Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 302.7 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 302.7 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability, a hydraulic system suited for digging, trenching, grading, and attachment use, and an operator station configured for visibility and control. The 302.7 CR is commonly used on urban job sites, residential projects, and light demolition applications where access is limited. As part of Caterpillar's mini excavator range, it is built for transportability, versatility, and efficient operation across a range of small- to medium-scale earthmoving tasks.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator General Specifications specifications
Digging Depth	8.90 ft (2.71 m) - Starting 2025
Digging Reach	14.80 ft (4.51 m) - Starting 2025
Engine	23.60 hp (17.60 kw) - Starting 2025
Operating Weight	6,703.00 lbs (3,040.43 kg) - Starting 2025

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 302.7 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 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Blade specifications
Height	12.60 in (32.00 cm) - Starting 2026
Width	61.80 in (156.97 cm) - Starting 2026

Certification - Cab And Canopy

Caterpillar 302.7 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 - Long Stick

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Long Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	65.00 in (165.10 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	68.10 in (172.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	23.80 in (60.45 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	32.70 in (83.06 cm) - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	106.70 in (271.02 cm) - Starting 2026
Ground Clearance	12.20 in (30.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	20.30 in (51.56 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	15.60 in (39.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	172.80 in (438.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	120.90 in (307.09 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	190.90 in (484.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	185.40 in (470.92 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	97.60 in (247.90 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	79.10 in (200.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	168.50 in (427.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Stick Length	49.60 in (125.98 cm) - Starting 2026
Swing Bearing - Height	22.00 in (55.88 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing - with Extra Counterweight	35.00 in (88.90 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing - with Light Counterweight	33.30 in (84.58 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing without Counterweight	30.50 in (77.47 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	11.80 in (29.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width	61.80 in (156.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	80.70 in (204.98 cm) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Standard Stick

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Dimensions - Standard Stick specifications
Boom Height - Shipping Position	61.40 in (155.96 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom In Reach	67.30 in (170.94 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Left	23.80 in (60.45 cm) - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	32.70 in (83.06 cm) - Starting 2026
Dig Depth	98.80 in (250.95 cm) - Starting 2026
Ground Clearance	12.20 in (30.99 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Depth	20.30 in (51.56 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Blade Height	15.60 in (39.62 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dig Height	168.10 in (426.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Dump Clearance	116.10 in (294.89 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach	183.50 in (466.09 cm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Reach - Ground Level	177.60 in (451.10 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Shipping Height	97.60 in (247.90 cm) - Starting 2026
O/A Undercarriage Length	79.10 in (200.91 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Shipping Length*	166.90 in (423.93 cm) - Starting 2026
Stick Length	41.70 in (105.92 cm) - Starting 2026
Swing Bearing - Height	22.00 in (55.88 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing - with Light Counterweight	33.30 in (84.58 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing with Extra Counterweight	35.00 in (88.90 cm) - Starting 2026
Tail Swing without Counterweight	30.50 in (77.47 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Belt/Shoe Width	11.80 in (29.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Track Width	61.80 in (156.97 cm) - Starting 2026
Vertical Wall	73.60 in (186.94 cm) - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 302.7 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 Turbo - Starting 2026
Gross Power - ISO 14396	24.70 hp (18.42 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power	23.60 hp (17.60 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249, 80/1269/EEC	23.60 hp (17.60 kw) - Starting 2026
Stroke	3.20 in (8.13 cm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Flow	17.00 gpm (64.35 lpm) - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Primary - Pressure	3553 psi - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Flow	7.00 gpm (26.50 lpm) - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Circuit - Secondary - Pressure	3553 psi - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Bucket	5,238.00 lbs ft (7,101.68 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Long	2,765.00 lbs ft (3,748.79 nm) - Starting 2026
Digging Force - Stick - Standard	3,102.00 lbs ft (4,205.69 nm) - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Equipment	3553 psi - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Swing	2553 psi - Starting 2026
Operating Pressure - Travel	3553 psi - Starting 2026
Pump Flow at 2,400 rpm	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm) - Starting 2026
Type	Load Sensing Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Piston Pump - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	1.10 gal (4.16 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Oil	1.10 gal (4.16 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	11.90 gal (45.04 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System	9.20 gal (34.82 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank	4.80 gal (18.17 l) - Starting 2026

Sound

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Sound specifications
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)	94 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)	78 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Sustainability

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	95% - Starting 2026

Swing System

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Swing System specifications
Boom Swing - Left	75 degrees - Starting 2026
Boom Swing - Right	50 degrees - Starting 2026
Machine Swing Speed	9 r/min - Starting 2026

Travel System

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Travel System specifications
Gradeability - Maximum	30 degrees - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Maximum Weight	4.2 psi - Starting 2026
Ground Pressure - Minimum Weight	3.5 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - High Speed	3,507.00 lbs ft (4,754.79 nm) - Starting 2026
Maximum Traction Force - Low Speed	6,025.00 lbs ft (8,168.70 nm) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - High	2.80 mph (4.51 kph) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed - Low	1.60 mph (2.57 kph) - Starting 2026

Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Weight Increase From Minimum Configuration specifications
Cab	276.00 lbs (125.19 kg) - Starting 2026
Counterweight (extra)	551.00 lbs (249.93 kg) - Starting 2026
Counterweight (light)	221.00 lbs (100.24 kg) - Starting 2026
Long Stick	33.00 lbs (14.97 kg) - Starting 2026
Steel Tracks	221.00 lbs (100.24 kg) - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 302.7 CR Mini Excavator Weights specifications
EU: CE Plate Weight with Cab***	6,174.00 lbs (2,800.48 kg) - Starting 2026
EU: CE Plate Weight with Canopy***	5,942.00 lbs (2,695.25 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Operating Weight with Cab**	6,725.00 lbs (3,050.41 kg) - Starting 2026
Maximum Operating Weight with Canopy**	6,450.00 lbs (2,925.67 kg) - Starting 2026
Minimum Operating Weight with Cab*	5,909.00 lbs (2,680.28 kg) - Starting 2026
Minimum Operating Weight with Canopy*	5,645.00 lbs (2,560.53 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight	6,725.00 lbs (3,050.41 kg) - Starting 2026