Caterpillar 313 GC Small Excavator: Reliable Performance for Urban Construction - China Suppliers & Factory
Benefits
Why Choose the Cat® 313 GC Small Excavator?
The Cat® 313 GC is the 13-ton class workhorse engineered for global small-to-medium construction, urban infrastructure, rental fleets, and light earthmoving. It delivers unmatched cost efficiency, reliability, and versatility across Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
It's built for:
- ✅Narrow urban job sites – Compact design for municipal road repair, utility installation, and tight-space excavation in Vietnam, Thailand, Nigeria, and Mexico.
- ✅Cost-sensitive rental fleets – 20–25% lower maintenance costs, easy operation, and high resale value for rental businesses worldwide.
- ✅Small construction & landscaping – Ideal for residential foundations, site leveling, agricultural projects, and landscaping in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- ✅Light demolition & material handling – Works with breakers, grapples, and buckets for demolition, waste removal, and material transport.
- ✅Global reliability – Cat's durable structure, fuel-efficient C3.6 engine, and worldwide service network ensure uptime in every region.
Choose the 313 GC for lower operating costs, higher productivity, and dependable performance – wherever your projects are.
Features At A Glance

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Specifications
| Engine | Net Power - ISO 9249 | 70.6 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.6 | |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 96 hp (metric) | |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 74.4 kW | |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 101 hp (metric) | |
| Bore | 98 mm | |
| Stroke | 120 mm | |
| Displacement | 3.6 l | |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20 | |
| Emissions | Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. | |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. | |
| Note (2) | Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Lower-carbon intensity fuels do not significantly reduce GHGs. | |
| Weights | Operating Weight | 12,400 kg |
| Working Ranges and Forces | Maximum Digging Depth | 5,570 mm |
| Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") | |
| Stick | Reach 2.5 m (8'2") | |
| Bucket | GD 0.60 m³ (0.78 yd³) | |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 8,210 mm | |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 8,530 mm | |
| Maximum Loading Height | 6,070 mm | |
| Minimum Loading Height | 1,980 mm | |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 5,370 mm | |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 5,040 mm | |
| Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 95.7 kN | |
| Stick Digging Force - ISO | 68.2 kN | |
| Hydraulic System | Main System - Maximum Flow | 247 L/min (65 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 35,000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 35,000 kPa | |
| Swing Mechanism | Swing Speed | 11.5 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 43 kN·m | |
| Service Refill Capacities | Fuel Tank Capacity | 237 l |
| Cooling System | 11 l | |
| Engine Oil | 11 l | |
| Final Drive - Each | 3 l | |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 145 l | |
| Hydraulic Tank | 77 l | |
| Dimensions | Boom | Reach 4.65 m (15'3") |
| Stick | Reach 2.5 m (8'2") | |
| Bucket | GD 0.60 m³ (0.78 yd³) | |
| Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 2,780 mm | |
| Handrail Height | 2,820 mm | |
| Shipping Length | 7,700 mm | |
| Tail Swing Radius | 2,200 mm | |
| Counterweight Clearance | 890 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 430 mm | |
| Track Length | 3,480 mm | |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 2,780 mm | |
| Track Gauge | 1,990 mm | |
| Transport Width | 2,490 mm | |
| Air Conditioning System | Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What is the operating weight of the Cat® 313 GC excavator?
The Cat® 313 GC has an operating weight of 12,400 kg, placing it firmly in the 13-ton class for small-to-medium construction applications.
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What engine does the Cat® 313 GC use, and how powerful is it?
The 313 GC is powered by the Cat C3.6 engine, delivering a net power of 70.6 kW (96 hp metric) per ISO 9249. It features a 3.6-liter displacement and is compatible with up to B20 biodiesel blends, as well as 100% renewable diesel (HVO) and GTL fuels.
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What is the maximum digging depth of the Cat® 313 GC?
The Cat® 313 GC achieves a maximum digging depth of 5,570 mm, with a maximum vertical wall digging depth of 5,040 mm and a maximum reach at ground level of 8,210 mm — making it highly capable for trench work, utility installation, and foundation excavation.
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Is the Cat® 313 GC suitable for urban and tight job sites?
Yes. With a transport width of 2,490 mm, a tail swing radius of 2,200 mm, and a compact shipping length of 7,700 mm, the 313 GC is well-suited for narrow urban job sites, municipal road repair, utility installation, and confined construction zones.
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What attachments are compatible with the Cat® 313 GC?
The Cat® 313 GC is compatible with a wide range of attachments including hydraulic breakers, grapples, and various bucket sizes. The hydraulic system supports a maximum flow of 247 L/min and a maximum pressure of 35,000 kPa, enabling versatile tool carrier functionality for demolition, material handling, and earthmoving tasks.
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What emission standards does the Cat® 313 GC comply with?
The Cat® 313 GC meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, which are equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA regulations. This makes it a compliant and reliable choice for projects across diverse global markets including Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

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