Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 301.8C ➔

The Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator is a compact and versatile machine designed for a variety of excavation tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 7.6 feet and operating weight of 3936 lbs, this mini excavator is ideal for projects requiring precision and power. Equipped with a Mitsubishi L3NE NA Diesel engine providing 19 horsepower, it offers efficient performance for digging, lifting, and loading operations. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator below.

Blade

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Dig Depth	9.80 in (24.89 cm)
Height	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Lift Height	7.70 in (19.56 cm)
Width	3.30 ft (1.01 m)

Boom/Stick 1

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1	Standard Stick
Max Cutting Height	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Max Digging Depth	6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Max Loading Height	7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	5.33 ft (1.62 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	12.08 ft (3.68 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2	Long stick
Max Cutting Height	11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Max Digging Depth	7.58 ft (2.31 m)
Max Loading Height	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	5.92 ft (1.80 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit	12.08 ft (3.68 m)

Buckets

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.1 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.1 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.1 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Center Ground Clearance	0.75 ft (0.23 m)
Height - Over Cab	7.19 ft (2.19 m)
Height - Over Canopy	7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Length - Center Of Rollers	11.84 ft
Length Of Track On Ground	5.17 ft (1.58 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Long Stick	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Maximum Cutting Height - Standard Stick	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Long Stick	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Maximum Digging Depth - Standard Stick	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Long Stick	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Maximum Dump Height - Standard Stick	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Long Stick	12.90 ft (3.93 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach - Standard Stick	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Long Stick	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Maximum Reach - Ground Level - Standard Stick	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Long Stick	5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Maximum Vertical Dig Depth - Standard Stick	5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Shipping Height	7.19 ft (2.19 m)
Shipping Length	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Stick Length - Long Stick	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Stick Length - Standard Stick	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Swing Radius - Rear	3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.58 ft (1.09 m)
Track Gauge	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Track Shoe Width	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Transport Width	3.22 ft (0.98 m)
Width - Over Track	3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Width - Upper Structure	3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	4.42 ft (1.35 m)

Electrical System

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Electrical System specifications
Electrical System Type	Twelve-volt system

Engine

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Displacement	53.00 cu in (868.52 cu cm)
Engine Make	2251
Engine Model	L3E
Gross Power	19.00 hp (14.17 kw)
Net Power	18.10 hp (13.50 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	2400 rpm

Engine Dimensions

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Displacement	58.00 cu in (950.45 cu cm)
Stroke	3.00 in (7.62 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuits - Primary - At 174 Bar	9.10 gpm (34.44 lpm)
Auxiliary Circuits - Secondary - At 174 Bar	3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm)
Digging Force - Bucket	3,462.00 lbs (1,570.07 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Long	1,978.00 lbs (897.05 kg)
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,226.00 lbs (1,009.52 kg)
Operating Pressure - Equipment	2988 psi
Operating Pressure - Swing	2524 psi
Operating Pressure - Travel	2988 psi
Pump - Gear (Dual) (Swing, Pilot)	3.85 gpm (14.57 lpm)
Pump - Piston (Tandem)	5.25 gpm (19.87 lpm)

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Msc Comments specifications
Msc Spec Date	8/05

Operational

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Fuel Capacity	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	10.50 gpm (39.74 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	2988 psi
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	3,936.00 lbs (1,785.03 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Engine Oil	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Fuel Tank	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic System	9.80 gal (37.09 l)
Hydraulic Tank	6.30 gal (23.85 l)

Sound Levels

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Sound Levels specifications
Cab	83 dB(A)
Canopy	83 dB(A)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10.5 rpm

Swing System

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left - With Stop	54 degrees
Boom Swing - Left - Without Stop	90 degrees
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees
Machine Swing Speed	10.5 rpm
Swing System Type	Hydraulic Motor Driven

Travel System

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum - High	30 degrees
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	1,574.00 lbs (713.83 kg)
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	3,372.00 lbs (1,529.25 kg)
Travel Speed - High	3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Travel Speed - Low	1.30 mph (2.09 kph)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Max Travel Speed	3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Shoe Size	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Track Gauge	2.50 ft (0.76 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 301.8C Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	3,703.00 lbs (1,679.37 kg)
Operating Weight - With Cab	3,935.00 lbs (1,784.58 kg)

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