Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Specs

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 308E2 CR ➔

The Caterpillar 308E2 CR is a compact mini excavator designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined job sites. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near structures and obstacles. The 308E2 CR is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and site preparation applications. Caterpillar equipped this model with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, hydraulic performance suited for precise control, and an operator cab or canopy configuration depending on market specification. Its compact size, transportability, and versatility make the 308E2 CR a practical choice for contractors needing productive excavation capability in limited spaces.

Bucket

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)

Engine

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	203.20 cu in (3,329.86 cu cm)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IIIB emission standards.
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B
Gross Power	66.60 hp (49.66 kw)
Net Power	65.00 hp (48.47 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	65.00 hp (48.47 kw)
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.70 gal (82.13 l)
Operating Weight	18,519.00 lbs (8,400.09 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Hydraulic Tank	21.70 gal (82.13 l)

Swing Mechanism

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	11 rpm

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	20,720.00 lbs (9,398.45 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.6 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Track Gauge	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 308E2 CR Mini Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	18,519.00 lbs (8,400.09 kg)

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