Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.7 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 301.7 CR 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 lineup, the 301.7 CR features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, structures, and obstacles. It is commonly used in landscaping, residential construction, and municipal maintenance applications. The machine is typically equipped with a hydraulic system for attachments, a comfortable operator station, and undercarriage components suited for stability on varied terrain. The Caterpillar 301.7 CR combines compact dimensions with digging capability for work where space is limited.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	8.30 ft (2.53 m) - Starting 2025
Digging Reach	13.60 ft (4.15 m) - Starting 2025
Engine	19.20 hp (14.32 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	4,045.00 lbs (1,834.78 kg) - Starting 2025

Blade

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Height	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2026
Width*	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2026

Certification - Canopy

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Certification - Canopy specifications
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)	ISO 12117-2:2008 - Starting 2026
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS)	ISO 12117:1997 - Starting 2026
Top Guard	ISO 10262:1998 (Level I) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Long Stick

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Long Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	40.90 in (103.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	63.80 in (162.05 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	65 degrees - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	10.40 in (26.42 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	10.60 in (26.92 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	137.40 in (349.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	98.80 in (250.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	162.60 in (413.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	159.80 in (405.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.50 in (13.97 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	62.60 in (159.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	141.30 in (358.90 cm) - Starting 2026
Stick Length	45.70 in (116.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Swing Bearing - Height	17.40 in (44.20 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing	25.60 in (65.02 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Expanded	51.18 in (130.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Retracted	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	74.40 in (188.98 cm) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Standard Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	42.90 in (108.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	64.20 in (163.07 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	65 degrees - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	92.50 in (234.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	10.40 in (26.42 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	10.60 in (26.92 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	135.00 in (342.90 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	96.50 in (245.11 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	156.30 in (397.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	153.50 in (389.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.50 in (13.97 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	62.60 in (159.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	142.50 in (361.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Stick Length	37.80 in (96.01 cm) - Starting 2026
Swing Bearing - Height	17.40 in (44.20 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing	25.60 in (65.02 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Expanded	51.18 in (130.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Retracted	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	70.90 in (180.09 cm) - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement	69.00 cu in (1,130.71 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. - Starting 2026
Engine Model	C1.1 - Starting 2026
Engine Power	21.60 hp (16.11 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power	21.00 hp (15.66 kw) - Starting 2026
Stroke	3.20 in (8.13 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow	8.70 gpm (32.93 lpm) - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure	3553.4 psi - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow	3.70 gpm (14.00 lpm) - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure	3553.4 psi - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Bucket	3,641.90 lbs ft (4,937.69 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,865.90 lbs ft (2,529.79 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,135.70 lbs ft (2,895.58 nm) - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553.4 psi - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Swing	2132.1 psi - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553.4 psi - Starting 2026
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm	17.40 gpm (65.86 lpm) - Starting 2026
Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	1.00 gal (3.79 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Oil	1.20 gal (4.54 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	5.80 gal (21.95 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System	6.90 gal (26.12 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank	4.80 gal (18.17 l) - Starting 2026

Sound

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Sound specifications
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)	93 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Sustainability

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	95% - Starting 2026

Swing System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed	9.8 r/min - Starting 2026

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight	4.4 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight	4 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	2,675.20 lbs ft (3,627.04 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	4,136.50 lbs ft (5,608.27 nm) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - High	2.70 mph (4.35 kph) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - Low	1.80 mph (2.90 kph) - Starting 2026

Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration specifications
Expandable Undercarriage	Standard - Starting 2026
Heavy Counterweight	148.00 lbs (67.13 kg) - Starting 2026
Long Stick	22.00 lbs (9.98 kg) - Starting 2026
Steel Tracks	110.00 lbs (49.90 kg) - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Weights specifications
EU: CE Plate Weight***	4,167.00 lbs (1,890.12 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**	4,222.00 lbs (1,915.07 kg) - Starting 2026
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*	3,946.00 lbs (1,789.88 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight	4,222.00 lbs (1,915.07 kg) - Starting 2026