The Caterpillar 301.6 is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, landscaping, utility work, and site preparation in confined spaces. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 301.6 combines a reduced tail swing design with maneuverability, making it suitable for urban job sites and tight access applications. It is commonly used with buckets, augers, and other attachments for versatile operation. The Caterpillar 301.6 mini excavator is valued for its compact size, transportability, and ability to perform digging tasks where larger excavators cannot operate efficiently.
Blade
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth
9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Height
10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Lift Height
8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Width
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance
0.75 ft (0.23 m)
Height - Over Cab
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Height - Over Canopy
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick
11.22 ft (3.42 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick
7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick
7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick
8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick
12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick
5.12 ft (1.56 m)
Shipping Length
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick
3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Swing Radius - Rear
3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Track Gauge
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Track Shoe Width
0.91 ft (0.28 m)
Width - Over Track
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width - Upper Structure
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Electrical System
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type
Twelve-volt system
Engine
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Engine Model
3003
Gross Power
18.40 hp (13.72 kw)
Net Power
17.40 hp (12.98 kw)
Engine Dimensions
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore
3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement
59.00 cu in (966.84 cu cm)
Stroke
3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 Bar/3,553 Psi)
8.40 gpm (31.79 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket
2,844.00 lbs (1,289.80 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long
1,609.00 lbs (729.71 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
1,609.00 lbs (729.71 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment
2734 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing
2528 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel
2734 psi
Pump - Gear (Single)
4.50 gpm (17.03 lpm)
Pump - Gear (Tandem)
4.20 gpm (15.90 lpm)
Msc Comments
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date
1/1/2000
Operational
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight
3,660.00 lbs (1,659.86 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System Tag
1.20 gal (4.54 l)
Engine Oil
0.90 gal (3.41 l)
Fuel Tank
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic System
9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Hydraulic Tank
5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Swing System
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop
54 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop
90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right
50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed
9.7 rpm
Swing System Type
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Travel System
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum - High
30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
1,440.00 lbs (653.06 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
3,060.00 lbs (1,387.76 kg)
Travel Speed - High
2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
Travel Speed - Low
1.40 mph (2.25 kph)
Weights
Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab
3,902.00 lbs (1,769.61 kg)
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