Cat ®

M318D
WHEEL EXCAVATOR

FEATURES:
„ Engine – The EU Stage IIIA compliant C6.6 offers increased „ Serviceability – For increased safety, all daily maintenance points
performance and reliability while reducing fuel consumption are accessible from ground level. A centralized greasing system allows
and sound levels. lubrication of critical points.
„ Environmentally Responsible Design – Helping to protect our „ Operator Comfort – The totally redesigned operator station maximizes
environment, the engine has low operator and spectator sound levels, comfort while increasing safety. The available auto-weight adjusted
longer filter change intervals and is more fuel-efficient. air-suspension seat with heated and cooled ventilated cushions
„ Hydraulics – The state of the art load-sensing hydraulic system improves operator comfort. Safety is enhanced by the new color
combined with a separate dedicated swing pump provides fast monitor and standard rear-mounted camera.
cycle times, increased lift capacity and high bucket and stick forces. „ Undercarriage – Various undercarriage configuration with blade
This combination maximizes your productivity in any job. and outriggers are available to provide the best solution for you.

Specifications
Engine Hydraulic System (cont’d)
Engine Model Cat® C6.6 with ACERT™ Maximum Flow
Technology Implement/Travel Circuit 290 L/min
Ratings 1,800 rpm Auxiliary Circuit
Gross Power 130 kW (177 hp) High Pressure 250 L/min
Net Power Medium Pressure 50 L/min
ISO 9249 124 kW (169 hp) Swing Mechanism 112 L/min
80/1269/EEC 124 kW (169 hp)
Bore 105 mm Weights
Stroke 127 mm VA Boom*
Displacement 6.6 L Rear Dozer Only 17 850 kg
Cylinders 6 Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers 18 900 kg
Maximum Torque at 1,400 rpm 805 N·m Front and Rear Outriggers 19 100 kg
• All engine horsepower (hp) are metric. One-Piece Boom*
• EU Stage IIIA compliant. Rear Dozer Only 17 350 kg
• Full engine net power up to 3000 m altitude. Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers 18 350 kg
Front and Rear Outriggers 18 550 kg
Hydraulic System Sticks
Tank Capacity 170 L Short (2200 mm) 550 kg
System 255 L Medium (2500 mm) 580 kg
Maximum Pressure Long (2800 mm) 600 kg
Implement Circuit Industrial (3300 mm) 520 kg
Normal 350 bar Dozer Blade 740 kg
Heavy Lift 375 bar Outriggers 1030 kg
Travel Circuit 350 bar Counterweight 4000 kg
Auxiliary Circuit • Machine weight with medium stick, 4000 kg counterweight,
High Pressure 350 bar with operator and full fuel tank, without work tool. Weight varies
Medium Pressure 185 bar depending on configuration.
Swing Mechanism 310 bar
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Transmission Undercarriage
Forward/Reverse Ground Clearance 370 mm
1st Gear 8 km/h Maximum Steering Angle 35°
2nd Gear 37 km/h Oscillation Axle Angle ± 9°
Creeper Speed Minimum Turning Radius
1st Gear 3 km/h Standard Axle
2nd Gear 13 km/h Outside of Tire 6400 mm
Drawbar Pull 99 kN End of VA Boom 7000 mm
Maximum Gradeability 60% End of One-Piece Boom 8300 mm
Wide Axle
Swing Mechanism Outside of Tire 6500 mm
Swing Speed 10.5 rpm End of VA Boom 7100 mm
Swing Torque 48 kN·m End of One-Piece Boom 8500 mm

Tires Service Refill Capacities

Standard Fuel Tank 385 L
• 10.00-20 (dual pneumatic) Cooling 36 L
Optional Engine Crankcase 15 L
• 11.00-20 (dual pneumatic) Rear Axle Housing (differential) 14 L
• 18 R 19.5 XF (single pneumatic) Front Steering Axle (differential) 10.5 L
Final Drive 2.5 L
• 10.00-20 (dual solid rubber)
Powershift Transmission 2.5 L
Sound Levels
Cab/ROPS/FOGS
Exterior Sound
• Cat cab with integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) meets
• The labeled spectator sound power level measured according to the ISO 12117-2:2008 criteria.
test procedures and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
• Cab with Falling Object Guard Structure (FOGS) meets ISO 10262.

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Dimensions (All dimensions are approximate.)
VA Boom One-Piece Boom
Stick Length mm 2200 2500 2800 *3300 2200 2500 2800 *3300
1 Shipping Height mm 3170 3170 3300 3330 3190 3210 3330 3290
2 Shipping Length mm 8870 8550 8820 8850 8870 8960 8950 9000
3 Support Point mm 3920 3650 3510 3270 3810 3490 3310 3080
4 Tail Swing Radius mm 2565 2565
5 Counterweight Clearance mm 1275 1275
6 Cab Height mm 3170 3170
With 1200 mm Fixed Cab Riser mm 4370 4370
Overall Machine Width mm 2550 2550
Wide Gauge Axle mm 2750 2750

* Industrial stick
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL OPERATOR STATION (cont’d)
„ Alternator, 75 A „ Laminated front windshield
„ Lights „ Left side console, tiltable, with lock out for all controls
• Boom working light „ Literature compartment behind seat
• Cab interior light „ Literature holder in right console
• Roading lights two front „ Mobile phone holder
• Roading lights two LED modules rear „ Parking brake
• Rotating beacon on cab „ Positive filtered ventilation
• Working lights, cab mounted (front and rear) „ Power supply, 12V-7A
„ Main shut-off switch „ Rear window, emergency exit
„ Maintenance free batteries „ Retractable seat belt
„ Signal/warning horn „ Skylight
„ Sliding door windows
ENGINE „ Steering column, tiltable
„ Automatic engine speed control „ Storage area suitable for a lunch box
„ Automatic starting aid „ Sunshade for windshield and skylight
„ Cat C6.6 with ACERT Technology EU Stage IIIA compliant
„ Fuel/water separator with level indicator UNDERCARRIAGE
„ Heavy-duty axles, advanced travel motor, adjustable braking force
HYDRAULICS „ Oscillating front axle with remote greasing
„ Heavy lift mode „ Tires, 10.00-20 16 PR, dual
„ Load-sensing Plus hydraulic system „ Tool boxes (right- and left-hand side) in undercarriage
„ Manual work modes (economy, power) „ Two-piece drive shaft
„ Separate swing pump
„ Stick regeneration circuit OTHER EQUIPMENT
„ Automatic swing brake
OPERATOR STATION „ Counterweight, 4000 kg
„ ROPS cab structure compliant with 2006/42/EC and tested according „ Mirrors, frame and cab
to ISO 12117-2:2008 „ Product Link ready
„ Adjustable armrests „ Tool box in upperframe, lockable
„ Air conditioner, heater and defroster with automatic climate control
„ Ash tray with cigarette lighter (24 volt)
„ Beverage cup/can holder
„ Bolt-on FOGS capability
„ Bottle holder
„ Bottom mounted parallel wiping system that covers the upper and
lower windshield glass
„ Camera mounted on counterweight displays through cab monitor
„ Coat hook
„ Floor mat, washable, with storage compartment
„ Fully adjustable suspension seat
„ Instrument panel and gauges
• Information and warning messages in local language
• Gauges for fuel level, engine coolant and hydraulic oil temperature
• Filters/fluids change interval
• Indicators for headlights, turning signal, low fuel, engine dial setting
• Clock with 10-day backup battery

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
AUXILIARY CONTROLS AND LINES OPERATOR STATION
„ Auxiliary boom and stick lines „ Adjustable hydraulic sensitivity
„ Anti-drift valves for bucket, stick, VA boom and tool control/ „ CD/MP3 Radio (12V) at rear location including speakers
multi-function circuits and 12V converter
„ Basic control circuits: „ Falling objects guard
• Single action „ Joystick steering
– One-way, high pressure circuit, for hammering application „ Seat, adjustable high-back
• Medium pressure • mechanical suspension
– Two-way, medium pressure circuit, for rotating or tilting • air suspension (vertical)
of work tools • deluxe with headrest, air suspension
• Tool control/multi function „ Travel speed lock
– One/two-way high pressure for hammer application or opening and „ Vandalism guards
closing of a work tool „ Visor for rain protection
– Programmable flow and pressure for up to 10 work tools – selection „ Windshield
via monitor
• One-piece high impact resistant
• Second high pressure
• 70/30 split, openable
– Additional two-way, high pressure circuit, for tools requiring
a second high or medium pressure function
• Quick coupler control UNDERCARRIAGE
„ Cat BIO HYDO Advanced HEES™ biodegradable hydraulic oil „ Dozer blade, front or rear mounted
„ Generator with valve and priority function „ Outriggers, front and/or rear mounted
„ Lowering control devices for boom and stick „ Spacer rings for tires
„ SmartBoom™ „ Wide axles

FRONT LINKAGE OTHER EQUIPMENT

„ Booms „ Auto-lube system (implements and swing gear)
• One-piece boom, 5350 mm „ Cat Machine Security System
• VA boom (two piece), 5260 mm „ Cat Product Link
„ Bucket linkage with diverter valve „ Mirrors heated, frame and cab
„ Sticks „ Ride Control
• 2200, 2500, 2800 mm „ Tires (see pg. 2)
• 3300 mm industrial with drop nose „ Waste Handling Package

ELECTRICAL
„ Back-up alarm with three selectable modes
„ Heavy-duty maintenance free batteries
„ Refueling pump

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