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The Caterpillar M318D measures 29 ft 1 in long, 8 ft 4 in wide and 10 ft 10 in high at 44,313 lbs (8.86 m × 2.54 m × 3.30 m, 20,100 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 29 ft 1 in · 8.86 mW 8 ft 4 in · 2.54 mH 10 ft 10 in · 3.30 mWt 44,313 lbs · 20,100 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar M318D need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 10 in tall the machine sits at 12 ft 4 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 10 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar M318D need oversize permits?

No. At 8 ft 4 in travel width and 44,313 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar M318D be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar M318D for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar M318D?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Cylinders: 6
Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Make: 2236
Engine Model: C6.6 Acert
Gross Power: 174 hp
Net Power: 166 hp
Displacement: 403 cu in
Torque Measured @: 1400 rpm

Operational

Operating Weight: 44313 lb
Fuel Capacity: 102 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity: 4 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity: 2.8 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity: 3.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 71 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage: 75 amps

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed: 10.5 rpm
Swing Torque: 35403 lb ft

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears: 2
Number Of Reverse Gears: 2
Max Travel Speed: 23 mph
Creeper Speed - 2nd Gear: 8 mph
Forward/Reverse - 1st Gear: 5 mph
Creeper Speed - 1st Gear: 2 mph
Forward/Reverse - 2nd Gear: 23 mph
Maximum Gradeability: 60%

Tires

Standard: 1) 10.00-20 (dual pneumatic)
Optional: 1) 11.00-20 (dual pneumatic) 2) 18 R 19.5 XF (single pneumatic) 3) 10.00-20 (dual solid rubber)

Weights

Counterweight: 8810 lb
Dozer Blade: 1700 lb
Outriggers: 2270 lb
Va Boom* - Rear Dozer Only: 39353 lb
Va Boom* - Rear Dozer, Front Outriggers: 41667 lb
Va Boom* - Front And Rear Outriggers: 42108 lb
One-Piece Boom* - Rear Dozer Only: 38250 lb
One-Piece Boom* - Front And Rear Outriggers: 40896 lb

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity: 1 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity: 0.8 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity: 2.1 yd3

Hydraulic System

System: 67 gal (US)
Tank Capacity: 45 gal
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - High Pressure: 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Normal: 5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Implement Circuit - Heavy Lift: 5439 psi
Maximum Pressure - Auxiliary Circuit - Medium Pressure: 2683 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel Circuit: 5076 psi
Maximum Flow - Implement/Travel Circuit: 77 gal/min

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