The Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator is a compact and versatile machine designed for a variety of excavation tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 7.6 feet and operating weight of 3936 lbs, this mini excavator is ideal for projects requiring precision and power. Equipped with a Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel engine providing 19 horsepower, it offers efficient performance for digging, lifting, and loading operations. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator below.
Blades
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Blades specifications
Blade Height
10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Blade Lift Height
7.70 in (19.56 cm)
Blade Width
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Dig Depth
9.80 in (24.89 cm)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Max Digging Depth
6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Max Loading Height
7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5.40 ft (1.65 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Max Digging Depth
7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Max Loading Height
8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Bucket
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
0.10 cu yd (0.08 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.10 cu yd (0.08 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.10 cu yd (0.08 cu m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance
0.80 ft (0.24 m)
Height - Over Cab
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Height - Over Canopy
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Height - Top of Cab
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Length of Track on Ground
5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick
11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick
10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick
7.80 ft (2.38 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
12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick
12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick
12.60 ft (3.84 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
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Shipping Height
7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length
12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick
3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick
2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Swing Radius - Rear
3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius
3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Track Gauge
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Track Shoe Width
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Transport Width
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width - Over Track
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width - Upper Structure
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Electrical System
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type
Twelve-volt system
Engine
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Bore
3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Engine Model
Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel
Gross Power
19.00 hp (14.17 kw)
Make
Mitsubishi
Net Power
18.10 hp (13.50 kw)
Number of Cylinders
3
Power Measured @
2400 rpm
Stroke
3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Digging Force - Bucket
3,462.00 lbs (1,570.34 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long
1,978.00 lbs (897.21 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard
2,226.00 lbs (1,009.70 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment
2988 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing
2524 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel
2988 psi
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
35 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 volts
Operating Weight
3,936.00 lbs (1,785.34 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 301.8C 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)
Swing Mechanism
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
Swing System
Caterpillar 301.8C 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
Swing System Type
Hydraulic Motor Driven
Travel System
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed
1,574.00 lbs (713.96 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed
3,372.00 lbs (1,529.52 kg)
Travel Speed - High
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Travel Speed - Low
1.30 mph (2.09 kph)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed
3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Shoe Size
9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Track Gauge
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
3,703.00 lbs (1,679.65 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab
3,935.00 lbs (1,784.89 kg)
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