2025 Caterpillar Small Excavators 317 GC

2025 Caterpillar Small Excavators 317 GC

The Cat® 317 GC Excavator offers excellent performance and versatility. A large working envelope and expanded work tool offering help you complete your work quickly and efficiently. Combined with fuel-saving features, longer maintenance intervals, and simplified maintenance points, the 317 GC provides the reliability you expect at the low cost-per-hour you need.

Two power modes and an updated control valve and electro-hydraulic pump minimize fuel use and increase engine efficiency.

With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 315F.

Large cab provides the space and visibility you need to keep you working comfortably and safely all day long.

The 315 GC emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the 315F.

Features may include:

• Use less fuel than the 316F to keep you moving and productive on the jobsite.

• The advanced hydraulic system provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while providing the control needed for precise digging requirements.

• Smart mode meets your power needs by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions.

• Expect lower maintenance costs compared to the 316F.

• Quickly check and service your machine with all daily maintenance points accessible from ground level.

• Check the engine oil level quickly and safely from the ground. Fill and check engine oil on top of the machine with a conveniently located second dipstick.

• Increase operator productivity with a comfortable, large cab.

• The cab has a wide seat that adjusts for operators of all sizes.

• Get in and out of the cab easier using the tip-up left console.

• Access all daily maintenance points from ground level – no need for you to climb on top of the machine.

• The standard ROPS cab meets ISO 12117-2:2008 requirements.

• Small cab pillars, large windows, and a wide skylight hatch provide greater vertical visibility.

• The Cat® C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.

• The 317 GC emits lower CO2 emissions compared to the 316F.

• Auto Engine Speed Control reduces unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working.