Machine models

Cat 317, 317 GC, and 319 specifications

317, 317 GC and 319: compare the technology package as well as size

Caterpillar's current 317 publication identifies build 07H and separates standard Grade with 2D from the Grade 3D Ready option. Ready describes installed hardware; activation still requires the relevant software licence. A receiver or a Ready description in an advert does not establish an active 3D grading system.

The 317's Payload and Advanced Payload features also differ. Advanced functions require an additional licence, and electronic ticketing adds a VisionLink Productivity subscription. Caterpillar says these payload technologies are not legal for trade.

Use their displayed estimates for the stated production purpose rather than treating them as a certified sale weight.

Caterpillar 317 build 07H product information: Grade activation, Payload licensing and legal-for-trade qualification

317 GC power management is separate from grading automation

The 317 GC brochure AEXQ3156-03 identifies build 07E and describes Power and Smart modes. Smart matches engine and hydraulic demand to the digging conditions. That engine/hydraulic matching function should not be confused with the 317's Grade Assist or interpreted as proof that every GC has the same guidance package.

The GC brochure also describes automatic hydraulic warm-up, a water-separator indicator and an integrated vehicle-health system. A warm-up function, maintenance guidance and a current operating fault are different reasons for the machine or monitor to behave differently. Retain the displayed message and operating circumstances when preparing a service enquiry.

Its automatic hammer-stop feature is another attachment-specific function. A breaker stopping after continuous operation is not, on that observation alone, evidence of failed auxiliary hydraulics. Identify the fitted attachment controls and the applicable machine edition before troubleshooting.

Original Caterpillar 317 GC AEXQ3156-03,2024: build 07E, power modes, hydraulic warm-up, health system and hammer stop

The319 adds a compact-radius configuration

Caterpillar's March 2026 launch describes the 319 as a compact-radius machine using the 317 Next Gen platform. Its wider undercarriage and track gauge address stability while retaining a short swing-radius layout. Similar platform ancestry does not make its dimensions or lift chart interchangeable with the 317.

The release distinguishes European and North American operating weights, and describes variable-angle-boom, blade and rotation-tool arrangements. Keep the region and installed working equipment with the quoted mass. The stated lift improvement is relative to317 build 07H and verified chart conditions, rather than a percentage to add to every load at every radius.

For a used-machine comparison, establish the build number, regional equipment and enabled technology before deciding which of these three names answers the job.

Caterpillar release23PR26,1March 2026: compact-radius319, regional weights and qualified317comparison
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Cat 317, 317 GC, and 319: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
317
Net Power - ISO 9249
133 hp
Operating Weight
40,200 lb
317 GC
Net Power - ISO 9249
119 hp
Operating Weight
38,000 lb
319
Net Power - ISO 9249
133 hp
Operating Weight
44,100 lb
317, 317 GC, and 319 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Cat317, 317 GC, and 3193317, 317 GC, and 319
Engine
Specification317317 GC319
Net Power - ISO 9249133 hp119 hp133 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)134 hp (metric)121 hp (metric)134 hp (metric)
Engine ModelCat C3.6Cat C3.6Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396134 hp121 hp134 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)136 hp (metric)122 hp (metric)136 hp (metric)
Bore4 in4 in4 in
Stroke5 in5 in5 in
Displacement220 in³220 in³220 in³
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20¹Up to B20¹Up to B20¹
EmissionsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standardsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standardsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Weights
Specification317317 GC319
Operating Weight40,200 lb38,000 lb44,100 lb
Working Ranges and Forces
Specification317317 GC319
Maximum Digging Depth21 ft21 ft21.5 ft
BoomReach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
StickReach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach 3.1 m (10'2")
BucketGD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 1 m³ (1.31 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level29.6 ft29.6 ft30.2 ft
Maximum Cutting Height29.2 ft29.2 ft29.7 ft
Maximum Loading Height20.6 ft20.6 ft21.1 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.5 ft6.5 ft6.1 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom20.3 ft20.3 ft20.8 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.3 ft16.3 ft17.1 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius9.7 ft9.7 ft9.6 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO27650 lbf27650 lbf27650 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO16860 lbf16860 lbf15960 lbf
Hydraulic System
Specification317317 GC319
Main System - Maximum Flow
L/min
296
gpm
78
L/min
296
gpm
78
L/min
296
gpm
78
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5,075 psi5,075 psi5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5,075 psi5,075 psi5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3,741 psi3,741 psi3,785 psi
Swing Mechanism
Specification317317 GC319
Swing Speed8.7 r/min8.7 r/min9.2 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque47647 lbf·ft44990 lbf·ft45140 lbf·ft
Service Refill Capacities
Specification317317 GC319
Fuel Tank Capacity71.6 gal (US)71.6 gal (US)60.5 gal (US)
Cooling System5.8 gal (US)5.8 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Engine Oil2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1.6 gal (US)1.6 gal (US)1.6 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank24.8 gal (US)24.8 gal (US)21.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank23 gal (US)23 gal (US)20.1 gal (US)
DEF Tank5.9 gal (US)5.9 gal (US)5.5 gal (US)
Dimensions and weight
Specification317317 GC319
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.6 ft9.6 ft9.6 ft
Handrail Height9.7 ft9.7 ft9.8 ft
Shipping Length28.1 ft28.1 ft26.6 ft
Tail Swing Radius8.2 ft8.2 ft5.7 ft
Counterweight Clearance3.3 ft3.3 ft3.3 ft
Ground Clearance1.4 ft1.4 ft1.5 ft
Track Length13 ft13 ft13.4 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10.4 ft10.4 ft10.7 ft
Track Gauge6.5 ft6.5 ft7.2 ft
Transport Width8.8 ft8.5 ft9.5 ft
Specification319
Shipping Length - with Blade28.4 ft
Air Conditioning System
Specification317317 GC319
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons)
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
317, 317 GC, and 31939
Ratios
Figure317317 GC319
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.33.13.0
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.59 gpm0.66 gpm0.59 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.54 gal0.60 gal0.45 gal
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupfull-size excavator
317, 317 GC, and 319: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsfull-size excavatorCat and the 317 line that the 317, 317 GC, 319 belongs to (no title names the exact model)18
Topics named by those titles
Title topicTitles
engine power and smoke2
hydraulics2
Topic in the titleThreadsShare of matching threads
engine power and smoke211%
hydraulics211%
Used market for the 317, 317 GC, and 319 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderCat full-size excavator99
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
317462021 to 2025$145,000$250,000$188,0005,775
317 GC462021 to 2025$145,000$250,000$188,0005,775
31972007 to 2026$12,981$61,487$43,155None shown
317, 317 GC, and 319: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCat together with the full-size excavator 317, 317 GC, 319No matching recall in this search

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  • Manufacturer: Cat 317 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
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Cat 317, 317 GC, and 319: Configuration records

317
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius8.2 ft
Counterweight Clearance3.3 ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.6 ft
Handrail Height9.7 ft
Shipping Length28.1 ft
Track Length13 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10.4 ft
Transport Width8.8 ft
Engine
Engine ModelCat C3.6
Displacement220 in³
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249133 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)134 hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396134 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)136 hp (metric)
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20¹
EmissionsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standards
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed8.7 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque47647 lbf·ft
Working Ranges and Forces
BoomReach 5.1 m (16'9")
StickReach R2.9 m (9'6")
BucketGD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level29.6 ft
Maximum Cutting Height29.2 ft
Maximum Loading Height20.6 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.5 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom20.3 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.3 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius9.7 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO27650 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO16860 lbf
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
L/min
296
gpm
78
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3,741 psi
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank23 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank24.8 gal (US)
Cooling System5.8 gal (US)
Engine Oil2.9 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank5.9 gal (US)
Air Conditioning System
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnes
Additional specifications
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Track Gauge6.5 ft
Operating Weight40,200 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity71.6 gal (US)
Maximum Digging Depth21 ft

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317 GC
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius8.2 ft
Counterweight Clearance3.3 ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.6 ft
Handrail Height9.7 ft
Shipping Length28.1 ft
Track Length13 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10.4 ft
Transport Width8.5 ft
Engine
Engine ModelCat C3.6
Displacement220 in³
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249119 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)121 hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396121 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)122 hp (metric)
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20¹
EmissionsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed8.7 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque44990 lbf·ft
Working Ranges and Forces
BoomReach 5.1 m (16'9")
StickReach R2.9 m (9'6")
BucketGD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level29.6 ft
Maximum Cutting Height29.2 ft
Maximum Loading Height20.6 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.5 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom20.3 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.3 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius9.7 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO27650 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO16860 lbf
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
L/min
296
gpm
78
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5,075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3,741 psi
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank23 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank24.8 gal (US)
Cooling System5.8 gal (US)
Engine Oil2.9 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank5.9 gal (US)
Air Conditioning System
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnes
Additional specifications
Ground Clearance1.4 ft
Track Gauge6.5 ft
Operating Weight38,000 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity71.6 gal (US)
Maximum Digging Depth21 ft

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319
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Tail Swing Radius5.7 ft
Counterweight Clearance3.3 ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.6 ft
Handrail Height9.8 ft
Shipping Length26.6 ft
Track Length13.4 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10.7 ft
Transport Width9.5 ft
Shipping Length - with Blade28.4 ft
Engine
Engine ModelCat C3.6
Displacement220 in³
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Net Power - ISO 9249133 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)134 hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396134 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)136 hp (metric)
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20¹
EmissionsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed9.2 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque45140 lbf·ft
Working Ranges and Forces
BoomReach 5.1 m (16'9")
StickReach 3.1 m (10'2")
BucketGD 1 m³ (1.31 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level30.2 ft
Maximum Cutting Height29.7 ft
Maximum Loading Height21.1 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.1 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom20.8 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.1 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius9.6 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO27650 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO15960 lbf
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
L/min
296
gpm
78
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3,785 psi
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank20.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank21.9 gal (US)
Cooling System5 gal (US)
Engine Oil2.9 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank5.5 gal (US)
Air Conditioning System
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons)
Additional specifications
Ground Clearance1.5 ft
Track Gauge7.2 ft
Operating Weight44,100 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity60.5 gal (US)
Maximum Digging Depth21.5 ft

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Compare Cat 317, 317 GC, 319
Engine
Specification317317 GC319
Net Power - ISO 9249133 hp119 hp133 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)134 hp (metric)121 hp (metric)134 hp (metric)
Engine ModelCat C3.6Cat C3.6Cat C3.6
Engine Power - ISO 14396134 hp121 hp134 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)136 hp (metric)122 hp (metric)136 hp (metric)
Bore4 in4 in4 in
Stroke5 in5 in5 in
Displacement220 in³220 in³220 in³
Biodiesel CapabilityUp to B20¹Up to B20¹Up to B20¹
EmissionsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014 emission standardsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standardsMeets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
Weights
Specification317317 GC319
Operating Weight40,200 lb38,000 lb44,100 lb
Working Ranges and Forces
Specification317317 GC319
Maximum Digging Depth21 ft21 ft21.5 ft
BoomReach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")Reach 5.1 m (16'9")
StickReach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach R2.9 m (9'6")Reach 3.1 m (10'2")
BucketGD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 0.76 m³ (0.99 yd³)GD 1 m³ (1.31 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level29.6 ft29.6 ft30.2 ft
Maximum Cutting Height29.2 ft29.2 ft29.7 ft
Maximum Loading Height20.6 ft20.6 ft21.1 ft
Minimum Loading Height6.5 ft6.5 ft6.1 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom20.3 ft20.3 ft20.8 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.3 ft16.3 ft17.1 ft
Minimum Working Equipment Radius9.7 ft9.7 ft9.6 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO27650 lbf27650 lbf27650 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO16860 lbf16860 lbf15960 lbf
Hydraulic System
Specification317317 GC319
Main System - Maximum Flow
L/min
296
gpm
78
L/min
296
gpm
78
L/min
296
gpm
78
Maximum Pressure - Equipment5,075 psi5,075 psi5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel5,075 psi5,075 psi5,076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing3,741 psi3,741 psi3,785 psi
Swing Mechanism
Specification317317 GC319
Swing Speed8.7 r/min8.7 r/min9.2 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque47647 lbf·ft44990 lbf·ft45140 lbf·ft
Service Refill Capacities
Specification317317 GC319
Fuel Tank Capacity71.6 gal (US)71.6 gal (US)60.5 gal (US)
Cooling System5.8 gal (US)5.8 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Engine Oil2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each1.6 gal (US)1.6 gal (US)1.6 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank24.8 gal (US)24.8 gal (US)21.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank23 gal (US)23 gal (US)20.1 gal (US)
DEF Tank5.9 gal (US)5.9 gal (US)5.5 gal (US)
Dimensions and weight
Specification317317 GC319
Shipping Height - Top of Cab9.6 ft9.6 ft9.6 ft
Handrail Height9.7 ft9.7 ft9.8 ft
Shipping Length28.1 ft28.1 ft26.6 ft
Tail Swing Radius8.2 ft8.2 ft5.7 ft
Counterweight Clearance3.3 ft3.3 ft3.3 ft
Ground Clearance1.4 ft1.4 ft1.5 ft
Track Length13 ft13 ft13.4 ft
Length to Center of Rollers10.4 ft10.4 ft10.7 ft
Track Gauge6.5 ft6.5 ft7.2 ft
Transport Width8.8 ft8.5 ft9.5 ft
Air Conditioning System
Specification317317 GC319
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.9 hg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.418 metric tonnesThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 0.8 kg (1.8 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.144 metric tonnes (1.261 tons). If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.5), the system contains 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons)

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