Cat's M319 wheeled excavator designed to deliver high performance

The new Cat M319 wheeled excavator features a short front-end design and tail swing to efficiently work in confined areas. Delivering up to 15 percent more swing torque than previous models, this next-gen excavator is designed to quickly get the job done. A dedicated swing pump improves operating efficiency by providing more consistent power for better multitasking capabilities.

Powered by the 128-kilowatt (171-horsepower) Cat C4.4 engine, the M319 tailors performance and production to job site needs while meeting EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the company says. With features like Eco mode to minimize fuel consumption in less demanding applications, the excavator uses up to 5 percent less fuel than previous models, lowering long-term owning and operating costs.

The new M319 can reach speeds of 21.7 mph. With its minimal 6-foot-3-inch tail swing radius, operators can complete dig, swing and dump tasks with limited side overhang when working on tight job sites, Caterpillar says. 

Its updated advanced hydraulic system is designed to deliver the optimum balance of power and efficiency while offering the control required for working precision. Auxiliary hydraulic options of high- and medium-pressure circuits with one/two-way pressure flow allow contractors to tailor machine configuration for using a wide range of Cat attachments. 

Boosting efficiency and comfort, the machine’s re-engineered cab is designed to deliver a premium operator experience. It features a large touch-screen monitor with jog dial to provide intuitive navigation of machine controls. Operators can program joystick configuration and power preferences, and the new excavator recalls specific settings based on the unique operator ID.

Cab entry and exit are easier with a new tilt-up left console. Featuring advanced viscous mounts, the M319 reduces machine vibration feedback, reducing operator fatigue.

Offering double the filter life, the new M319 design synchronizes fuel filter change intervals at 1,000 hours, Cat says. Fuel integrity and machine uptime reliability are improved with two filtration stages of particles in the diesel. The hydraulic system also features advanced filtration performance with anti-drain valves that keep the oil clean during filter replacement and a 50 percent longer filter life of 3,000 hours. These features lower maintenance costs.

Cat S∙O∙S fluid sampling extraction ports, daily maintenance points and engine oil dipstick can be accessed from ground level to substantially improve maintenance efficiency, according to the company. Operators can track filter life and maintenance intervals from inside the cab via the touchscreen monitor, facilitating maintenance planning.

Enabling the pushbutton starting feature with the unique operator ID delivers an enhanced level of excavator security and operating safety for the new M319. Standard rearview, right-side cameras and large cab windows with small cab pillars help to improve job site visibility for the operator. An optional 360 visibility system combines input from multiple cameras around the machine to give operators a complete view of their surroundings. The excavator’s new flat engine hood design also improves visibility, according to the manufacturer.