CAT 316 GC Excavator

The redesigned 316 GC allows you to be more productive than the previous 313D2 model.

Breakout force is increased and a redesigned swing drive gives you improved swing torque and smoothness, increasing your productivity.

The main hydraulic pump is electronically controlled for greater efficiency and provides nearly twice the fluid flow of the previous model, improving control and productivity.

Undercarriage and track design better meet high production needs and deliver excellent stability.

A reinforced upper frame gives the 316 GC even greater durability.

A wide range of bucket and tool options lets you take on more tasks.

Reinforced bucket linkage pin allows for greater digging force.

Reinforced stick with tailor-made rebar makes the 316 GC reliable enough to handle any tough application.

Match the power to the job with two working modes: Eco for lowest fuel burn, and Power for highest productivity.

The 316 GC is designed for easier and less expensive maintenance, lowering costs up to 25%

Hydraulic and air filters have increased service life, while the pilot and case drain filters have been eliminated.

Most daily maintenance can be performed from ground level, decreasing the amount of time you spend on daily tasks.

Swing drive operates on the hydraulic system, eliminating the need to check or refill a different oil system.

Both the hydraulic and engine oil refill amounts have been reduced with no change in performance or service life.

Start the engine with a pushbutton.  

One-button sticks (with adjustable joystick response and gain) make control easy for any operator.   

Navigate quickly through simplified control menus on the high-resolution 203 mm (8 in) touchscreen monitor.

Easily move soft, wet, and sticky material with a new, optional shallow profile bucket.

Cat continues to improve user interface functionality for operators of all skill levels. The touchscreen monitor is an easy-to-use operating tool that presents the jobsite dashboard with an intuitive format. Productivity applications are displayed in grid-view to read on-the-go, and touchscreen navigation is programmed to make sure job performance continues without any hold ups.

Wide seat (larger than previous models) adjusts for operators of all sizes.

Standard automatic climate control keeps you at the right temperature all shift long.

Convenience features include a radio, headphone port, and a USB port for connecting and charging devices.

Cup holder and storage space forward of the controls can hold large cups and wide cell phones; storage behind the seat can hold a hard hat, large lunchbox, and other items.

Nearly all major mechanical components are accessed from the ground or the service platform.

Radiator screens can be removed easily, are simple to clean, and keep the radiators free of small debris that can be difficult to remove, such as grass clippings.

Engine compartment is easily accessed from the service platform; fluid caps and gauges are easily reached, and an automatic tensioner ensures you will never need to make belt adjustments.

Cat technology helps you monitor your machine, and the Caterpillar service network helps you maximize uptime.

Emergency engine and electrical shut offs are also at ground level.

Handrails meet ISO 2867:2011 requirements; steps and platforms use anti-skid plates with countersunk bolts to help prevent slipping and tripping.

Operator can exit in an emergency through either the rear window or the steel top hatch.

An updated cab has larger windows and smaller cab posts, providing excellent visibility into the trench and in every direction.

Bright exterior LED lights and an optional rearview camera ensure you have total visibility on the jobsite.

Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.