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Caterpillar 301.6 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.6 ➔

The Caterpillar 301.6 is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 301.6 is built for maneuverability, transportability, and efficient operation in landscaping, construction, and municipal applications. It typically features a compact tail swing design, hydraulic versatility, and compatibility with a range of attachments for digging and material handling tasks. The Caterpillar 301.6 is commonly used where access is limited and precise control is required. It is a practical choice for contractors needing a small excavator for light to medium-duty earthmoving work.

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Blades

Blade Height	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Blade Lift Height	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Blade Width	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Dig Depth	9.00 in (22.86 cm)

Dimensions

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)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	11.30 ft (3.44 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	5.20 ft (1.58 m)
Shipping Length	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Track Gauge	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Track Shoe Width	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Width - Over Track	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width - Upper Structure	3.30 ft (1.01 m)

Electrical System

Electrical System Type

Twelve-volt system

Engine

Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement	59.00 cu in (966.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	3003
Gross Power	18.40 hp (13.72 kw)
Net Power	17.40 hp (12.98 kw)
Stroke	3.00 in (7.62 cm)

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary Circuit - Primary (245 bar/3,553 psi)	8.40 gpm (31.79 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	2,844.00 lbs (1,290.02 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,609.00 lbs (729.83 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	1,609.00 lbs (729.83 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)

Service Refill Capacities

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

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

Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	1,440.00 lbs (653.17 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	3,060.00 lbs (1,387.99 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Cab

3,902.00 lbs (1,769.92 kg)

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