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Caterpillar

301.6C

Mini Excavator

Operating Weight
3,792 lb
Max Digging Depth
83 in
Gross Power
19.0 hp
Net Power
18.1 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight3,792 lb
Fuel Capacity5.8 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity10.5 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity9.8 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure2,988 psi
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 A
Engine Oil Capacity1.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity1.1 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelMitsubishi L3E NA Diesel
Displacement58 in³
Power Measured @2,400 rpm
Gross Power19.0 hp
Net Power18.1 hp
Number of Cylinders3
MakeMitsubishi
Bore3 in
Stroke3 in

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab3,792 lb
Operating Weight3,549 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Operating Pressure - Equipment2,988 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing2,524 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel2,988 psi
Digging Force - Bucket3,462 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Standard2,226 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Long1,978 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab86 in
Length of Track on Ground62 in
Tail Swing Radius43 in
Width to Outside of Tracks39 in
Removal Counterweight Clearance18 in
Transport Width40 in
Track Gauge30 in
Shipping Height86 in
Shipping Length145 in
Track Shoe Width9 in
Height - Over Cab86 in
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick81 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick142 in
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick93 in
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick97 in
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick132 in
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick64 in
Swing Radius - Rear43 in
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick137 in
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick71 in
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick143 in
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick150 in
Width - Over Track40 in
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick93 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Track Gauge30 in
Max Travel Speed2.8 mph
Shoe Size9 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth83 in
Max Reach Along Ground143 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth65 in
Max Loading Height94 in
Shipping Length of Unit145 in
Max Cutting Height132 in
Shipping Height of Unit86 in

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity0.10 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.10 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.10 yd³

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Engine Oil1.1 gal
Hydraulic Tank6.3 gal
Fuel Tank5.8 gal
Hydraulic System9.8 gal
Cooling System1.1 gal

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed11 rpm

Blades

Blades specifications
Blade Width40 in
Blade Height9 in
Blade Lift Height7 in
Dig Depth9 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth72 in
Max Cutting Height137 in
Max Loading Height98 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth72 in
Max Reach Along Ground150 in
Shipping Height of Unit86 in
Shipping Length of Unit145 in

Electrical System

Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type12-volt system 500 CCA 35 amp/h maintenance free battery

Swing System

Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed11 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop90 °
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop54 °
Boom Swing - Right50 °

Travel System

Travel System specifications
Travel Speed - High2.8 mph
Travel Speed - Low1.3 mph
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed1,574 lb
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed3,372 lb

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