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Caterpillar

301.8

Mini Excavator

Gross Power
18.4 hp
Net Power
17.4 hp
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Specifications

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Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model3003
Displacement58 in³
Gross Power18.4 hp
Net Power17.4 hp
Bore3 in
Stroke3 in

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab3,968 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Operating Pressure - Equipment2,734 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing2,528 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel2,734 psi
Digging Force - Bucket2,844 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Standard1,984 lb
Digging Force - Stick - Long1,609 lb
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)8.4 gal/min
Pump - Gear (Tandem)4.2 gal/min
Pump - Gear (Single)4.5 gal/min

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Track Gauge4 in
Shipping Length13 in
Track Shoe Width9 in
Height - Over Cab7 in
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick8 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick12 in
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick8 in
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick8 in
Swing Radius - Rear4 in
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick12 in
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick12 in
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick6 in
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick13 in
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick13 in
Width - Over Track4 in
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick8 in
Center Ground Clearance1 in
Height - Over Canopy7 in
Width - Upper Structure4 in
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick13 in
Stick Length - Standard Stick4 in

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Net Power21.00 hp (15.66 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)4,464 (2,024.8) Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight4,473.00 lbs (2,028.92 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Digging Depth101.2 in ft (30.85 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Digging Depth ft (m)8.4 (2.6) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine hp (kW)19.2 (14.3) Starting 2025 Model Year
Digging Reach ft. (m)14.0 (4.3) Starting 2025 Model Year
EngineC1.1 Starting 2021 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Engine Oil0.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank5.3 gal
Fuel Tank5.8 gal
Hydraulic System9.8 gal
Cooling System TAG1.2 gal

Blades

Blades specifications
Blade Width540 in
Blade Height10 in
Blade Lift Height8 in
Dig Depth9 in

Electrical System

Electrical System specifications
Electrical System TypeTwelve-volt system

Swing System

Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed10 rpm
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop90 °
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop54 °
Boom Swing - Right50 °
Swing System TypeHydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Travel System specifications
Travel Speed - High2.7 mph
Travel Speed - Low1.4 mph
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed1,440 lb
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed3,060 lb

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