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 Model Year
Digging Reach	13.60 ft (4.15 m) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	19.20 hp (14.32 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Weight	4,045.00 lbs (1,834.47 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Blade

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Height	8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Note	*Expanded 1300 mm (51 in)
Width*	39.00 in (99.06 cm)

Certification - Canopy

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Certification - Canopy specifications
Roll Over Protective Structure (Rops)	ISO 12117-2: 2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (Tops)	ISO 12117: 1997
Top Guard	ISO 10262: 1998 (Level II)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Long Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	40.90 in (103.89 cm)
Boom In Reach	63.80 in (162.05 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	65.00 in (165.10 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Dig Depth	100.00 in (254.00 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	10.40 in (26.42 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	10.60 in (26.92 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	137.40 in (349.00 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	98.80 in (250.95 cm)
Maximum Reach	162.60 in (413.00 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	159.81 in (405.92 cm)
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Note	*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	62.60 in (159.00 cm)
Stick Length	45.70 in (116.08 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	17.40 in (44.20 cm)
Tail Swing	25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Track Width - Expanded	51.18 in (130.00 cm)
Track Width - Retracted	39.00 in (99.06 cm)
Vertical Wall	74.41 in (189.00 cm)

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Standard Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	42.90 in (108.97 cm)
Boom In Reach	64.20 in (163.07 cm)
Boom Swing - Left	65.00 in (165.10 cm)
Boom Swing - Right	50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Dig Depth	92.50 in (234.95 cm)
Maximum Blade Depth	10.40 in (26.42 cm)
Maximum Blade Height	10.60 in (26.92 cm)
Maximum Dig Height	135.00 in (342.90 cm)
Maximum Dump Clearance	96.50 in (245.11 cm)
Maximum Reach	156.31 in (397.03 cm)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	153.50 in (389.89 cm)
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Note	*Overall Shipping Length depends on blade position during shipment.
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm)
O/A Undercarriage Length	62.60 in (159.00 cm)
Overall Shipping Length*	142.50 in (361.95 cm)
Stick Length	37.80 in (96.01 cm)
Swing Bearing - Height	17.40 in (44.20 cm)
Tail Swing	25.60 in (65.02 cm)
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Track Width - Expanded	51.18 in (130.00 cm)
Track Width - Retracted	39.00 in (99.06 cm)
Vertical Wall	70.91 in (180.11 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement	69.00 cu in (1,130.71 cu cm)
Engine Model	C1.1
Gross Power - Iso 14396	21.60 hp (16.11 kw)
Net Power	19.20 hp (14.32 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,400 Rpm - Iso 9249/Eec 80/1269	19.20 hp (14.32 kw)
Stroke	3.20 in (8.13 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow	8.70 gpm (32.93 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure	3553.4 psi
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow	3.70 gpm (14.00 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure	3553.4 psi
Digging Force - Bucket	3,641.90 lbs (1,651.66 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,865.90 lbs (846.21 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,135.70 lbs (968.57 kg)
Hydraulic System Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553.4 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2132.1 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553.4 psi
Pump Flow At 2,400 Rpm	17.40 gpm (65.86 lpm)

Service Refill Capacities

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

Sound

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Sound specifications
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (Iso 6395:2008)	93 dB(A)
Note	European Union Directive 2000/14/EC

Swing System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed	9.8 rpm

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight	4.2 psi
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight	4 psi
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	2,675.20 lbs (1,213.24 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	4,136.50 lbs (1,875.96 kg)
Travel Speed - High	2.70 mph (4.35 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.80 mph (2.90 kph)

Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration specifications
Long Stick	22.00 lbs (9.98 kg)
Steel Tracks	110.00 lbs (49.89 kg)

Weights

Caterpillar 301.7 CR Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Maximum Operating Weight With Canopy**	4,045.00 lbs (1,834.47 kg)
Minimum Operating Weight With Canopy*	3,935.00 lbs (1,784.58 kg)
Note (1)	*Minimum Weight is based on rubber tracks, canopy, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Note (2)	**Maximum Weight is based on steel tracks, canopy, operator, expandable undercarriage and full fuel tank.
Operating Weight	4,045.00 lbs (1,834.47 kg)

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