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Sell Your CAT 315 Small Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 315 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 315 at $77,500–$190,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $152,000–$190,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $122,000–$152,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $97,000–$122,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $77,500–$97,500 |
Check the full CAT 315 spec sheet.
CAT 315 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C4.4 108 hp
- Operating weight
- 35,273 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Years produced
- 2011-2018
- Max Dig Depth
- 19.6 ft
- Fuel tank
- 49 gal
Checked against 315 (next gen, current).
Full CAT 315specifications →Which CAT 315 Do You Have?
The CAT 315 was built 2011-2018. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your CAT 315
Seen most often on a CAT 315; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 315 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 315 | 35,273 lb | 108 | 19.6 ft | $77,500–$190,000 |
| Komatsu PC200 | 44,114 lb | 148 | 20.8 ft | $17,000–$77,000 |
| Volvo EC250 | 61,730 lb | 213.3 | 23.4 ft | $151,000–$330,000 |
| Hitachi ZX225 | 53,936 lb | 152.1 | 20.4 ft | $128,000–$280,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC200, the CAT 315 is 8,841 lb lighter, has 40 less hp and has 1.2 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Volvo EC250, the CAT 315 is 26,457 lb lighter, has 105.3 less hp and has 3.8 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Hitachi ZX225, the CAT 315 is 18,663 lb lighter, has 44.1 less hp and has 0.8 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 312 and the next size up is the CAT 316.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAT 315 still made?
No. The CAT 315 was built 2011-2018, so every unit for sale is used.
What is the CAT 315 used for?
The CAT 315 is mostly put to work on general excavation, demolition, trenching.