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Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Specs

The Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for a variety of excavation and construction tasks. With features such as a maximum cutting height of 11.4 ft, digging force of up to 3462 lbs, and a compact design for easy maneuverability, this mini excavator is ideal for small to medium-sized projects. The Mitsubishi L3E NA Diesel engine delivers 19 hp of gross power, making it efficient and reliable for all your digging needs. Explore the detailed specifications below to see how the Caterpillar 301.6C can enhance your worksite productivity.


Blade

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth 9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Height 8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Lift Height 7.10 in (18.03 cm)
Width 3.30 ft (1.01 m)

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Standard stick
Max Cutting Height 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Max Digging Depth 6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Max Loading Height 7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 5.33 ft (1.62 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 12.08 ft (3.68 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Long stick
Max Cutting Height 11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Max Digging Depth 5.92 ft (1.80 m)
Max Loading Height 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 5.92 ft (1.80 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 12.08 ft (3.68 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 0.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 0.1 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height - Over Cab 7.19 ft (2.19 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers 11.84 ft
Length Of Track On Ground 5.17 ft (1.58 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick 11.35 ft (3.46 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick 10.99 ft (3.35 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick 7.61 ft (2.32 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick 6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick 8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick 7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick 12.47 ft (3.80 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick 11.84 ft (3.61 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick 11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick 5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick 5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Shipping Height 7.19 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length 12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Swing Radius - Rear 3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Tail Swing Radius 3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Track Gauge 2.46 ft (0.75 m)
Track Shoe Width 0.75 ft (0.23 m)
Transport Width 3.22 ft (0.98 m)
Width - Over Track 3.22 ft (0.98 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 3.20 ft (0.98 m)

Electrical System

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type 12-volt system, 500 CCA, 35 amp/h maintenance free battery

Engine

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement 58.10 cu in (952.09 cu cm)
Engine Make 2251
Engine Model L3E
Gross Power 19.00 hp (14.17 kw)
Net Power 18.10 hp (13.50 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 3
Power Measured @ 2400 rpm

Engine Dimensions

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement 58.10 cu in (952.09 cu cm)
Stroke 2.80 in (7.11 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuits - Primary - At 174 Bar 9.00 gpm (34.07 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar 3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket 3,462.00 lbs (1,570.07 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long 1,978.40 lbs (897.23 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard 2,225.70 lbs (1,009.39 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment 2988 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing 2524 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel 2988 psi
Pump - Gear (Dual) (Swing, Pilot) 3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm)
Pump - Piston (Tandem) 5.25 gpm (19.87 lpm)

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date 8/05

Operational

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 40 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Fuel Capacity 5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 10.50 gpm (39.74 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 2988 psi
Operating Voltage 12 V
Operating Weight 3,792.00 lbs (1,719.73 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Engine Oil 1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Fuel Tank 5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic System 9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Hydraulic Tank 6.30 gal (23.85 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Sound Levels specifications
Cab 83 dB(A)
Canopy 83 dB(A)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.5 rpm

Swing System

Caterpillar 301.6C 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 10.5 rpm

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum - High 30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed 1,574.00 lbs (713.83 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed 3,372.00 lbs (1,529.25 kg)
Travel Speed - High 2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Travel Speed - Low 1.30 mph (2.09 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed 2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
Shoe Size 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Track Gauge 2.50 ft (0.76 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 301.6C Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight 3,549.00 lbs (1,609.52 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab 3,792.00 lbs (1,719.73 kg)
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