- Category: Mini Excavators ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 301.5 ➔
The Caterpillar 301.5 is a compact mini excavator designed for utility work, landscaping, site preparation, and light construction applications. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup, the 301.5 offers a small operating footprint for work in confined spaces while maintaining digging capability and maneuverability. Typical uses include trenching, grading, material handling, and general excavation on residential and commercial job sites. The model is commonly selected for projects that require transportability, reduced ground disturbance, and access to narrow work areas. Caterpillar mini excavators are known for hydraulic performance, operator comfort, and compatibility with a range of attachments.
General Specifications
| Digging Depth ft (m) | 8.3 (2.5)
Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Digging Reach ft. (m) | 13.0 (4.0)
Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine | C1.1
Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine hp (kW) | 19.2 (14.3)
Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Max Digging Depth | 30.90 ft (9.42 m)
Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Net Power | 19.20 hp (14.32 kw)
Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 3,898.00 lbs (1,768.11 kg)
Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 3,880 (1,759.9)
Starting 2025 Model Year |
Blades
| Blade Height | 10.00 in (25.40 cm)
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| Blade Lift Height | 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
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| Blade Width | 3.30 ft (1.01 m)
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| Dig Depth | 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
| Max Cutting Height | 10.90 ft (3.32 m)
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| Max Digging Depth | 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
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| Max Loading Height | 7.80 ft (2.38 m)
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| Max Reach Along Ground | 8.90 ft (2.71 m)
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| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 5.40 ft (1.65 m)
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Dimensions
| Center Ground Clearance | 0.80 ft (0.24 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 0.80 ft (0.24 m)
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| Height - Over Cab | 7.20 ft (2.19 m)
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| Height - Over Canopy | 7.20 ft (2.19 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7.20 ft (2.19 m)
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| Length of Track on Ground | 3.40 ft (1.04 m)
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| Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick | 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
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| Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick | 7.80 ft (2.38 m)
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| Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick | 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
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| Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick | 11.90 ft (3.63 m)
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| Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick | 5.40 ft (1.65 m)
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| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 1.60 ft (0.49 m)
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| Shipping Length | 12.10 ft (3.69 m)
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| Stick Length - Standard Stick | 3.00 ft (0.91 m)
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| Swing Radius - Rear | 3.50 ft (1.07 m)
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| Tail Swing Radius | 3.60 ft (1.10 m)
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| Track Gauge | 2.50 ft (0.76 m)
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| Track Shoe Width | 9.00 ft (2.74 m)
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| Width - Over Track | 3.30 ft (1.01 m)
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| Width - Upper Structure | 3.30 ft (1.01 m)
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| Width to Outside of Tracks | 3.30 ft (1.01 m)
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Electrical System
| Electrical System Type | Twelve-volt system
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Engine
| Bore | 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
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| Engine Model | 3003
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| Net Power | 18.40 hp (13.72 kw)
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| Stroke | 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi) | 8.40 gpm (31.79 lpm)
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| Digging Force - Bucket | 2,843.00 lbs (1,289.56 kg)
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| Digging Force - Stick - Standard | 1,984.00 lbs (899.93 kg)
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| Operating Pressure - Equipment | 2734 psi
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| Operating Pressure - Swing | 2528 psi
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| Operating Pressure - Travel | 2734 psi
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| Pump - Gear (Single) | 4.50 gpm (17.03 lpm)
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| Pump - Gear (Tandem) | 4.20 gpm (15.90 lpm)
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 5.90 gal (22.33 l)
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| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 4.50 gpm (17.03 lpm)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 9.80 gal (37.09 l)
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| Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure | 2700 psi
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| Operating Weight | 3,688.40 lbs (1,673.03 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System TAG | 1.20 gal (4.54 l)
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| Engine Oil | 0.90 gal (3.41 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 5.80 gal (21.95 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 9.80 gal (37.09 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 5.30 gal (20.06 l)
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Swing System
| Boom Swing - Left - With Stop | 54 degrees
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| Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop | 90 degrees
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| Boom Swing - Right | 50 degrees
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| Machine Swing Speed | 9.7 rpm
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| Swing System Type | Hydraulic Motor Driven
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Travel System
| Maximum Traction Force - High Speed | 1,440.00 lbs (653.17 kg)
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| Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed | 3,060.00 lbs (1,387.99 kg)
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| Travel Speed - High | 2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Low | 1.40 mph (2.25 kph)
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Undercarriage
| Drawbar Pull | 3,060.00 lbs (1,387.99 kg)
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| Max Travel Speed | 2.80 mph (4.51 kph)
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| Shoe Size | 9.10 in (23.11 cm)
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| Track Gauge | 2.50 ft (0.76 m)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 3,434.00 lbs (1,557.64 kg)
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| Operating Weight - With Cab | 3,687.00 lbs (1,672.40 kg)
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