M318

WHEELED EXCAVATOR

Engine Power (ISO 14396) 129 kW (174 hp)

Operating Weight 19 950 kg (43,980 lbs)
Cat C4.4 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
 THE NEW The Cat M318 increases your
productivity with more comfort in the
cab, full tiltrotator integration, and
®
CAT M318
easy-to-use controls. Lower fuel and
maintenance costs puts money back in
your pocket.

BOOSTING EFFICIENCY

NEXT GENERATION WHEELED EXCAVATORS

The new wheeled excavators match your performance needs to bring you:
+ LOWER OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
+ INCREASED OPERATOR EFFICIENCY AND VISIBILITY
+ MORE IN-CAB COMFORT

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DO MORE WORK WITH
EXTENDED INTERVALS MAXIMIZE
PERFORMANCE
Work faster with up to 14% more swing torque
with lower fuel and DEF consumption. Tiltrotator
Bucket
Linkage integration gives you more versatility to complete
Lube
more tasks faster with one machine.

ENHANCED
Boom/Stick
Linkage
Lube
CAB COMFORT
Operate comfortably with the ergonomic control
layout and cab options. Get better visibility with rear
and side view cameras and an optional 360-degree
machine view system.

UP TO 10%
100 hrs. 200 hrs. 300 hrs. 400 hrs. 500
0 hrs.
MAINTENANCE SAVINGS1
Fewer maintenance costs, combined with 100% daily
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ground-level maintenance and extended service
intervals, increase uptime and keep overall costs down.

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Compared to the M318F

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CAT LINK TECHNOLOGY
TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MANAGING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Cat Link telematics technology helps take the complexity out of managing your jobsites by gathering data generated by your
equipment, materials, and people and serving it up to you in customizable formats.

PRODUCT LINK™
Product Link collects data automatically and accurately from your
assets – any type and any brand. Information such as location,
hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, maintenance alerts,
diagnostic codes, and machine health can be viewed online
through web and mobile applications.

VISIONLINK®
Access information anytime, anywhere with VisionLink. Use it
to make informed decisions that boost productivity, lower costs,
simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your
jobsite. With different subscription level options, your Cat dealer
can help you configure exactly what you need to connect your
fleet and manage your business without paying for extras you
don’t want. Subscriptions are available with cellular or satellite
reporting (or both).

Remote Services is a suite of technologies that improve your

jobsite efficiency.

Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to perform

diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely,
pinpointing potential issues while the machine is in operation.
Remote Troubleshoot helps ensure the technician arrives with the
correct parts and tools the first time, eliminating additional trips to
save you time and money.

Remote Flash updates on-board software without a technician

being present, potentially reducing update time by as much as
50 percent. You can initiate the update when convenient,
increasing your overall operating efficiency.

The Cat App helps you manage your assets – at any time – right
from your smartphone. You can see your fleet location, hours,
and other information. You will get critical alerts for required
maintenance, and you can even request service from your local
Cat dealer.

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Get in and out of the cab more
easily with the tilt-up left console. CAB TAKES
THE HARD OUT
Deluxe and Premium cab options
offer supreme comfort, from a
heated/cooled seat to automatic
temperature control.

OF WORK

ERGONOMIC REDUCED CAB BLUETOOTH®

CONTROL LAYOUT VIBRATIONS CONNECTION
Controls are positioned to reduce fatigue Feel more comfortable in the cab while Bluetooth® integrated radio allows for
and straining movements to help keep you you work with reduced cab vibrations from seamless mobile phone connection to
operating at your full potential. advanced viscous mounts. listen to music, podcasts, and hands-free
calling.

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LONGER SERVICE GROUND LEVEL NEW FILTERS
INTERVALS ACCESS Two levels of filtration protect your engine
from dirty diesel. The new hydraulic oil
The in-cab monitor tracks filter life and Complete your daily machine checks
filter improves filtration performance and
machine intervals, so you always know entirely from the ground, minimizing the
lasts up to 50 percent longer than previous
when it’s time for regular machine service. need to access the upper platform.
filter designs.

SAVE UP TO
10% IN MAINTENANCE COSTS

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 KEYLESS PUSH START

Start the engine with the push-to-start

button or using the unique Operator ID
function.

MACHINE SETTINGS

Access the operator manual at your

fingertips as well as the power mode
selector to keep productivity while
using less fuel.

JOYSTICK PREFERENCES

Program your preferred power mode

and joystick preferences with your
Operator ID. Once you enter in your
Operator ID, the excavator remembers
your settings each time.

TOUCHSCREEN MONITOR

Use the standard 254 mm (10-in)

touchscreen monitor to adjust your
heating/cooling setting for more
comfort or to view your machine
information.

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 LOOK OUT FOR YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR EQUIPMENT
SAFETY FEATURES

Daily maintenance checks can be performed with 100% of

the points accessible from ground level, making maintenance
faster, easier, and safer. Standard LED lights gives you a better
view of your jobsite.

+ ENJOY BETTER VISIBILITY INTO TRENCHES, IN EACH SWING

DIRECTION, AND BEHIND YOU. THE SMALLER CAB PILLARS,
LARGER WINDOWS, AND A FLAT ENGINE HOOD DESIGN
LOWER OBSTRUCTION TO YOUR VIEW. REARVIEW AND
SIDEVIEW CAMERAS ARE STANDARD, AND THE 360 DEGREE
VIEW SYSTEM OPTION OFFERS A HIGHER VIEWING VANTAGE
POINT OF THE MACHINE. .
+ THE STANDARD SOUND SUPPRESSION ROPS CAB MEETS
ISO 12117-2:2008 REQUIREMENTS AND HELPS TO BLOCK THE
NOISE TO STAY FOCUSED ON THE JOB.
+ THE SERVICE PLATFORM DESIGN PROVIDES EASY, SAFE, AND
QUICK ACCESS TO UPPER PLATFORM. THE STEPS USE
ANTI-SKID PUNCH PLATES TO PREVENT SLIPPING.
+ THE AUTO AXLE LOCK PRESSES THE PEDAL FOR YOU TO
REDUCE YOUR OVERALL NUMBER OF ACTIONS. THE MACHINE
AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE AND
AXLE NEED TO BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED. IT RELEASES
AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU PRESS THE TRAVEL PEDAL.

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INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND VERSATILITY
WITH CAT ATTACHMENTS
You can easily expand the performance of your machine by utilizing any of the variety of Cat Attachments.
Each Cat Attachment is designed to fit the weight and horsepower of Cat wheeled excavators for improved
performance, safety, and stability.

BUCKETS GRAPPLES HYDRAULIC HAMMERS

QUICK COUPLER SHEARS VIBRATORY PLATE

COMPACTORS

MULCHERS* TILTROTATOR* PIN GRABBER COUPLER*

*Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
See cat.com for complete specifications.

ENGINE DIMENSIONS
Engine Model Cat C4.4 Boom Reach 5250 mm (17' 1")
Engine Power – ISO 14396 129 kW 174 hp Stick Reach 2500 mm (8' 2")
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (metric) 176 hp (PS) Bucket GD 0.91 m3 (1.19 yd3)
Bore 105 mm 4 in Shipping Height (top of cab) 3360 mm 11'
Stroke 127 mm 5 in Support Point 3520 mm 11' 7"
Displacement 4.4 L 268.5 in3 Shipping Length 8470 mm 27' 9"
• Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Korea Tier 4 Final emission Tail Swing Radius 2350 mm 7' 9"
standards and Blue Angel Certified.
Counterweight Clearance 1301 mm 4' 3"
• Net power advertised is the power available at the fl ywheel when engine is
equipped with fan, air cleaner, CEM exhaust gas aftertreatment, alternator, Ground Clearance 325 mm 1' 1"
and cooling fan running at intermediate speed. Undercarriage Length 4440 mm 14' 7"
• Recommended for use up to 3000 m (9,843 ft) altitude with engine power
derating above 3000 m (9,843 ft). Wheel Base 2700 mm 8' 10"
• Rated speed 2,200 rpm.
WORKING RANGES AND FORCES
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Boom Type VA Boom
Main System – Maximum Flow 254 L/min 67 gal/min Stick Reach 2500 mm (8'2")
Maximum Pressure – Equipment 37 000 kPa 5,366 psi Bucket GD 0.91 m3 (1.19 yd3)
Maximum Pressure – Travel 35 000 kPa 5,076 psi Loading Height 7300 mm 23' 11"
Maximum Pressure – Swing 35 500 kPa 5,149 psi Cutting Height 10 260 mm 33' 8"
Digging Height 5890 mm 19' 4"
SWING MECHANISM
Reach at Ground Level 9210 mm 30' 3"
Swing Speed 9.4 rpm
Vertical Wall Digging Depth 4600 mm 15' 1"
Maximum Swing Torque 44kN·m 32,560 lbf-ft
Bucket Forces (ISO) 119 kN 26,752 lbf
WEIGHTS Stick Forces (ISO) 75 kN 16,861 lbf
Operating Weight Minimum 17 500 kg 38,580 lb • Range values are with dual pneumatic tires (10.00-20).
• Range values are calculated with a GD bucket (CW) and CW-30 quick
Operating Weight Maximum 19 950 kg 43,980 lb
coupler with a tip radius of 1484 mm (4'10").
** Operating weight includes full fuel tank, operator, bucket 610 kg (1,340 lb), • Force values are calculated with heavy lift on, a GD bucket (pin-on), and a
and dual pneumatic tires. Weight varies depending on configuration. tip radius of 1378 mm (4'6").
Typical configurations include 2500 mm (8'2") medium stick and 3700 kg
(8,157 lb) counterweight. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
• The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430).
Fuel Tank 350 L 92.5 gal The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO 2 equivalent
of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Cooling System 32 L 8.5 gal
Engine Oil 11 L 2.9 gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 20 L 5.3 gal
Final Drive 2.5 L 0.7 gal
Hydraulic System (including tank) 260 L 68.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank 120 L 31.7 gal

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STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB STANDARD OPTIONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARD OPTIONAL

ROPS, sound suppression l Rear and right-side-view cameras l

Keyless push-to-start engine control l 360° visibility l

Deluxe Cab l Wide angle mirrors l

Premium Cab l Ground-level engine shutoff switch l

High-Resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD Handrail and hand holds on service platform l
l
touchscreen monitor Signaling/warning horn l

CAT TECHNOLOGIES STANDARD OPTIONAL BOOM AND STICKS STANDARD OPTIONAL

Product Link l l
5100 mm (16’9”) One-piece boom
Remote Flash/Troubleshoot Capability l l
5250 mm (17’1”) variable adjustable boom
ENGINE STANDARD OPTIONAL 2200 mm (7’3”) stick 1 l

Power mode selector l 2500 mm (8’2”) stick l

One-touch low idle with auto engine speed 2900 mm (9’6”) stick l
l
control
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES STANDARD OPTIONAL
Auto engine idle shutdown l
10.00-20 16 PR, dual tires l
52°C (125°F) high-ambient cooling capacity l
315/70R22.5, no gap dual tires 1 l
-18°C (0°F) cold start capability l
445/70R 19.5, single tires l
Double element air filter with integrated
l All-wheel drive l
precleaner
l Automatic brake/axle lock l
Biodiesel capability up to B20
3700 kg (8,157 lb) counterweight l
On-demand electric cooling fans with auto-
l
reverse function 4200 kg (9,259 lb) counterweight l

Electric priming pump l Fenders l

Ride control l
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STANDARD OPTIONAL
Separate dedicated swing pump l
LED lights on boom and cab l

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM STANDARD OPTIONAL Roading and indicator lights, front and rear l

Auto hydraulic warmup l Maintenance-free batteries l

Automatic swing brake l Centralized electrical disconnect switch l

Boom and stick drift reduction valve l LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand
l
Electronic main control valve l boom lights, cab lights
l Electrical refueling pump l
Slider joysticks (2 types)
Boom/stick lowering check valves l SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE STANDARD OPTIONAL
SmartBoom™ l Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling
l
Cat TRS support l (S•O•S SM)
Joystick steering l Ground-level and platform-level engine oil
l
dipsticks
Combined flow/high-pressure auxiliary
l Automatic lubrication system for implement
circuit l
and swing system
Quick coupler circuit l
Ground-level engine shutoff switch l
Ride control l
Anti-skid plate l
Separate dedicated swing pump l
Signaling/warning horn l

Rotating beacon l

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All regions except North America

Not all features are available in all regions. Please check with your local Cat dealer for specific offering availability in your area.
For additional information, refer to the Technical Specifications brochures for the M318 available at www.cat.com or your Cat dealer.

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Replaced AEXQ2926-01
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