Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Specs

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

The Caterpillar 301.7D is a compact mini excavator designed for small-scale excavation, trenching, landscaping, and utility work in confined job sites. It features a narrow operating width, reduced tail swing, and a lightweight frame for improved maneuverability and transportability. The 301.7D is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system for attachment use, and a dig depth suited to residential and light commercial applications. Common uses include site preparation, grading, and material handling. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, the 301.7D is known for accessibility in tight spaces and compatibility with a variety of buckets and work tools.

Blade

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth - Standard Blade	12.50 in (31.75 cm)
Height	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Lift Height - Standard Blade	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Width	3.30 ft (1.01 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Length	12.67 ft (3.86 m)
Weight	3,792.00 lbs (1,720.02 kg)
Width	3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Dimensions (Approximate) - Long Stick specifications
Boom Swing Angle - Lh	77 degrees/64 degrees
Boom Swing Angle - Rh	48 degrees
Height	7.51 ft (2.29 m)
Length - Undercarriage - Extending	5.25 ft (1.60 m)
Length - Undercarriage - Fixed	4.74 ft (1.44 m)
Maximum Boom Offset - Lh	1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Boom Offset - Rh	1.71 ft (0.52 m)
Maximum Dig Height	11.79 ft (3.59 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	7.87 ft (2.40 m)
Maximum Dozer Dig Depth	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Maximum Dozer Lift Height	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Maximum Dump Height	8.56 ft (2.61 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	12.78 ft (3.90 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth	5.31 ft (1.62 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Transport Length - Arm Lowered	12.65 ft (3.86 m)
Undercarriage Width - Extended	4.27 ft (1.30 m)
Undercarriage Width - Retracted	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Width	3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Stick specifications
Boom Swing Angle - Lh	77 degrees/64 degrees
Boom Swing Angle - Rh	48 degrees
Height	7.51 ft (2.29 m)
Length - Undercarriage - Extending	5.25 ft (1.60 m)
Length - Undercarriage - Fixed	4.74 ft (1.44 m)
Maximum Boom Offset - Lh	1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Boom Offset - Rh	1.71 ft (0.52 m)
Maximum Dig Height	11.43 ft (3.48 m)
Maximum Digging Depth	7.22 ft (2.20 m)
Maximum Dozer Dig Depth	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Maximum Dozer Lift Height	8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Maximum Dump Height	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth	4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Transport Length - Arm Lowered	12.65 ft (3.86 m)
Undercarriage Width - Extended	4.27 ft (1.30 m)
Undercarriage Width - Retracted	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Width	3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	40.00 cu in (655.48 cu cm)
Engine Model	Yanmar 3TNV76
Gross Power - Iso 14396	24.30 hp (18.12 kw)
Net Power	17.70 hp (13.20 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249	17.70 hp (13.20 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuits - Primary	30 L/min at 170 bar (8 gal/min at 2,465 psi)
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary	17 L/min at 200 bar (4.5 gal/min at 2,900 psi)
Maximum Bucket Force	4,226.00 lbs (1,916.88 kg)
Maximum Stick Force - Long Stick	2,203.00 lbs (999.27 kg)
Maximum Stick Force - Standard Stick	2,518.00 lbs (1,142.15 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2900 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	1813 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2900 psi
Pump Flow At 2,200 Rpm	1.70 gpm (6.43 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Machine Overhang	19.50 in (49.53 cm)
Stick Length - Long	46.00 in (116.84 cm)
Stick Length - Standard	39.60 in (100.58 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Operating Weight	3,810.00 lbs (1,728.19 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.30 gal (23.85 l)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	5.50 gal (20.82 l)

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability	30 degrees/58%
Travel Speed	2.8 km/h/5.6 km/h (1.74 mph/3.48 mph)

Weights

Caterpillar 301.7D Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight - With Cab	3,792.00 lbs (1,720.02 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab And Extending Undercarriage	4,068.00 lbs (1,845.22 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy	3,550.00 lbs (1,610.25 kg)
Operating Weight - With Canopy And Extending Undercarriage	3,825.00 lbs (1,734.99 kg)

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