Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.4C ➔

The Caterpillar 301.4C is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It features a reduced tail swing design, hydraulic performance suited to precision digging, and a compact operating footprint for access through narrow spaces. The 301.4C is commonly used in landscaping, construction, municipal maintenance, and residential projects where maneuverability is important. Caterpillar built the model for efficient operation, transportability, and compatibility with a range of attachments. As a mini excavator, the 301.4C combines digging capability with low ground disturbance and practical versatility for light to medium-duty applications.

Blade

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth	10.40 in (26.42 cm)
Height	9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Lift Height	8.30 in (21.08 cm)
Width	3.30 ft (1.01 m)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick specifications
Height	7.47 ft (2.28 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	7.78 ft (2.37 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Dozer Blade Below Ground	10.40 in (26.42 cm)
Maximum Digging Height	11.51 ft (3.51 m)
Maximum Digging Radius	12.63 ft (3.85 m)
Maximum Dumping Height	8.26 ft (2.52 m)
Maximum Lift Of Dozer Blade Above Ground	8.31 in (21.11 cm)
Maximum Reach - On The Ground	12.44 ft (3.79 m)
Maximum Swing Angle Of Boom System To The Left	73 degrees
Maximum Swing Angle Of Boom System To The Right	49 degrees
Maximum Vertical Digging Depth	5.33 ft (1.62 m)
Minimum Boom Swing Radius	4.89 ft (1.49 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.53 ft (1.08 m)
Track Length	4.79 ft (1.46 m)
Undercarriage Width - Extended	4.27 ft (1.30 m)
Undercarriage Width - Retracted	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Width	2.40 ft (0.73 m)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick specifications
Height	7.47 ft (2.28 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Dozer Blade Below Ground	10.40 in (26.42 cm)
Maximum Digging Height	11.13 ft (3.39 m)
Maximum Digging Radius	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Maximum Dumping Height	7.88 ft (2.40 m)
Maximum Lift Of Dozer Blade Above Ground	8.31 in (21.11 cm)
Maximum Reach - On The Ground	11.93 ft (3.64 m)
Maximum Swing Angle Of Boom System To The Left	73 degrees
Maximum Swing Angle Of Boom System To The Right	49 degrees
Maximum Vertical Digging Depth	4.87 ft (1.48 m)
Minimum Boom Swing Radius	4.89 ft (1.49 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.53 ft (1.08 m)
Track Length	4.79 ft (1.46 m)
Undercarriage Width - Extended	4.27 ft (1.30 m)
Undercarriage Width - Retracted	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Width	2.40 ft (0.73 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	68.10 cu in (1,115.96 cu cm)
Engine Model	Yanmar 3TNV76
Gross Power	24.30 hp (18.12 kw)
Net Power	17.70 hp (13.20 kw)
Rated Net Power - Iso 9249	17.70 hp (13.20 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum Bucket Force	3,597.00 lbs (1,631.29 kg)
Maximum Stick Force	1,596.00 lbs (723.81 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2901 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2176 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2901 psi
Pump Flow At 2,200 Rpm	9.20 gpm (34.82 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Machine Overhang	16.70 in (42.42 cm)
Stick Length - Long	43.20 in (109.73 cm)
Stick Length - Standard	37.10 in (94.23 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	3,241.00 lbs (1,469.84 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability	30 degrees/58%
Track Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Travel Speed - 1st Gear	1.50 mph (2.41 kph)
Travel Speed - 2nd Gear	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 301.4C Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Note	Weights do not include worktools.
Operating Weight - With Cab	3,241.00 lbs (1,469.84 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab And Extending Undercarriage	3,435.00 lbs (1,557.82 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy	3,042.00 lbs (1,379.59 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy And Extending Undercarriage	3,236.00 lbs (1,467.57 kg)

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