***62 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; (Engine Oil) | 1 |
| 10***66 | Manifold Group-Inlet | 1 |
| 10***70 | Manifold Group-Exhaust; (Exhaust) | 1 |
1347000 Engine Ar
| 12***24 | Cover Group-Turbocharger; (Turbocharger) | 1 |
| 13***00 | Engine Ar | 1 |
| 13***82 | Engine Ar | 1 |
1376382 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***30 | Cylinder Block Group | 1 |
| 10***36 | Lifting Group-Engine; (Engine) | 1 |
| 10***38 | Valve Mechanism Group | 1 |
1275818 Engine Ar
| 12***18 | Engine Ar | 1 |
| 12***24 | Cover Group-Turbocharger; (Turbocharger) | 1 |
| 14***13 | Engine Ar | 1 |
1417813 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***30 | Cylinder Block Group | 1 |
| 10***32 | Piston & Rod Group | 1 |
| 10***36 | Lifting Group-Engine; (Engine) | 1 |
1023830 Engine Ar
| 10***30 | Engine Ar | 1 |
| 11***96 | Engine Ar | 1 |
| 12***24 | Cover Group-Turbocharger; (Turbocharger) | 1 |
1171896 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***62 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; (Engine Oil) | 1 |
| 10***66 | Manifold Group-Inlet | 1 |
| 10***68 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; (Fuel Injection) | 1 |
1023841 Installation Ar-Engine
| 10***32 | Lines Group-Air | 1 |
| 10***36 | Mounting Group-Engine | 1 |
| 10***37 | Lines Group-Stick Drain | 1 |
Frame And Body
1030545 Box & Mounting Gp
| 10***45 | Box & Mounting Group | 1 |
1030348 Box & Mounting Gp
| 10***48 | Box & Mtg Group-Storage | 1 |
1030352 Box & Mounting Gp
| 10***52 | Box & Mtg Group-Storage | 1 |
1092071 Box Gp-Storage
| 10***71 | Box Group-Storage | 1 |
1030349 Box Gp-Storage
| 10***49 | Box Group-Storage | 1 |
1030341 Counterweight Gp
| 10***41 | Counterweight Group | 1 |
1092054 Counterweight Gp
| 10***54 | Counterweight Group | 1 |
1168417 Door Gp-Hood
| 11***17 | Door Group-Hood | 1 |
1030443 Door Gp-Hood
| 10***43 | Door Group-Hood | 1 |
1030448 Door Gp-Hood
| 10***48 | Door Group-Hood | 1 |
1098507 Frame As-Undercarriage
| 10***07 | Frame As-Undercarriage | 1 |
1092062 Frame As-Upper
| 10***62 | Frame As-Upper | 1 |
1276034 Frame As-Upper
| 12***34 | Frame As-Upper | 1 |
1152631 Frame Gp-Undercarriage
| 11***31 | Frame Group-Undercarriage | 1 |
1066735 Frame Gp-Upper
| 10***35 | Frame Group-Upper | 1 |
1484568 Gear & Bearing Gp
| 14***68 | Gear & Bearing Group | 1 |
1026435 Gear & Bearing Gp
| 10***35 | Gear & Bearing Group-Swing | 1 |
1168264 Guard Ar-Bottom
| 10***76 | Guard Group-Swivel | 1 |
| 10***64 | Guard Group-Bottom | 1 |
| 11***64 | Guard Ar-Bottom | 1 |
1092064 Guard Gp-Bottom
| 10***64 | Guard Group-Bottom | 1 |
1168371 Guard Gp-Bottom
| 11***71 | Guard Group-Bottom | 1 |
1030344 Guard Gp-Bottom
| 10***44 | Guard Group-Bottom | 1 |
1066776 Guard Gp-Swivel
| 10***76 | Guard Group-Swivel | 1 |
0875908 Guard Gp-Track Guide
| 08***08 | Guard Group-Track Guide; -Center | 1 |
1066773 Guard Gp-Track Guide
| 10***73 | Guard Group-Track Guide; -Sprocket | 1 |
1066772 Guard Gp-Track Guide
| 10***72 | Guard Group-Track Guide; -Sprocket | 1 |
1066775 Guard Gp-Track Guide
| 10***75 | Guard Group-Track Guide; -Front | 1 |
1066774 Guard Gp-Track Guide
| 10***74 | Guard Group-Track Guide | 1 |
1110035 Guard Gp-Track Motor
| 11***35 | Guard Group-Travel Motor | 1 |
1066747 Guard Gp-Track Motor
| 10***47 | Guard Group-Travel Motor | 1 |
1275873 Handhold Gp
| 12***73 | Handhold Group | 1 |
0873670 Handhold Gp
| 08***70 | Handhold Group | 1 |
1030345 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 3 Of 3
| 10***45 | Hood & Guard Group | 1 |
1030345 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 2 Of 3
| 10***45 | Hood & Guard Group | 1 |
1030345 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 1 Of 3
| 10***45 | Hood & Guard Group | 1 |
1030449 Hood As
| 10***49 | Hood As | 1 |
1156362 Idler Gp-Front
| 11***62 | Idler Group-Front | 1 |
1156361 Idler Gp-Front
| 11***61 | Idler Group-Front | 1 |
1028087 Idler Gp-Front
| 10***87 | Idler Group-Front | 1 |
1132907 Idler Gp-Front
| 11***07 | Idler Group-Front; (Front) (C) | 1 |
1028129 Link As-Track
| 10***29 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
1028124 Link As-Track
| 10***24 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
1182991 Mounting Gp-Grease Gun
| 11***91 | Mounting Group-Grease Gun | 1 |
1028120 Roller Ar-Track & Carrier
| 10***20 | Roller Ar-Track & Carrier | 1 |
1028119 Roller Ar-Track & Carrier
| 10***19 | Name-Plate (Lubrication And Filter Maintenance Interval), Roller Ar-Track & Carrier | 1 |
1175045 Roller Gp-Track Single Flange
| 11***45 | Roller Group-Track | 1 |
8e5600 Roller Gp-Track Carrier
| 8E***00 | Roller Group-Track Carrier; (Track Carrier) | 1 |
1028114 Track Adjuster & Recoil Gp
| 10***14 | Track Adjuster & Recoil Group | 1 |
1028117 Track Adjuster & Recoil Gp
| 10***17 | Track Adjuster & Recoil Group | 1 |
1028118 Track Adjuster & Recoil Gp
| 10***18 | Name-Plate (Lubrication And Filter Maintenance Interval), Track Adjuster & Recoil Group | 1 |
1028165 Track Adjuster & Recoil Gp
| 10***65 | Track Adjuster & Recoil Group | 1 |
1028121 Track Gp
| 10***21 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***24 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***61 | Shoe-Track; (500mm Wide) | 41 |
1028122 Track Gp
| 10***22 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***24 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***62 | Shoe; (Track) | 41 |
1028123 Track Gp
| 10***23 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***24 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***63 | Shoe-Track | 41 |
1028126 Track Gp
| 10***26 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***29 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***62 | Shoe; (Track) | 44 |
1028125 Track Gp
| 10***25 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***29 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***61 | Shoe-Track; (500mm Wide) | 44 |
1028127 Track Gp
| 10***27 | Track Group | 1 |
| 10***29 | Link As-Track; (Track) | 1 |
| 12***63 | Shoe-Track | 44 |
Fuel System
1028045 Control Gp-Governor
| 10***45 | Control Group-Governor | 1 |
1166727 Filter Gp-Fuel
| 11***27 | Filter Group-Fuel | 1 |
1376384 Governor As
| 13***84 | Governor As-Fuel Inj Pump | 1 |
1092048 Lines Gp-Fuel
| 10***48 | Lines Group-Fuel | 1 |
1166726 Lines Gp-Fuel
| 11***26 | Lines Group-Fuel | 1 |
1030350 Lines Gp-Fuel
| 10***50 | Lines Group-Fuel | 1 |
1073650 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
| 10***50 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
1068268 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
| 10***68 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; (Fuel Injection) | 1 |
1283294 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
| 12***94 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
1025325 Pump Ar-Fuel Transfer
| 10***25 | Pump Ar-Fuel Transfer | 1 |
| 10***51 | Pump Group-Fuel Transfer | 1 |
| 10***52 | Box & Mtg Group-Storage | 1 |
1166708 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
| 11***08 | Pump Group-Fuel Injection; (Fuel Injection) | 1 |
1376383 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
| 11***86 | Pump Group-Fuel Tfr & Priming; (Fuel Transfer & Prim) | 1 |
| 13***83 | Pump Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
| 13***84 | Governor As-Fuel Inj Pump | 1 |
1376385 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
| 09***29 | Seal-O-Ring (Id=139.5mm); (Id=139.50mm) | 1 |
| 10***30 | Adapter | 1 |
| 10***31 | Bracket | 1 |
1179186 Pump Gp-Fuel Priming
| 11***86 | Pump Group-Fuel Tfr & Priming; (Fuel Transfer & Prim) | 1 |
1376387 Pump As-Fuel Transfer-Part 3 Of 4
| 09***30 | Spring | 6 |
| 11***41 | Stud | 3 |
| 11***67 | Shim-Shaft; (0.18-mm Thk)(0.18mm-Thk) | 3 |
1376387 Pump As-Fuel Transfer-Part 2 Of 4
| 08***07 | Seat, Lower | 6 |
| 08***09 | Shim (1.0mm Thick) | 3 |
| 08***10 | Shim (1.5mm Thick) | 3 |
1030351 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
| 10***51 | Pump Group-Fuel Transfer | 1 |
1376387 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer-Part 1 Of 4
| 09***45 | Ring | 1 |
| 09***00 | Bolt (20mm Long) | 4 |
| 09***06 | Bearing | 1 |
1376387 Pump As-Fuel Transfer-Part 4 Of 4
| 09***34 | Tappet Assembly. | 6 |
| 09***75 | Washer | 3 |
| 11***79 | Washer | 2 |
1030360 Separator Gp-Water
| 10***60 | Separator Group-Water | 1 |
1030358 Tank & Mtg Gp-Fuel
| 10***58 | Tank & Mtg Group-Fuel | 1 |
1030346 Tank & Mtg Gp-Fuel
| 10***46 | Tank & Mtg Group-Fuel | 1 |
1092075 Tank & Mtg Gp-Fuel
| 10***75 | Tank & Mtg Group-Fuel | 1 |
1168263 Tank Ar-Additional
| 10***58 | Tank & Mtg Group-Fuel | 1 |
| 10***35 | Film Group | 1 |
| 10***48 | Lines Group-Fuel | 1 |
1030347 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 10***47 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
1030579 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 10***79 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
1275879 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 12***79 | Control Block, Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
1092076 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 10***76 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
Hydraulic System
4i1536 Accumulator Gp
| 4I***36 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
0874454 Accumulator Gp
| 08***54 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
5i8416 Accumulator Gp
| 5I***16 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
0874456 Accumulator Gp
| 08***56 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
| 4I***36 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
| 5I***16 | Accumulator Group-Hydraulic; -Charged-Pilot Oil | 1 |
7i8557 Control Ar-Auxiliary
| 10***18 | Film Group | 1 |
| 10***79 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
| 10***80 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
7i8556 Control Ar-Auxiliary
| 10***76 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
| 10***77 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
| 11***45 | Control Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
7i8555 Control Ar-Auxiliary
| 10***73 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
| 10***74 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
| 11***45 | Control Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1105645 Control Gp-Hydraulic
| 11***45 | Control Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1110946 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd
| 11***46 | Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic | 1 |
1105610 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd
| 11***10 | Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic | 1 |
1110945 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd
| 11***45 | Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic | 1 |
1023829 Coupling Gp-Pump
| 10***29 | Coupling Group-Pump | 1 |
1057335 Cylinder & Seal Gp-Boom
| 10***35 | Cylinder & Seal Group-Boom | 1 |
1057380 Cylinder & Seal Gp-Bucket
| 10***80 | Cylinder & Seal Group-Bucket | 1 |
1057361 Cylinder & Seal Gp-Stick
| 10***61 | Cylinder & Seal Group-Stick | 1 |
1624671 Cylinder Gp-Boom
| 16***71 | Cylinder Gpb-Boom | 1 |
1057336 Cylinder Gp-Boom
| 10***36 | Cylinder Group-Boom | 1 |
1624673 Cylinder Gp-Bucket
| 16***73 | Cylinder Group-Bucket | 1 |
1057381 Cylinder Gp-Bucket
| 10***81 | Cylinder Group-Bucket | 1 |
1624672 Cylinder Gp-Stick
| 16***72 | Cylinder Group-Stick | 1 |
1057362 Cylinder Gp-Stick
| 10***62 | Cylinder Group-Stick | 1 |
1026439 Drive Gp-Swing
| 10***39 | Drive Group-Swing | 1 |
1026437 Drive Gp-Swing
| 10***37 | Drive Group-Swing | 1 |
1026438 Drive Gp-Swing
| 10***38 | Drive Group-Swing | 1 |
7i8566 Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 10***01 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***66 | Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***68 | Stick Group | 1 |
7i8569 Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 10***01 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***69 | Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***71 | Stick Group | 1 |
7i8560 Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 7I***60 | Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***61 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
| 7I***62 | Boom Group | 1 |
7i8559 Installation Ar-Auxiliary
| 10***83 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
| 10***84 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
| 7I***59 | Lines Ar-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
7i8561 Lines Gp-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 7I***61 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
1096001 Lines Gp-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 10***01 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
1096059 Lines Gp-Auxiliary Hydraulic
| 10***59 | Lines Group-Auxiliary Hydraulic | 1 |
1158729 Lines Gp-Boom
| 11***29 | Lines Group-Boom | 1 |
1049167 Lines Gp-Boom Cylinder
| 10***67 | Lines Group-Boom Cylinder | 1 |
1049179 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***79 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049176 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***76 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049183 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***83 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049159 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***59 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049186 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***86 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049173 Lines Gp-Front
| 10***73 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
1049188 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***88 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049164 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***64 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049162 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***62 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049184 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***84 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049177 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***77 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1276032 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 12***32 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049180 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***80 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049174 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***74 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049181 Lines Gp-Pilot
| 10***81 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
1049161 Lines Gp-Pump
| 10***61 | Lines Group-Pump | 1 |
1049460 Lines Gp-Return & Filter
| 10***60 | Lines Group-Return & Filter | 1 |
1049187 Lines Gp-Return & Filter
| 10***87 | Lines Group-Return & Filter | 1 |
1049171 Lines Gp-Stick
| 10***71 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
1049169 Lines Gp-Stick
| 10***69 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
1049170 Lines Gp-Stick
| 10***70 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
1049158 Lines Gp-Swing Motor
| 10***58 | Lines Group-Swing Motor | 1 |
1049192 Lines Gp-Track Motor
| 10***92 | Lines Group-Track Motor | 1 |
1049157 Lines Gp-Track Motor
7i8267 Motor Gp-Piston-Part 2 Of 2
| 7I***67 | Motor Group-Swing | 1 |
7i8267 Motor Gp-Piston-Part 1 Of 2
| 7I***67 | Motor Group-Swing | 1 |
1076553 Motor Gp-Piston
| 10***53 | Motor Group-Travel | 1 |
1020983 Mounting Gp-Valve
| 10***83 | Mounting Group-Valve | 1 |
1023828 Pump & Mounting Gp
| 10***28 | Pump & Mounting Group | 1 |
1119978 Pump Gp-Hydraulic
| 11***78 | Pump Group-Main & Swing | 1 |
1057322 Pump Gp-Double Piston
| 10***22 | Pump Group-Main Hydraulic | 1 |
1057321 Pump Gp-Piston & Gear
| 10***21 | Pump Group-Piston & Gear | 1 |
1076418 Screen Gp
| 10***18 | Screen Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
4i7603 Swivel Gp
| 4I***03 | Swivel Group | 1 |
1140681 Tank & Filter Gp-Hydraulic
| 11***81 | Tank & Filter Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1057494 Tank & Mtg Gp-Hydraulic
| 10***94 | Tank & Mtg Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1276043 Valve Ar-2 Way
| 11***84 | Valve Group-Pilot; -Alt Pattern Control, 2-Way | 1 |
| 12***32 | Lines Group-Pilot | 1 |
| 12***34 | Frame As-Upper | 1 |
1020934 Valve Ar-Boom Lowering
| 10***34 | Name-Plate (Usa) (Capacity:Ex400lc-3), Name-Plate [Usa] (Capacity:Ex400lc-5), Valve Ar-Boom Lowering Control | 1 |
| 10***86 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
| 10***87 | Lines Group-Return & Filter | 1 |
5i7083 Valve As-Relief
| 5I***83 | Valve As-Relief; -1-Way Flow | 1 |
7i1001 Valve Gp-Check
| 7I***01 | Valve Group-Check | 1 |
7i1285 Valve Gp-Check
| 7I***85 | Valve Group-Check | 1 |
7i7496 Valve Gp-Check
| 7I***96 | Valve Group-Check | 1 |
7i7490 Valve Gp-Check
| 7I***90 | Valve Group-Check | 1 |
1163572 Valve Gp-Check & Relief
| 11***72 | Valve Group-Check & Relief | 1 |
1232101 Valve Gp-Control
| 12***01 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1232103 Valve Gp-Control
| 12***03 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1232096 Valve Gp-Control
| 12***96 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1195251 Valve Gp-Control
| 11***51 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1232094 Valve Gp-Control
| 12***94 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1195254 Valve Gp-Control
| 11***54 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1232098 Valve Gp-Control
| 12***98 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1195252 Valve Gp-Control
| 11***52 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
1057266 Valve Gp-Flow Control
| 10***66 | Valve Group-Flow Control | 1 |
1184098 Valve Gp-Flow Control
| 11***98 | Valve Group-Flow Control | 1 |
1057267 Valve Gp-Flow Control
| 10***67 | Valve Group-Flow Control | 1 |
0861936 Valve Gp-Check & Relief
| 08***36 | Valve Group-Lowering Control; (Boom) | 1 |
1057423 Valve Gp-Bank-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***23 | Valve Group-Main Control | 1 |
1057423 Valve Gp-Bank-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***23 | Valve Group-Main Control | 1 |
1184111 Valve Gp-Manifold & Reducing
| 11***11 | Valve Group-Manifold & Reducing | 1 |
1211437 Valve Gp-Manifold & Reducing
| 12***37 | Valve Group-Manifold & Relief | 1 |
1185984 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 11***84 | Valve Group-Pilot; -Alt Pattern Control, 2-Way | 1 |
6i6934 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 6I***34 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
1105620 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 11***20 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
1111028 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 11***28 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
4i0894 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 4I***94 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
0875675 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 08***75 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
1105621 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 11***21 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
1211814 Valve Gp-Pilot
| 12***14 | Valve Group-Pilot | 1 |
1076917 Valve Gp-Pilot Relief
| 10***17 | Valve Group-Pilot Relief | 1 |
1076637 Valve Gp-Press & Flow Cmpnstr
| 10***37 | Valve Group-Pump Control | 1 |
1076638 Valve Gp-Press & Flow Cmpnstr
| 10***38 | Valve Group-Pump Control | 1 |
0858724 Valve Gp-Relief
| 08***24 | Valve Group-Relief; -1-Way Flow-Line | 1 |
1057460 Valve Gp-Pilot Relief
| 10***60 | Valve Group-Relief; (Work Tool) | 1 |
1076918 Valve Gp-Pilot Relief
| 10***18 | Valve Group-Relief | 1 |
7i1044 Valve Gp-Relief
| 7I***44 | Valve Group-Relief | 1 |
0875054 Valve Gp-Selector
| 08***54 | Valve Group-Selector; -Hydraulic Lockout | 1 |
Implements
1066757 Adjuster Gp-Bucket
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
1025319 Boom Ar-1 Piece Long
| 10***19 | Boom Ar | 1 |
| 10***67 | Lines Group-Boom Cylinder | 1 |
| 10***35 | Cylinder & Seal Group-Boom | 1 |
1066749 Boom Gp
| 10***49 | Boom Group | 1 |
7i8562 Boom Gp
| 7I***62 | Boom Group | 1 |
1066768 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***68 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 11***58 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066758 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***58 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 10***59 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066762 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***62 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 10***76 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066764 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***64 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 10***65 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066760 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***60 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 10***61 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066766 Bucket & Adjuster Gp
| 10***57 | Adjuster Group-Bucket; (Bucket) | 1 |
| 10***66 | Bucket & Adjuster Group | 1 |
| 10***67 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1152758 Bucket As-Excavation
| 11***58 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066767 Bucket As-Excavation
| 10***67 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1079776 Bucket As-Excavation
| 10***76 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066765 Bucket As-Excavation
| 10***65 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066759 Bucket As-Excavation
| 10***59 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066761 Bucket As-Excavation
| 10***61 | Bucket As-Excavation | 1 |
1066750 Lines Gp-Grease
| 10***50 | Lines Group-Grease | 1 |
1025346 Linkage Ar-Bucket
| 10***46 | Linkage Ar-Bucket | 1 |
| 10***80 | Cylinder & Seal Group-Bucket | 1 |
| 11***85 | Linkage Group-Bucket | 1 |
1110085 Linkage Gp-Bucket
| 11***85 | Linkage Group-Bucket | 1 |
7y0729 Sidecutter Gp
| 7Y***29 | Sidecutter Group; -B-Family | 1 |
1025321 Stick Ar-Hoe
| 10***21 | Stick Ar-Hoe | 1 |
| 10***70 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
| 10***53 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
1025322 Stick Ar-Hoe
| 10***22 | Stick Ar-Hoe | 1 |
| 10***71 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
| 10***54 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
1025320 Stick Ar-Hoe
| 10***20 | Stick Ar-Hoe | 1 |
| 10***69 | Lines Group-Stick | 1 |
| 10***51 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
7i8571 Stick Gp-Hoe
| 7I***71 | Stick Group | 1 |
7i8568 Stick Gp-Hoe
| 7I***68 | Stick Group | 1 |
1066753 Stick Gp-Hoe
| 10***53 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
1066751 Stick Gp-Hoe
| 10***51 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
1066754 Stick Gp-Hoe
| 10***54 | Stick Group-Hoe | 1 |
3g3237 Tip Gp-Penetration
| 3G***37 | Tip Group; -J-300 | 1 |
4t2215 Tip Gp-Wide
| 4T***15 | Tip Group; -J-300 | 1 |
8e3756 Tip Gp-Abrasion
| 8E***56 | Tip Group-Abrasion; -J-300, Heavy-Duty | 1 |
8e3751 Tip Gp-Long
| 8E***51 | Tip Group-Long; -J-300, Heavy-Duty | 1 |
9j3167 Tip Gp-Long
| 9J***67 | Tip Group-Long; -J-300 | 1 |
9w9188 Tip Gp
| 9W***88 | Tip Group-Penetration; -Sharp Center | 1 |
9w9189 Tip Gp
| 9W***89 | Tip Group-Penetration; -Sharp Corner | 1 |
9j3175 Tip Gp-Short
| 9J***75 | Tip Group-Short; -J-300 | 1 |
Lubrication System
1166723 Filter Gp-Engine Oil
| 11***23 | Filter Group-Engine Oil | 1 |
1515283 Fumes Disposal Gp
| 15***83 | Fumes Disposal Group | 1 |
1166720 Gauge Gp-Oil Level (Dipstick)
| 11***20 | Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick); (Oil Level) (Dipstick) | 1 |
1197218 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
| 11***18 | Pump Group-Engine Oil; (Engine Oil) | 1 |
Operator Station
1059377 Air Conditioner Ar
| 10***72 | Conditioner Group-Mounting & | 1 |
| 10***77 | Air Conditioner Ar | 1 |
| 10***78 | Lines Group-Air Conditioner | 1 |
1059406 Air Conditioner Gp
| 10***06 | Air Conditioner Group | 1 |
4i4388 Assist Gp-Windshield
| 4I***88 | Assist Group-Front Window | 1 |
4i0457 Bottle Gp-Windshield Washer
| 4I***57 | Bottle Group-Windshield Washer | 1 |
6i5444 Box Gp-Storage
| 6I***44 | Box Group-Storage | 1 |
1028322 Cab Gp
| 10***22 | Cab Group | 1 |
1028316 Cab Gp
| 10***16 | Cab Group | 1 |
1028317 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 10***17 | Cab Group | 1 |
1132841 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***41 | Cab Group | 1 |
1186094 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***94 | Cab Group | 1 |
1186095 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 11***95 | Cab Group | 1 |
1186093 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 11***93 | Cab Group | 1 |
1028319 Cab Gp
| 10***19 | Cab Group | 1 |
1028320 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 10***20 | Cab Group | 1 |
1225340 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 12***40 | Cab Group | 1 |
1132841 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***41 | Cab Group | 1 |
1186094 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***94 | Cab Group | 1 |
1028323 Cab Gp (Basic)
| 10***23 | Cab Group | 1 |
1132842 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***42 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1132840 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***40 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1132840 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***40 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1186096 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***96 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1225341 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 12***41 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1186096 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***96 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1132842 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***42 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1225341 Cab Gp (Basic)-Part 1 Of 2
| 12***41 | Cab Group-Basic | 1 |
1176319 Compressor Gp-Clutch & Refrig
| 11***19 | Compressor Group | 1 |
1099398 Compressor Gp-Refrigerant
| 10***98 | Compressor Group-Refrigerant | 1 |
1059379 Condenser & Mtg Gp-Air Cond
| 10***79 | Condenser & Mtg Group-Air Cond | 1 |
1059372 Air Conditioner & Mounting Gp
| 10***72 | Conditioner Group-Mounting & | 1 |
1105623 Console Gp-Lh-Part 2 Of 2
| 11***23 | Console Group | 1 |
1105623 Console Gp-Lh-Part 1 Of 2
| 11***23 | Console Group | 1 |
1105640 Console Gp-Operator
| 11***40 | Console Group-Operator | 1 |
4i3306 Console Gp-Rh-Part 1 Of 2
| 4I***06 | Console Group-Operator | 1 |
4i3306 Console Gp-Rh-Part 2 Of 2
| 4I***06 | Console Group-Operator | 1 |
4i6631 Cover Gp-Storage
| 4I***31 | Cover Group-Storage; -Cab | 1 |
4i6974 Door Gp-Cab
| 4I***74 | Door Group-Cab | 1 |
4i6973 Door Gp-Cab
| 4I***73 | Door Group-Cab | 1 |
7i0262 Duct Gp-Air
| 7I***62 | Duct Group-Air; Duct Gp-Air (Air Conditioner) | 1 |
4i1170 Duct Gp-Air
| 4I***70 | Duct Group-Air; Duct Gp-Air (Basic) | 1 |
4i0491 Duct Gp-Air
| 4I***91 | Duct Group-Air; Duct Gp-Air (Heater) | 1 |
0875873 Duct Gp-Defrost
| 08***73 | Duct Group-Defrost; Duct Gp-Defrost (Basic) | 1 |
1025340 Guard Ar-Vandalism
| 10***40 | Guard Ar-Vandalism | 1 |
| 10***45 | Box & Mounting Group | 1 |
| 5I***41 | Guard Group-Vandalism | 1 |
1168265 Guard Ar-Vandalism
| 10***45 | Box & Mounting Group | 1 |
| 11***65 | Guard Ar-Vandalism | 1 |
| 6I***92 | Guard Group-Vandalism | 1 |
5i3241 Guard Gp-Vandalism
| 5I***41 | Guard Group-Vandalism | 1 |
6i5392 Guard Gp-Vandalism
| 6I***92 | Guard Group-Vandalism | 1 |
6i5468 Guard Gp-Window
| 6I***68 | Guard Group-Window | 1 |
4i1273 Hatch Gp
| 4I***73 | Hatch Group | 1 |
4i4204 Hatch Gp
| 4I***04 | Hatch Group-Roof | 1 |
7y9548 Headrest As
| 7Y***48 | Headrest As-Seat | 1 |
4i1275 Heater Gp
| 4I***75 | Heater Group | 1 |
7i0261 Heater Gp-Cab
| 08***71 | Heater Group-Cab; Heater Gp (Basic) | 1 |
| 08***73 | Duct Group-Defrost; Duct Gp-Defrost (Basic) | 1 |
| 4I***91 | Duct Group-Air; Duct Gp-Air (Heater) | 1 |
0875871 Heater Gp
| 08***71 | Heater Group-Cab; Heater Gp (Basic) | 1 |
4i5408 Horn Gp-Electric
| 4I***08 | Horn Group-Electric | 1 |
1059378 Lines Gp-Air Conditioner
| 10***78 | Lines Group-Air Conditioner | 1 |
1059376 Lines Gp-Heater
| 10***76 | Lines Group-Heater | 1 |
7y0059 Literature Gp
| 09***45 | Cable; (Lanyard) | 1 |
| 5P***58 | Sleeve; (Cable Splice) | 2 |
| 5P***00 | Key Total 2 Pieces Per Unit; (Literature Compartment) | 2 |
1097504 Mirror Gp-Rear View
| 10***04 | Mirror Group-Rear View | 1 |
1225322 Motor As-Windshield Wiper
| 12***22 | Motor As | 1 |
4i5019 Motor As-Windshield Wiper
| 4I***19 | Motor As-Wiper | 1 |
7y8104 Mounting Gp-Radio
| 7Y***04 | Mounting Group-Radio | 1 |
1105624 Platform Gp-Operator
| 11***24 | Platform Group-Operator | 1 |
5i3651 Seat Ar
| 5I***50 | Seat Group | 1 |
| 5I***51 | Seat Ar | 1 |
6i5382 Seat As
| 6I***82 | Seat As | 1 |
8y6856 Seat Belt Gp
| 8Y***56 | Seat Belt Group | 1 |
7y3286 Seat Gp
| 7Y***86 | Seat Group | 1 |
5i3648 Seat Gp
| 5I***48 | Seat Group | 1 |
6i5381 Seat As
| 6I***81 | Seat Group | 1 |
5i3650 Seat Gp
| 5I***50 | Seat Group | 1 |
0875864 Support Gp-Seat
| 08***64 | Support Group-Seat | 1 |
1225272 Support Gp-Seat
| 12***72 | Support Group-Seat | 1 |
4i9797 Suspension As
| 4I***97 | Suspension Group-Seat | 1 |
4i0559 Tank As-Windshield Washer
| 4I***59 | Tank As-Windshield Washer | 1 |
8r1774 Bottle Gp-Windshield Washer
| 8R***74 | Tank Group-Window Washer | 1 |
6i5438 Visor Gp-Cab
| 6I***38 | Visor Group-Cab; -Sun | 1 |
6i5387 Visor Gp-Protection-Rain
| 6I***87 | Visor Group-Protection | 1 |
1028311 Visor Gp-Protection
| 10***11 | Visor Group-Protective | 1 |
6i5458 Washer Gp-Window
| 6I***58 | Washer Group-Window | 1 |
6i5428 Washer Gp-Window
| 6I***28 | Washer Group-Window | 1 |
4i6966 Window As-Door
| 4I***66 | Window As-Door | 1 |
6i5141 Window Gp
| 6I***41 | Windshield Group | 1 |
6i5457 Wiper Ar-Lower
| 6I***46 | Wiper Group-Washer & | 1 |
| 6I***57 | Wiper Ar-Lower | 1 |
| 6I***58 | Washer Group-Window | 1 |
4i6977 Wiper Gp-Windshield
| 10***81 | Screw-Truss Head | 1 |
| 12***22 | Motor As | 1 |
| 4I***39 | Blade As-Wiper; (450-mm) | 1 |
6i5146 Wiper & Washer Gp
| 6I***46 | Wiper Group-Washer & | 1 |
Power Train
1089188 Carrier As-Planetary
| 10***88 | Carrier As | 1 |
1141326 Carrier As-Planetary
| 11***26 | Carrier As-Planetary | 1 |
1026434 Fastener Gp-Swing & Final Dr
| 10***34 | Fastener Group-Swing & Final Dr | 1 |
1026500 Final Drive Gp
| 10***00 | Final Drive Group | 1 |
1026433 Final Drive Gp
| 10***33 | Final Drive Group | 1 |
1028130 Sprocket Gp-Nonsegmented
| 10***30 | Sprocket Group | 1 |
Service Equipment And Supplies
7i1697 Film Gp
7i0718 Film Gp
| 7I***18 | Film Group | 1 |
1091835 Film Gp
| 10***35 | Film Group | 1 |
7i1699 Film Gp
| 7I***99 | Film Group | 1 |
1025418 Film Gp
| 10***18 | Film Group | 1 |
1091790 Plate & Film Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***90 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1091790 Plate & Film Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***90 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1091792 Plate & Film Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***92 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1091791 Plate & Film Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***91 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1025421 Plate & Film Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 10***21 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1091791 Plate & Film Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***91 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1091792 Plate & Film Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***92 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1025421 Plate & Film Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 10***21 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
1025491 Tool Ar
| 10***91 | Tool Ar | 1 |
| 10***95 | Tool Group | 1 |
| 11***91 | Mounting Group-Grease Gun | 1 |
1025495 Tool Gp
| 10***95 | Tool Group | 1 |
315 L serial number reference
The PIN (product identification number) plate on a 315 L is a riveted metal plate on the machine frame/upper structure, generally on the right-hand side near the cab; Caterpillar also stamps the number directly into the frame at the same spot as a backup if the plate is lost. The first three characters of the PIN are the serial prefix, identifying the model/engineering build series; the digits that follow are the sequential unit number within that prefix run.
| Prefix | Identifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6YM | 315 L (long-undercarriage configuration) | Primary PIN prefix for the 315 L. A dealer parts-prefix reference assigns 6YM solely to the 315 L, and dated real-machine sale listings from 1994 through 1996 (with related listings suggesting production ran into 1997) are titled as 315L with 6YM-prefixed PINs. Fitted with the Cat 3046 diesel engine (engine-side units carry their own separate serial run, not the machine PIN prefix). Exact first/last production year not independently confirmed beyond these dated examples - verify with dealer SIS for a specific unit. |
| 4YM | 315 / 315 L - confirm with dealer | A structured dealer parts-prefix reference assigns 4YM to the base 315 (not the L long-undercarriage variant). Other factory-style service literature and a parts-book listing instead group 4YM together with 6YM under a combined 315/315L title. Sources disagree on whether any 4YM-prefix units were actually built as the L configuration. Same engine family (Cat 3046) as the 6YM range. Treat as unconfirmed for 315 L specifically until checked against a dealer SIS lookup. |
Frequently asked questions
What engine powers the Caterpillar 315 L?
The 315 L uses a Caterpillar 3046T, a turbocharged inline-six diesel displacing 5.0 L (305 cu in) with a 94 mm bore and 120 mm stroke. It is rated 82 kW (110 hp) gross and 74 kW (99 hp) net, and it is mechanically governed with no electronic engine controls or diagnostics.
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 315 L?
Operating weight runs 15,920-16,330 kg (35,100-36,000 lb) depending on undercarriage and attachment configuration. The "L" in the name marks the long-undercarriage chassis, which sits at the heavier end of that range compared with the standard-swing 315.
What replaced the Caterpillar 315 L?
The 315 L was succeeded by the 315B L, built from 1995 into the early 2000s, followed later by the 315C L and 315D L. The unrelated 2018-and-newer Next Generation Cat 315 excavator reuses the same model number on a completely different machine and should not be confused with this vintage lineup.
What 315 L owners discuss
The excavator bogs down and blows darker smoke when I hold the boom, stick, or swing against a stop under load. Is this a big engine problem?
Usually not the engine itself. On the mechanically governed 3046/3046T, bogging plus darker exhaust when a function (boom, stick, or swing) is held dead-headed against its stop points to the main hydraulic pump failing to destroke - the regulator not backing off flow as pressure builds, so the engine lugs trying to push full flow into a blocked circuit. Work through fuel filters, air filter and turbo boost, and pump regulator adjustment before condemning the engine. If the complaint is smoke at cold start or idle instead, suspect a leaking fuel injector, a known wear item on high-hour 3046T units. Have your dealer verify pump regulator and injection pump settings before any teardown.
Hydraulics go weak and the machine runs hot after 30 minutes to an hour and a half of work, worse in hot weather. What causes it?
The hydraulic oil cooler sits stacked directly against the radiator with a thin foam seal between the two cores. Once that seal tears or goes missing, dirt and chaff pack into the gap and choke airflow through both cores. Hydraulic temperature climbs through the shift until the machine can no longer hold hand-on-tank temperature and every function goes soft, typically 30 to 90 minutes into hot-weather work. Pull the oil cooler off the radiator, clean both cores, replace every foam seal (cooler-to-radiator and radiator-to-hood), and replace the coolant and thermostat if scaled. Treat it as routine upkeep on machines working in dusty or chaffy conditions, not a design flaw.
The swing housing has some play and gives a thud when snapped left to right. Is that a deal-breaker?
Slop plus a thud swinging is the classic symptom of swing circle (bearing) wear or excess backlash between the swing pinion and ring gear, one of the costliest repairs on a machine this size since fixing it usually means splitting the upper structure to shim, adjust, or replace the bearing. A 1997 315 L around 6,500 hours priced near $35,000 was steered away from over exactly this symptom by other owners weighing in. Have a dealer or independent tech confirm whether it is a simple backlash adjustment or a bearing replacement before settling on a price.
One track travels weaker and slower than the other. Where do I start diagnosing it?
Pull the case-drain line off each travel motor in turn and compare leakage side to side - a motor with worn internals dumps noticeably more oil back through its case drain than its healthy twin. If the weak side is fine in reverse but weak forward (or vice versa), suspect the counterbalance or relief valve on that motor rather than the motor itself. Rule out the cheap causes first: an over-tight track, worn rollers or idlers adding drag, or a clogged case-drain filter backing pressure into the motor case can all mimic a failing final drive. Have your dealer verify pressures against factory spec for the serial range before condemning a motor or final drive.
What is actually different about the engine in a 315 L compared to later 315-series machines?
The 315 L (pre-B generation, roughly 1994 to 1997, 6YM/4YM serial prefixes) runs the Cat 3046 or 3046T, a mechanically governed inline-six diesel rated in the neighborhood of 74-90 kW (99-120 hp) depending on rating standard and whether the engine is the naturally aspirated 3046 or turbocharged 3046T; check the dataplate rather than assume from the chassis serial. It predates electronic engine controls entirely: mechanical governor and jerk-type injection pump, no ECM and no fault codes. The recurring wear complaint on this engine is injector leakage causing black smoke at startup or under load, addressed by pulling the injectors and inspecting the sealing washers. Field-reported idle oil pressure runs in the low teens (psi) hot, climbing to roughly 30 psi (207 kPa) at higher rpm; a big departure from that range is worth investigating rather than assuming it is normal for the engine.
Starting or electrical gremlins on a machine this old - is a sensor or module going bad?
No. This generation has no engine ECM or sensor network to throw fault codes, so electrical trouble here is wiring, not electronics. One documented case: a 315 L stopped cranking, traced to a failed start relay plus a ground wire from the neutral or seat safety switch not making contact (a prior owner had already bridged that ground as a workaround). Replacing the relay and repairing the ground restored normal starting. Expect age-related harness and ground corrosion as the general pattern on a machine this old, not a failed control module. Have your dealer verify the start relay and safety-switch grounds with a multimeter before replacing a starter or harness.
What should I check before buying a used 315 L?
Beyond the standard walk-around (frame cracks, pin and bushing play at the boom, stick, and bucket, hour meter matching service records): rotate the house a quarter turn and feel or listen for swing circle play or a thud, a costly repair if present. Run the machine over an hour under load and watch for hydraulics going soft as it heats up, a sign the cooler stack needs cleaning rather than a pump problem. Raise the boom and stick, hold, and watch for cylinder drift; swap the hose ports at the cylinder to tell cylinder seals from a leaking control valve. Compare left and right track travel speed and power side by side. Check the final drives and swing motor for oil weeping at the output shaft seal, a wear item on high-hour machines but worth budgeting for. Confirm the engine dataplate (3046 vs 3046T) and chassis serial prefix (6YM/4YM for this generation) match the paperwork. Have a Cat dealer or independent tech run a full hydraulic pressure test and inspection before committing to a price.
Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.
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