Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 302 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 302 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, landscaping, utility, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, buildings, and other obstacles. The 302 CR is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic auxiliary circuits, and a dozer blade for grading and backfilling. Common attachments include buckets, augers, breakers, and thumbs. Its compact size supports transportability and access to tight job sites while maintaining digging performance, lift capability, and operator comfort. The Caterpillar 302 CR is part of Caterpillar's mini excavator lineup.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	8.40 ft (2.56 m) - Starting 2025
Digging Reach	14.00 ft (4.27 m) - Starting 2025
Engine	19.20 hp (14.32 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	4,850.00 lbs (2,199.93 kg) - Starting 2025

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf (Europe) (Global Warming Potential = 1430). See label or instruction manual for gas refrigerant identification. The system contains 0.75 kg (1.65 lb), 0.90 kg (1.98 lb) or 1 kg (2.20 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes (1.576 tons) for R134a and 0.001 tonnes (0.001 tons) for R1234yf (Europe). - Starting 2026

Blade

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Height	8.90 in (22.61 cm) - Starting 2026
Width*	42.90 in (108.97 cm) - Starting 2026

Certification - Cab And Canopy

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Certification - Cab And 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

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Height	7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Length	12.58 ft (3.84 m)
Weight	4,850.00 lbs (2,199.93 kg)
Width	3.50 ft (1.07 m)

Dimensions - Long Stick

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Long Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	40.20 in (102.11 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	65.40 in (166.12 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	65 degrees - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	101.20 in (257.05 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	11.60 in (29.46 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	11.20 in (28.45 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	142.50 in (361.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	103.90 in (263.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	168.10 in (426.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	165.70 in (420.88 cm) - Starting 2026
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.90 in (14.99 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	72.80 in (184.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	152.80 in (388.11 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	29.50 in (74.93 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.80 in (24.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Expanded	55.12 in (140.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Retracted	42.90 in (108.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	76.40 in (194.06 cm) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Standard Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	42.10 in (106.93 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	65.40 in (166.12 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	65 degrees - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	93.30 in (236.98 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	11.60 in (29.46 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	11.20 in (28.45 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	139.80 in (355.09 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	100.80 in (256.03 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	161.80 in (410.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	159.10 in (404.11 cm) - Starting 2026
Minimum Ground Clearance Below Undercarriage	5.90 in (14.99 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	90.60 in (230.12 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	72.80 in (184.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	153.50 in (389.89 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	29.50 in (74.93 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	9.80 in (24.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Expanded	55.12 in (140.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width - Retracted	42.90 in (108.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	72.80 in (184.91 cm) - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 302 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
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	21.60 hp (16.11 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power	21.00 hp (15.66 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC	21.00 hp (15.66 kw) - Starting 2026
Stroke	3.20 in (8.13 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 302 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	4,406.30 lbs ft (5,974.06 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Long	2,203.10 lbs ft (2,986.96 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	2,540.30 lbs ft (3,444.14 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 302 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	6.90 gal (26.12 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 302 CR Mini Excavator Sound specifications
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)	99 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)	72 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Sustainability

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	95% - Starting 2026

Swing System

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Machine Swing Speed	9.8 r/min - Starting 2026

Travel System

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight	3.9 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight	3.4 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	2,967.50 lbs ft (4,023.34 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	4,496.20 lbs ft (6,095.95 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 302 CR Mini Excavator Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration specifications
Expandable Undercarriage	212.00 lbs (96.16 kg) - Starting 2026
Long Stick	18.00 lbs (8.16 kg) - Starting 2026
Steel Tracks	132.00 lbs (59.87 kg) - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 302 CR Mini Excavator Weights specifications
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***	4,718.00 lbs (2,140.05 kg) - Starting 2026
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***	4,508.00 lbs (2,044.80 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**	4,987.00 lbs (2,262.07 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**	4,588.00 lbs (2,081.08 kg) - Starting 2026
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*	4,535.00 lbs (2,057.04 kg) - Starting 2026
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*	4,229.00 lbs (1,918.24 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight	4,987.00 lbs (2,262.07 kg) - Starting 2026